{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/guinea/conakry","updatedAt":"2026-07-28T02:08:19.759Z","place":{"city":"Conakry","country":"Guinea","countryCode":"GN","lat":9.53795,"lon":-13.67729},"safety":{"score":50,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":41,"confidence":0.88,"caps":[],"databaseScore":48,"travellerSentiment":{"score":59,"label":"Mixed","summary":"Recent traveler reports describe a generally cautious optimism: visitors feel safe during daylight activities but remain vigilant after dark, noting occasional confrontations with police checkpoints.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":55,"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":45,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Recent unrest is limited to sporadic protests, but political tension can flare quickly.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging risk is low but can occur in isolated areas after dark, particularly near poorly lit alleys or deserted waterfronts"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Pickpocketing and bag‑snatching are frequent in Marché Madina and other busy markets, especially during daylight crowds"},"safeAreas":["Gombe","Maferenya","Dixinn"],"avoidAreas":["Bambeto","Ratoma"],"scams":["Currency exchange scams at unofficial booths","Overcharging taxi drivers demanding cash up front","Fake tour guides offering cheap excursions and demanding payment"],"zones":[{"name":"Kasa","level":"caution","note":"Residential area with moderate petty crime after dark; stay alert after sunset"},{"name":"Gombe","level":"safe","note":"Upscale commercial district with frequent police patrols and low violent crime"},{"name":"Bambeto","level":"avoid","note":"High petty theft and armed robbery risk; avoid nighttime movement"},{"name":"Kaloum","level":"caution","note":"Financial hub with occasional protests; monitor demonstrations and stay alert"},{"name":"Maferenya","level":"safe","note":"Quiet residential zone with limited incidents; generally safe for visitors"},{"name":"Tonguicaya","level":"caution","note":"Busy market area with pickpocketing risk; keep belongings secure"},{"name":"Ratoma","level":"avoid","note":"Hotspot for political unrest and clashes; avoid during demonstrations"},{"name":"Dixinn","level":"safe","note":"Well‑patrolled area with private clinics; low crime but stay vigilant at night"}]}}