{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/india/kochi","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T01:29:57.680Z","place":{"city":"Kochi","country":"India","countryCode":"IN","lat":9.93988,"lon":76.26022},"safety":{"score":73,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":77,"confidence":0.92,"caps":[],"databaseScore":70,"travellerSentiment":{"score":84,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate visitors generally feel comfortable walking during daylight, though some note occasional harassment over clothing in beach towns.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":78,"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":65,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Kochi is generally safe for visitors who use standard city precautions.","summary":"Composite safety scores place Kochi in the 'safe' band (72/100) and crime index at 41.9, indicating lower-than-average crime for an Indian city. Visitors should remain alert to petty theft and scams, especially in crowded tourist zones.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are rare for tourists; incidents are mostly confined to isolated late‑night areas outside tourist districts."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag‑snatching are common in crowded spots such as the Fort Kochi waterfront, Chinese fishing nets area, and spice markets."},"safeAreas":["Marine Drive","Kochi International Airport","Panampilly Nagar","Fort Kochi","Vyttila"],"avoidAreas":["Kochi Harbour","Vyttila","Kochi Harbour"],"scams":["fake petitions and distraction thefts in Fort Kochi markets","overcharging by unlicensed taxi drivers and auto‑rickshaws","drone‑related fines for tourists flying near restricted zones"],"zones":[{"name":"Fort Kochi","level":"caution","note":"Tourist hub with petty theft and occasional drone incidents; stay alert after dark"},{"name":"Marine Drive","level":"safe","note":"Well‑lit promenade, low crime; normal precautions advised"},{"name":"Ernakulam City Centre","level":"caution","note":"Busy commercial area; watch for overcharging and pickpockets"},{"name":"Kochi International Airport","level":"safe","note":"Secure airport zone; standard travel precautions"},{"name":"Vyttila","level":"avoid","note":"High‑risk industrial area with reported drug‑related activity and poor lighting"},{"name":"Kalamassery","level":"caution","note":"Residential‑commercial mix; occasional protests can turn confrontational"},{"name":"Panampilly Nagar","level":"safe","note":"Upscale neighbourhood; low crime but traffic congestion"},{"name":"Kochi Harbour","level":"avoid","note":"Restricted zone with security patrols; not for tourists"}]}}