{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/indonesia/surabaya","updatedAt":"2026-07-23T23:26:55.210Z","place":{"city":"Surabaya","country":"Indonesia","countryCode":"ID","lat":-7.24917,"lon":112.75083},"safety":{"score":69,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":52,"categories":[{"key":"advisories","label":"Advisories","score":62},{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":79},{"key":"health","label":"Health & Air","score":83},{"key":"stability","label":"Stability","score":54}]},"advisories":[{"source":"U.S. Department of State","level":2,"label":"Exercise Increased Caution","updated":"Tue, 07 Jul 2026","url":"https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.idn.html"},{"source":"UK Foreign Office (FCDO)","level":4,"label":"Advises against all travel to parts of the country","updated":"2026-06-10T08:18:15Z","url":"https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/indonesia"},{"source":"Government of Canada","level":2,"label":"Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)","updated":"2026-07-22T14:05:10.160000-04:00","url":"https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/indonesia"}],"indicators":[{"key":"homicide","label":"Homicide rate","value":0.303768746039586,"display":"0.3 / 100k","year":"2022","score":98,"source":"World Bank Open Data"},{"key":"crime_major_constraint","label":"Crime seen as a major business constraint","value":4.3,"display":"4.3%","year":"2015","score":86,"source":"World Bank Enterprise Surveys"},{"key":"terrorism_deaths","label":"Terrorism deaths (latest year)","value":27,"display":"27","year":"2021","score":68,"source":"Global Terrorism Database"},{"key":"road_deaths","label":"Road traffic deaths","value":11.3,"display":"11.3 / 100k","year":"2021","score":64,"source":"WHO Global Health Observatory"},{"key":"stability","label":"Political stability & no terrorism","value":55.4895207,"display":"55/100","year":"2024","score":55,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"rule_of_law","label":"Rule of law","value":53.4090118,"display":"53/100","year":"2024","score":53,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"corruption","label":"Control of corruption","value":36.8309801,"display":"37/100","year":"2024","score":37,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"gov_effectiveness","label":"Government effectiveness","value":54.8365911,"display":"55/100","year":"2024","score":55,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"regulatory","label":"Regulatory quality","value":56.8298066,"display":"57/100","year":"2024","score":57,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"voice","label":"Voice & accountability","value":53.7787497,"display":"54/100","year":"2024","score":54,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"numbeo_crime_index","label":"Crime index (crowdsourced)","value":36.52,"display":"36.5 / 100 · city-level","year":null,"score":63,"source":"Numbeo Crime Index"},{"key":"numbeo_safety_index","label":"Safety index (crowdsourced)","value":63.48,"display":"63.5 / 100 · city-level","year":null,"score":63,"source":"Numbeo Crime Index"},{"key":"safe_walking_dark","label":"Feel safe walking alone after dark","value":62.8,"display":"62.8%","year":"2020","score":65,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"human_trafficking_victims","label":"Detected human-trafficking victims","value":0.16,"display":"0.16 / 100k","year":"2023","score":95,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"bribery_contact_rate","label":"Bribery during public-official contact","value":16.33,"display":"16.3%","year":"2023","score":65,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"air_quality","label":"Air quality","value":91,"display":"US AQI 91 · Moderate","year":null,"score":70,"source":"Open-Meteo Air Quality"},{"key":"health","label":"Travel health notices","value":null,"display":"3 global notices","year":null,"score":92,"source":"CDC Travelers' Health"},{"key":"hospitals","label":"Hospitals nearby","value":80,"display":"80 within 15 km · nearest ~0.6 km","year":null,"score":95,"source":"OpenStreetMap"},{"key":"weather","label":"Extreme weather","value":31,"display":"July: highs ~31°C · no weather extremes","year":null,"score":100,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":0,"display":"No active alerts · 15 quakes ≥M4.5 past yr","year":null,"score":76,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":2,"display":"Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts","year":null,"score":70,"source":"US State Dept · Canada"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Alert","title":"Global Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Surabaya is generally safe for visitors who exercise normal urban caution, though petty crime and occasional protests require attention.","summary":"The city’s homicide rate is very low and overall safety index places it in the safer half of countries, but travelers report moderate risks of pickpocketing, bag snatching and street robberies, especially after dark in quieter or industrial areas. Protests and demonstrations have occurred in mid‑2026, and scams targeting foreigners remain active. Staying in well‑lit central districts, using ride‑hailing apps, and keeping valuables concealed will keep most trips trouble‑free.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Street robberies and motorbike snatch thefts occur mainly after dark in poorly lit or industrial outskirts."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag snatching are common in crowded markets (Pasar Atum), transport hubs, and malls like Tunjungan Plaza."},"safeAreas":["Tunjungan","Gubeng","Darmo","Kampung Arab"],"avoidAreas":["Manyar (industrial zone – higher petty crime after dark)","Sambikerep (industrial area – limited lighting and fewer patrols)"],"scams":["Fake Bluebird taxi meter rigging and diversion to souvenir shops","Street distraction scams targeting tourists near markets","Accommodation overcharging or fake booking scams","Taxi drivers claiming attractions are closed to divert to commission‑paying shops"],"zones":[{"name":"Tunjungan","level":"safe","note":"Central shopping and business district; well‑lit, busy, but watch for pickpockets in malls and markets."},{"name":"Gubeng","level":"safe","note":"Hospital and university area; good police presence and reliable transport."},{"name":"Darmo","level":"safe","note":"Modern business district with hotels and offices; generally secure."},{"name":"Ketabang","level":"caution","note":"Residential area; safe by day but less foot traffic after dark – stay alert."},{"name":"Manyar","level":"avoid","note":"Industrial zone with higher petty crime reports; limited lighting and fewer patrols at night."},{"name":"Sambikerep","level":"avoid","note":"Industrial outskirts; reports of occasional theft and poor night‑time illumination."},{"name":"Kenjeran","level":"caution","note":"Beachfront area; pleasant by day but can be deserted after dark – avoid isolated stretches."},{"name":"Kampung Arab","level":"safe","note":"Historic Arab quarter; lively markets, generally safe but keep an eye on belongings in crowds."}]}}