{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/iran/shiraz","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T18:13:01.121Z","place":{"city":"Shiraz","country":"Iran","countryCode":"IR","lat":29.61031,"lon":52.53113},"safety":{"score":18,"level":"HIGH_RISK","answer":"Elevated risk — reconsider","saferThanPctOfCountries":6,"confidence":0.84,"caps":[{"max":18,"reason":"Level 4 advisory — \"Do Not Travel\""}],"databaseScore":18,"travellerSentiment":{"score":54,"label":"Negative","summary":"Despite some Iranian state media highlighting Iran as a family-friendly destination, international government advisories and reports of protests and crackdowns create a perception of significant safety concerns for travelers.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":30,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket 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avg","year":"2019","score":65,"source":"WHO Global Health Observatory"},{"key":"weather","label":"Extreme weather","value":38,"display":"July: highs ~38°C · extreme heat","year":null,"score":62,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":0,"display":"No active alerts · 14 quakes ≥M4.5 past yr","year":null,"score":84,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":4,"display":"Level 4 — Avoid all travel","year":null,"score":0,"source":"Government of Canada"},{"key":"research_robbery_risk","label":"Mugging & robbery risk","value":3,"display":"Moderate risk","year":null,"score":70,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_pickpocket_risk","label":"Pickpocketing & theft risk","value":3,"display":"Moderate risk","year":null,"score":70,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_sentiment_score","label":"Visitor safety sentiment","value":30,"display":"30 / 100 (Negative)","year":null,"score":30,"source":"City Web Research"}],"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":"No, Shiraz is not safe for travelers due to severe government travel advisories and ongoing political instability.","summary":"Multiple governments strongly advise against all travel to Iran, including Shiraz, citing significant risks. The region experiences political unrest, with reports of crackdowns and death sentences for protest-related activities. Travelers should be aware of potential dangers stemming from the volatile political climate and security concerns.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"While specific data for Shiraz is limited, the general crime index for Iran suggests a moderate risk of mugging and robbery, particularly in crowded areas or at night."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Crowded tourist areas, markets, and public transport in Shiraz may present a moderate risk of pickpocketing and bag-snatching."},"safeAreas":[],"avoidAreas":["Areas with ongoing protests or demonstrations","Industrial Zones","Outer Districts"],"scams":["While specific scams targeting tourists in Shiraz are not detailed in the provided data, travelers in Iran should be aware of potential overcharging, especially in taxis and markets, and be cautious of overly friendly strangers offering unsolicited assistance or invitations.","Be wary of individuals who seem overly interested in your travel plans or nationality, as they may be attempting to gather information for illicit purposes."],"zones":[{"name":"Central Shiraz","level":"caution","note":"Tourist areas may be subject to increased scrutiny and potential for petty crime."},{"name":"Old City","level":"caution","note":"While historic, some areas may have poor lighting and increased risk of petty crime after dark."},{"name":"University District","level":"caution","note":"Can be a site for protests; exercise caution and avoid large gatherings."},{"name":"Outer Districts","level":"avoid","note":"Less developed areas may have higher crime rates and less police presence."},{"name":"Industrial Zones","level":"avoid","note":"Generally not of tourist interest and may have higher crime or security risks."}]}}