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As of July 2026, Siwa scores 73/100 on the IsMyTripSafe composite safety index — verdict: yes — generally safe. Indonesia is generally safe for prepared travelers (72/100 overall), but Siwa-specific data is unavailable in current databases; assess based on country-level profile and verify regional conditions. The main risks for visitors are pickpocketing (moderate risk) and tourist-targeted scams.

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Siwa 🇮🇩

Indonesia · Assessed 29 July 2026

73

/ 100

Yes — generally safe

Safer than ~77% of countries

What drives this score

Crime72/100GoodHomicide 0.3 / 100k
Sentiment80/100GoodMixed but mostly positive
Advisories72Good
Stability61Fair
Health72Good

01 · Official Guidance

Advisories

Good

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)

Level 4

Advises against all travel to parts of the country

“Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). Areas where FCDO advises against all travel FCDO advises against all travel to a number of volcanoes in Indonesia: Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, on Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara Province to within 7km of the crater Mount Sinabung, Karo Regency, North Sumatra to within 5km of the crater Mount Marapi, West Sumatra to within 3km of the crater Mount Semeru, Lumajang Regency, East Java to within 5km of the crater in the south-east of Mount Semura to within 500m from any riverbank of the Besuk Kobokan river for 13km from the crater Mount Ruang, Northern Sulawesi to within 7km of the crater Mount Ibu, North Maluku Province to within 7km of the crater See more details about why FCDO advises against travel.”

Updated 2026-06-10T08:18:15Z

Full advisory →

Government of Canada

Level 2

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 2026-07-29T14:31:46.2003107-04:00

Full advisory →

02 · Evidence Signals

Crime

Good

Mugging & robbery risk

Low risk
92

City SignalCity Web Research

Pickpocketing & theft risk

Moderate risk
70

City SignalCity Web Research

Visitor safety sentiment

65 / 100 (Mixed but mostly positive)
65

City SignalCity Web Research

Homicide rate

0.3 / 100kHomicide rate · per 100kJapan0.2Indonesia0.3Switzerland0.6World avg5.2United States5.8Brazil19.3South Africa43.7
100

Country BaselineWorld Bank Open Data · 2022

Feel safe walking alone after dark

62.8%
63

Country BaselineUN SDG Global Database · 2020

Physical assault (past year)

No data
—

Country BaselineUN SDG Global Database

Robbery / mugging

Low

Violent robbery against tourists is rare; petty theft from bags/pockets is the main street crime risk in tourist areas and public transport.

Pickpocketing

Moderate

Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are common in crowded markets, transport hubs, and beach tourist zones; watch belongings carefully in Bali and Java.

▸ 3 more indicators

Detected human-trafficking victims

0.16 / 100k
90

Country BaselineUN SDG Global Database · 2023

Bribery during public-official contact

16.3%
65

Country BaselineUN SDG Global Database · 2023

Crime seen as a major business constraint

4.3%
86

Country BaselineWorld Bank Enterprise Surveys · 2015

03 · Environment

Health & Air

Good

Air quality

US AQI 54 · Moderate

Open-Meteo Air Quality

Hospitals

14 beds / 10k · country avg

WHO Global Health Observatory

Weather

July: highs ~29°C · no weather extremes

Open-Meteo

Road safety

11.3 / 100k

WHO Global Health Observatory

Natural hazards

No active alerts · 14 quakes ≥M4.5 past yr
65

Country BaselineGDACS / USGS

CDC travel health notices · none for this destination

Worldwide notices (not specific to this trip): Polio, Dengue, Measles

04 · Institutions

Stability

Fair

Political stability & no terrorism

55/100
55

Country BaselineWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024

Terrorism deaths (latest year)

0.09 / million
92

Country BaselineGlobal Terrorism Database · 2021

Rule of law

53/100
53

Country BaselineWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024

Control of corruption

37/100
37

Country BaselineWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024

▸ 3 more indicators

Government effectiveness

55/100
55

Country BaselineWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024

Regulatory quality

57/100
57

Country BaselineWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024

Voice & accountability

54/100
54

Country BaselineWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024

05 · Field Research

Current Situation

Stable

Traveller sentiment score

Mixed but mostly positive

80/100

Reported feel65Mixed but mostly positive
Robbery risk92Low risk
Pickpocket risk78Moderate risk

Most travelers report positive experiences with normal precautions (62.8% feel safe walking after dark per UN data); however, petty crime, traffic, and natural hazards are common frustrations. Preparation and awareness are key.

Indonesia is generally safe for prepared travelers (72/100 overall), but Siwa-specific data is unavailable in current databases; assess based on country-level profile and verify regional conditions.

Indonesia ranks as SAFE (72/100) with low violent crime (0.3/100k homicide) but moderate concerns around governance, corruption, and natural hazards. Siwa does not appear prominently in travel-risk databases. Standard precautions apply: avoid petty theft, use licensed transport, and monitor volcanic/seismic activity.

Recent developments

  • Jul 2026Mount Semeru and other volcanoes remain active; FCDO advises against travel within hazard zones (Semeru: 5km of crater). No new eruptions listed but ongoing seismic activity.— FCDO Travel Advice (updated 2026-06-10)
  • Jul 2026Canada maintains Level 2 advisory (exercise high degree of caution) for Indonesia overall, with regional advisories for specific areas.— Government of Canada (updated 2026-07-22)
  • 2026CDC maintains watches for Global Dengue and Measles; polio risk remains (global circulation).— CDC Travelers' Health

Common scams

  • Fake or unauthorized taxi meters (arrange transport in advance)
  • ATM skimming and inflated currency exchange rates (use bank ATMs only)
  • Drink spiking in nightlife areas (do not leave drinks unattended)
  • Gem/craft shop overpricing and fake authenticity claims (negotiate or avoid if unfamiliar)
Which areas are safe? District-by-district ratings are on the Safety Map→

Full briefing

Safety Briefing

Bottom line: Indonesia is statistically safer than most countries (72/100 composite safety index — homicide at 0.3/100k, comparable to Japan) and safe for prepared travelers. However, Siwa-specific data is unavailable in travel databases or the current research dossier; I cannot provide neighborhood-level analysis for this destination.

What the country-level data means on the ground: Indonesia has low violent crime but moderate institutional weaknesses (rule of law 53/100, corruption control 37/100). Petty theft—pickpocketing, bag-snatching, and unauthorized taxi schemes—is the real traveler risk. Traffic accidents and natural hazards (volcanoes, earthquakes, frequent seismic activity: 14 M4.5+ quakes in the past year) are statistically higher concerns than violent crime. Dengue and polio circulation warrants vaccination checks.

Current situation: The UK FCDO (updated June 2026) advises against all travel within hazard zones around several active volcanoes, including Mount Semeru on Java. Canada maintains a Level 2 advisory (exercise high degree of caution) nationwide with regional refinements. No active disaster alerts are current. Most visitors experience no issues if they follow standard precautions: licensed transport, bank ATMs, awareness in crowded spaces, and respect for local conditions.

To stay safe: Arrange taxis or use GrabTaxi/Bluebird in advance rather than hailing; withdraw cash only from bank ATMs; keep valuables in a hotel safe; don't leave drinks unattended in nightlife zones; verify volcanic-zone restrictions before visiting Java; ensure dengue/polio vaccinations are current; and get comprehensive travel insurance. Siwa does not appear on major danger lists, but without city-specific data, treat it as you would any medium-sized Indonesian destination and verify current local conditions on arrival.

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Not legal or medical advice

Report generated 29 July 2026

Sources: U.S. State Dept · UK FCDO · World Bank · WGI · UNODC · WHO · UN SDG · Global Terrorism Database · Numbeo · OpenStreetMap · Open-Meteo · CDC. Composite index recomputed at request time.

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06 · Neighbourhoods

Safest areas and areas to avoid

5 districts

Our field research rated 5 Siwa districts for visitors: 2 safer, 3 needing caution. See them plotted on the Siwa safety map.

Outskirts of SiwacautionExercise caution due to potentially less developed infrastructure and fewer services.

Inland VillagescautionMay have limited services and require more self-sufficiency; cultural sensitivity is advised.

Access Roads to SiwacautionRoad conditions can be variable; exercise caution when traveling.

Siwa Town CentersaferGenerally safe with standard precautions.

Coastal AreassaferSafe for general activities, but be aware of local maritime conditions.

07 · After Dark

Is Siwa safe at night?

63% of people in Indonesia say they feel safe walking alone at night in their area (UN SDG survey, 2020).

Violent robbery against tourists is rare; petty theft from bags/pockets is the main street crime risk in tourist areas and public transport.

After dark, be most careful around Outskirts of Siwa, Inland Villages, Access Roads to Siwa. Stick to busy, well-lit streets and licensed taxis or ride-hail late at night.

08 · Trip Profiles

Score by traveller type

Who's travelling changes which risks matter. These re-weight Siwa's category data for common trip types — same data, different emphasis. Run your own profile from the interactive checker.

Solo female travellerCrime +35% weight73
Solo travellerCrime +23% weight73
Family with kidsCrime +19% weight · Health & Air +12% weight73
Nightlife-focused tripCrime +28% weight73
Travellers 65+Crime +13% weight · Health & Air +16% weight · Stability +4% weight72
Business tripCrime +14% weight · Stability +6% weight72

09 · Questions

Siwa safety FAQ

Is Siwa safe for tourists right now?

Indonesia is generally safe for prepared travelers (72/100 overall), but Siwa-specific data is unavailable in current databases; assess based on country-level profile and verify regional conditions. Indonesia ranks as SAFE (72/100) with low violent crime (0.3/100k homicide) but moderate concerns around governance, corruption, and natural hazards. Siwa does not appear prominently in travel-risk databases. Standard precautions apply: avoid petty theft, use licensed transport, and monitor volcanic/seismic activity. (Assessed 29 July 2026.)

Which areas of Siwa should tourists avoid?

No districts were flagged as no-go areas for visitors at the last assessment.

What are the most common scams in Siwa?

  • Fake or unauthorized taxi meters (arrange transport in advance)
  • ATM skimming and inflated currency exchange rates (use bank ATMs only)
  • Drink spiking in nightlife areas (do not leave drinks unattended)
  • Gem/craft shop overpricing and fake authenticity claims (negotiate or avoid if unfamiliar)

How does Siwa compare with other places in Indonesia?

Siwa ranks #6 of 9 Indonesia destinations we've assessed, scoring 73/100. See the Indonesia safety overview for the full list.

How is this Siwa safety score calculated?

The score blends 11+ public data sources — government advisories, UNODC/World Bank crime statistics, WHO health data, live air quality and disaster alerts — with AI field research over current local reporting. The databases carry 82% of the weight; the traveller-sentiment score from field research carries 18%. Full methodology.

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