{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/india/kasaragod","updatedAt":"2026-11-04T16:34:16.051Z","place":{"city":"Kāsaragod","country":"India","countryCode":"IN","lat":12.49838,"lon":74.98959},"safety":{"score":76,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":81,"confidence":0.84,"caps":[],"databaseScore":75,"travellerSentiment":{"score":82,"label":"Generally positive","summary":"Travelers report Kāsaragod as generally safe, with police available for assistance. 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Travelers should be aware of potential scams and take standard precautions, especially regarding personal safety at night.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Robbery risk is low, but standard precautions against petty crime are advised."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing can occur in crowded areas; keep belongings secure."},"safeAreas":["Kasaragod City Center","Bekal","Kanhangad","Neeleshwaram","Periya"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Taxi overcharging","Fake guides","Pickpocketing in crowded areas","Beggar schemes"],"zones":[{"name":"Kasaragod City Center","level":"safe","note":"Generally safe, but avoid poorly lit areas after dark."},{"name":"Bekal","level":"safe","note":"A popular tourist area, considered safe."},{"name":"Kanhangad","level":"safe","note":"A larger town, generally safe for visitors."},{"name":"Neeleshwaram","level":"safe","note":"A smaller town, considered safe."},{"name":"Periya","level":"safe","note":"A more rural area, generally safe."}]}}