{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/ghana/elmina","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T17:12:17.952Z","place":{"city":"Elmina","country":"Ghana","countryCode":"GH","lat":5.0847,"lon":-1.35093},"safety":{"score":75,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":80,"confidence":0.87,"caps":[],"databaseScore":74,"travellerSentiment":{"score":82,"label":"Mostly positive with standard cautions","summary":"2026 travel guides consistently describe Elmina as 'generally safe for tourists' and a 'tourist-friendly historic town.' Visitors note that petty theft requires vigilance in crowded areas, but violent crime against visitors is rare. The overall tone is welcoming with practical awareness advice.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":72,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":74,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller Sentiment","score":82,"tier":1},{"key":"advisories","label":"Advisories","score":72,"tier":2},{"key":"stability","label":"Stability","score":68,"tier":2},{"key":"health","label":"Health & Air","score":64,"tier":2}]},"advisories":[{"source":"UK Foreign Office (FCDO)","level":3,"label":"Advises against all-but-essential travel to parts","updated":"2026-07-02T13:48:30Z","url":"https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ghana"},{"source":"Government of Canada","level":2,"label":"Exercise a high degree of 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extremes","year":null,"score":100,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":0,"display":"No active alerts · low seismicity","year":null,"score":100,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":2,"display":"Level 2 — Exercise a high degree of caution","year":null,"score":72,"source":"Government of Canada"},{"key":"research_robbery_risk","label":"Mugging & robbery risk","value":4,"display":"Low risk","year":null,"score":92,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_pickpocket_risk","label":"Pickpocketing & theft risk","value":3,"display":"Moderate risk","year":null,"score":70,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_sentiment_score","label":"Visitor safety sentiment","value":72,"display":"72 / 100 (Mostly positive with standard cautions)","year":null,"score":72,"source":"City Web Research"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Alert","title":"Global Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global 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 — Elmina is generally safe for tourists, with low violent crime and high reported feelings of safety, though petty theft in crowded areas and road safety are concerns.","summary":"Elmina is a small coastal heritage town (34k residents) with a homicide rate of 1.8 per 100k—comparable to developed countries—and 82.7% of residents report feeling safe walking alone at night. The main risks for travelers are petty theft in crowded markets and waterfront areas, poor road conditions and driving standards, and limited healthcare infrastructure. Government advisories recommend exercise of caution due to these factors, but no specific threats to Elmina are reported.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Violent robbery and armed assault against tourists are rare; opportunistic theft occurs but homicide rate is very low at 1.8/100k."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Petty theft and pickpocketing occur in crowded areas (markets, fishing harbor, tourist sites) especially at night; stay alert and keep bags secure."},"safeAreas":["Elmina Castle & Museum","Dutch Cemetery & Colonial Streets","Central Elmina Commercial District","Residential Neighborhoods"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Romance scams (sakawa) targeting foreign visitors","Fake gold deals and unofficial gemstone sales","Taxi overcharging and unofficial taxis claiming to offer services","Unofficial tour guides claiming exclusive castle access or special deals"],"zones":[{"name":"Elmina Castle & Museum","level":"safe","note":"UNESCO World Heritage site, managed with tours and security; main tourist hub"},{"name":"Fishing Harbor & Waterfront","level":"caution","note":"Busy marketplace with colorful boats; watch for petty theft and pickpocketing in crowds"},{"name":"Dutch Cemetery & Colonial Streets","level":"safe","note":"Historic quarter with quieter foot traffic; lower crime risk, well-maintained for visitors"},{"name":"Central Elmina Commercial District","level":"safe","note":"Town center; moderate activity with good daytime visibility"},{"name":"Residential Neighborhoods","level":"safe","note":"Quieter areas; safe for exploration with standard daytime precautions"}]}}