{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/indonesia/balikpapan","updatedAt":"2026-10-30T22:04:43.270Z","place":{"city":"Balikpapan","country":"Indonesia","countryCode":"ID","lat":-1.26753,"lon":116.82887},"safety":{"score":73,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":77,"confidence":0.86,"caps":[],"databaseScore":72,"travellerSentiment":{"score":79,"label":"Generally positive","summary":"Most travelers report feeling safe in Indonesia when taking normal precautions, with safety perceptions generally positive.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":63,"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":71,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Environmental concerns such as air quality and natural hazards are also present, though currently no major disasters are active.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Violent crime is rare, and the risk of armed robbery is very low."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Opportunistic theft and pickpocketing are common in crowded areas like markets and transport hubs."},"safeAreas":["Central Balikpapan","East Balikpapan","West Balikpapan"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Pickpocketing and bag-snatching in crowded areas","Smartphone snatching","Laced drinks from strangers"],"zones":[{"name":"Central Balikpapan","level":"safe","note":"Generally considered safe with robust infrastructure and a friendly community."},{"name":"East Balikpapan","level":"safe","note":"Residential and industrial areas, generally safe for visitors."},{"name":"West Balikpapan","level":"safe","note":"Similar to East Balikpapan, with a mix of residential and commercial zones."},{"name":"North Balikpapan","level":"caution","note":"Industrial areas may have higher traffic and less developed tourist infrastructure; exercise standard precautions."},{"name":"South Balikpapan","level":"caution","note":"Coastal areas can be busy; be aware of surroundings, especially in crowded spots."}]}}