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Indonesia · Assessed 13 October 2026
73
/ 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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Homicide rate
Robbery / mugging
LowViolent crime and terrorism deaths are very low, but general caution is advised.
Pickpocketing
ModerateWhile not specifically detailed for Siwa, petty crime can occur in tourist areas across Indonesia.
03 · Environment
04 · Institutions
05 · Field Research
Traveller sentiment score
Cautiously positive
79/100
A majority of people feel safe walking alone after dark, indicating a generally acceptable level of personal security.
Siwa, Indonesia requires a high degree of caution due to potential health risks and environmental factors.
While violent crime is low, travelers should be aware of health advisories, including Zika and Dengue, and potential air quality issues. Corruption and rule of law indicators are moderate concerns.
Recent developments
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Full briefing
Siwa presents a mixed safety profile, with low rates of violent crime but notable health and environmental considerations. Travelers should prioritize health precautions due to alerts for Zika and Dengue, and be mindful of air quality, which can be unhealthy for sensitive groups.
While official advisories for Indonesia suggest exercising a high degree of caution, specific incidents directly impacting Siwa are not prominent in recent news. However, a general warning from January 2023 highlighted Indonesia as a destination requiring careful consideration. Travelers should also be aware of moderate concerns regarding corruption and the rule of law.
Practical safety measures include consulting health advisories for necessary vaccinations and preventative measures against mosquito-borne illnesses. Monitoring air quality is also recommended. Given Indonesia's seismic activity and frequent volcanic eruptions, travelers should stay informed about local advisories and be prepared for potential disruptions. Road safety is another factor, with a moderate road traffic death rate nationally.
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06 · After Dark
63% of people in Indonesia say they feel safe walking alone at night in their area (UN SDG survey, 2020).
Violent crime and terrorism deaths are very low, but general caution is advised.
No specific districts were flagged as no-go areas after dark, but the usual night-time rules apply: stay in lit, populated areas and keep your phone out of sight.
07 · Questions
Siwa, Indonesia requires a high degree of caution due to potential health risks and environmental factors. While violent crime is low, travelers should be aware of health advisories, including Zika and Dengue, and potential air quality issues. Corruption and rule of law indicators are moderate concerns. (Assessed 13 October 2026.)
Safety is not one number, and this Siwa 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.
No districts were flagged as no-go areas for visitors at the last assessment.
Siwa ranks #4 of 9 Indonesia destinations we've assessed, scoring 73/100. See the Indonesia safety overview for the full list.
The score blends 11+ 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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