{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/guam/hagatna","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T18:21:49.750Z","place":{"city":"Hagåtña","country":"Guam","countryCode":"GU","lat":13.47567,"lon":144.74886},"safety":{"score":85,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":92,"confidence":0.8,"caps":[],"databaseScore":85,"travellerSentiment":{"score":83,"label":"Generally positive","summary":"Past reports indicate efforts to reassure visitors, with a focus on maintaining Guam's reputation as a safe destination for international tourists.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":75,"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":78,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller Sentiment","score":83,"tier":1},{"key":"advisories","label":"Advisories","score":97,"tier":2},{"key":"stability","label":"Stability","score":83,"tier":2},{"key":"health","label":"Health & Air","score":75,"tier":2}]},"advisories":[{"source":"Government of Canada","level":1,"label":"Exercise normal security precautions","updated":"2026-07-29T14:31:46.2003107-04:00","url":"https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/guam"}],"indicators":[{"key":"homicide","label":"Homicide rate","value":4.32611490161179,"display":"4.3 / 100k","year":"2019","score":70,"source":"World Bank Open Data"},{"key":"terrorism_deaths_pm","label":"Terrorism deaths (latest year)","value":0,"display":"0 recorded","year":null,"score":100,"source":"Global Terrorism Database"},{"key":"stability","label":"Political stability & no terrorism","value":82.8521298,"display":"83/100","year":"2024","score":83,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"rule_of_law","label":"Rule of law","value":74.772169,"display":"75/100","year":"2024","score":75,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"corruption","label":"Control of corruption","value":71.6636167,"display":"72/100","year":"2024","score":72,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"gov_effectiveness","label":"Government effectiveness","value":76.0226009,"display":"76/100","year":"2024","score":76,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"regulatory","label":"Regulatory quality","value":61.0412254,"display":"61/100","year":"2024","score":61,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"voice","label":"Voice & accountability","value":77.4286239,"display":"77/100","year":"2024","score":77,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"city_population_scale","label":"Urban scale factor","value":1051,"display":"1k residents","year":null,"score":92,"source":"City Geocoding"},{"key":"air_quality","label":"Air quality","value":15,"display":"US AQI 15 · Good","year":null,"score":96,"source":"Open-Meteo Air Quality"},{"key":"health","label":"Travel health notices","value":null,"display":"3 global notices","year":null,"score":92,"source":"CDC Travelers' Health"},{"key":"weather","label":"Extreme weather","value":34,"display":"July: highs ~34°C · high heat, strong winds","year":null,"score":44,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":0,"display":"No active alerts · 50 quakes ≥M4.5 past yr","year":null,"score":76,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":1,"display":"Level 1 — Exercise normal security precautions","year":null,"score":97,"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":75,"display":"75 / 100 (Generally positive)","year":null,"score":75,"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 — Hagåtña is generally safe for travelers, with a low risk of violent crime.","summary":"Hagåtña benefits from strong governance indicators and a low overall crime rate compared to global averages. Travelers should remain aware of their surroundings, particularly regarding petty theft, and take standard precautions during periods of extreme weather.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"One incident of armed robbery was reported in Hagåtña in May 2026, but overall violent crime is low."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"While no specific incidents are detailed, petty theft and pickpocketing can occur in tourist areas, especially in crowded places."},"safeAreas":["Tamuning","Barrigada","Mangilao"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["While not specifically reported for Hagåtña, be aware of common tourist scams like overcharging for goods or services, especially in less regulated areas."],"zones":[{"name":"Hagåtña Downtown","level":"caution","note":"Some petty crime and recent robbery reports; exercise vigilance, especially after dark."},{"name":"Tumon","level":"caution","note":"Tourist hub with reports of pickpocketing and theft; be aware of your surroundings."},{"name":"Tamuning","level":"safe","note":"Generally safe residential and commercial area with good visitor sentiment."},{"name":"Barrigada","level":"safe","note":"Primarily residential and commercial, with no significant safety concerns reported for visitors."},{"name":"Mangilao","level":"safe","note":"University area, generally safe with no specific visitor safety issues noted."}]}}