{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/ghana/accra","updatedAt":"2026-07-28T01:37:09.568Z","place":{"city":"Accra","country":"Ghana","countryCode":"GH","lat":5.55602,"lon":-0.1969},"safety":{"score":75,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":80,"confidence":0.87,"caps":[],"databaseScore":77,"travellerSentiment":{"score":67,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports describe feeling generally secure during daylight, while nighttime in bustling districts can feel less safe due to petty theft.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":78,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":58,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":74,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Accra is generally safe for visitors, but exercise a high degree of caution due to petty crime and occasional unrest.","summary":"Accra scores 77/100 on the composite safety index, reflecting relatively low violent crime and strong health infrastructure, yet governance indicators reveal corruption and rule‑of‑law weaknesses. Recent dossier items show isolated robbery attempts and protests, but no major violent incidents targeting tourists.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Armed muggings are rare but have occurred in isolated parts of the city, especially late at night in poorly lit neighborhoods"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Pickpocketing and bag‑snatching are common in busy markets, transport hubs and during large public events"},"safeAreas":["Labone","East Legon","Osu (daytime only)"],"avoidAreas":["Kumasi New Town (Accra outskirts)","Bawku Municipal area"],"scams":["Overcharging in informal markets and taxis","Fake tour guides offering unofficial excursions","Currency‑exchange scams near popular attractions"],"zones":[{"name":"Osu","level":"caution","note":"Busy nightlife hub; pickpocketing and petty theft common after dark"},{"name":"Labone","level":"safe","note":"Quiet residential area; low crime, well‑lit streets"},{"name":"East Legon","level":"safe","note":"Upscale expatriate enclave; strong police presence and private security"},{"name":"Adabraka","level":"caution","note":"High foot traffic and informal markets; occasional bag‑snatching"},{"name":"Kumasi New Town (Accra outskirts)","level":"avoid","note":"Recent armed robbery spree reported in May 2026; avoid isolated streets"}]}}