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As of October 2026, Bandung scores 65/100 on the IsMyTripSafe composite safety index — verdict: mostly — take normal precautions. Yes. Bandung is generally safe for visitors with moderate street-crime risks and occasional protests requiring caution. The main risks for visitors are pickpocketing (high risk) and robbery (moderate risk).
Safety Report
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Indonesia · Assessed 13 October 2026
65
/ 100
What drives this score
01 · Official Guidance
No advisory against travel
“Volcanic eruptions Volcanic eruptions occur frequently across Indonesia. In the event of a volcanic eruption, follow the latest advice issued by the local authorities, including on areas to avoid, exclusion zones and actions to take if air quality is affected.”
Updated 2026-10-07T10:44:39Z
Full advisory →Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)
“Canada's official risk level for Indonesia: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories).”
Updated 2026-09-24T08:53:34.2730629-04:00
Full advisory →02 · Evidence Signals
Mugging & robbery risk
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Pickpocketing & theft risk
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Visitor safety sentiment
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Urban scale factor
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Robbery / mugging
ModerateMugging risk exists after dark in poorly lit areas; avoid isolated streets near transport hubs
Pickpocketing
HighBag-snatching and pickpocketing common in crowded markets and on public transport
03 · Environment
04 · Institutions
05 · Field Research
Traveller sentiment score
Moderately positive
62/100
Recent surveys show 62.8% of residents feel safe walking alone after dark, indicating mixed but generally acceptable perceptions of personal safety among locals.
Yes. Bandung is generally safe for visitors with moderate street-crime risks and occasional protests requiring caution.
Bandung's composite safety index of 70/100 reflects moderate overall risk, with low homicide but elevated air quality concerns and governance challenges. Visitors should exercise normal precautions against petty crime and avoid protest areas, particularly near universities where demonstrations occur.
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Full briefing
Bandung faces elevated pickpocketing risks in tourist-heavy areas like Pasar Baru and along Jalan Asia-Afrika, where bag-snatching occurs frequently during daylight hours. While mugging is less common, it increases after dark near transportation hubs such as Leuwi Panjang bus terminal, so visitors should avoid walking alone in poorly lit side streets after 9 PM. Student protests have flared periodically in 2026, most recently in September, with demonstrations centered around university campuses like ITB and Unpad; these gatherings can turn tense and should be avoided entirely. Air quality remains a concern, with unhealthy AQI levels recorded throughout October, posing risks for those with respiratory sensitivities. Using ride-hailing apps instead of street taxis reduces both overcharging scams and exposure to traffic-related risks. Staying alert in crowds, securing belongings, and monitoring local protest updates via trusted Indonesian news sources will significantly improve safety during a visit. Bandung’s healthcare access is strong, with numerous hospitals nearby, but preventive health measures against dengue and Zika are advised given ongoing CDC alerts.
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06 · Neighbourhoods
Our field research rated 8 Bandung districts for visitors: 4 safer, 3 needing caution and 1 best avoided. See them plotted on the Bandung safety map.
Buah BatuavoidReports of muggings and thefts near transport hubs; avoid walking alone at night.
CihampelascautionBusy shopping street with high pickpocketing risk, especially in crowds and markets.
CoblongcautionStudent-heavy area near ITB; occasional protests and petty theft reported, especially after dark.
CicaheumcautionIndustrial zone with higher accident risk; petty crime reported near terminals and warehouses.
DagosaferUpscale residential area with low crime and good lighting; popular with expats and students.
BragasaferHistoric city center with police presence; generally safe during day, avoid isolated alleys at night.
SetiabudisaferWell-patrolled embassy and university district; low violent crime, good infrastructure.
PasirkalikisaferQuiet residential area with community watch programs; low incident reports in recent months.
07 · After Dark
63% of people in Indonesia say they feel safe walking alone at night in their area (UN SDG survey, 2020).
Mugging risk exists after dark in poorly lit areas; avoid isolated streets near transport hubs
After dark, be most careful around Buah Batu, Cihampelas, Coblong, Cicaheum. Stick to busy, well-lit streets and licensed taxis or ride-hail late at night.
08 · Questions
Yes. Bandung is generally safe for visitors with moderate street-crime risks and occasional protests requiring caution. Bandung's composite safety index of 70/100 reflects moderate overall risk, with low homicide but elevated air quality concerns and governance challenges. Visitors should exercise normal precautions against petty crime and avoid protest areas, particularly near universities where demonstrations occur. (Assessed 13 October 2026.)
Safety is not one number, and this Bandung report does not pretend it is: the score is re-weighted for who is travelling. A woman travelling alone, a family with children and a solo backpacker face different street-level risks, so the headline score shifts and the report leads with the findings that matter for that group. Personalize this report in one click to see the 2026 score and safety briefing for your specific travellers.
Field research flags Buah Batu as best avoided. See the district-by-district safety map.
Bandung ranks #9 of 9 Indonesia destinations we've assessed, scoring 65/100. See the Indonesia safety overview for the full list.
The score blends 13+ public data sources — government advisories, UNODC/World Bank crime statistics, FBI crime data for U.S. cities, WHO health data, live air quality and disaster alerts — with AI field research over current local reporting. The databases carry the bulk of the weight; the traveller-sentiment score from field research carries the rest. Full methodology.
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