{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/ivory-coast/abidjan","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T18:10:21.964Z","place":{"city":"Abidjan","country":"Ivory Coast","countryCode":"CI","lat":5.35444,"lon":-4.00167},"safety":{"score":56,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":50,"confidence":0.85,"caps":[],"databaseScore":56,"travellerSentiment":{"score":56,"label":"Low","summary":"Locals report a low feeling of safety when walking alone at night (28/100), and a moderate level of concern about mugging and robbery (62/100).","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":36,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":52,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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safety sentiment","value":36,"display":"36 / 100 (Low)","year":null,"score":36,"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":"Abidjan requires a high degree of caution due to significant risks of petty crime, potential for violent crime, and infrastructure challenges.","summary":"While Abidjan has a moderate composite safety index, travelers should be aware of prevalent petty crime, particularly in crowded areas, and a general concern about mugging and robbery. Road safety is also a concern, and visitors should exercise caution, especially at night.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Worry about being mugged or robbed is high, with violent crime seen as a significant local problem."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing is a problem in crowded places such as bus stations and markets."},"safeAreas":["Plateau","Cocody"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Bribes at military checkpoints","Carjacking when stopped at red lights late at night"],"zones":[{"name":"Plateau","level":"safe","note":"The central business district, generally well-policed and frequented by business travelers."},{"name":"Cocody","level":"safe","note":"An affluent residential area with many embassies and international organizations, considered safe."},{"name":"Abidjan Port Area","level":"caution","note":"Industrial and port zone, can have higher crime rates; exercise caution, especially at night."},{"name":"Treichville","level":"caution","note":"Known for its vibrant nightlife and markets, but can experience petty crime; stay alert, especially after dark."},{"name":"Yopougon","level":"caution","note":"A large, densely populated commune; while vibrant, it can have issues with petty crime and occasional disturbances."},{"name":"Koumassi","level":"caution","note":"A busy commercial and residential area; be aware of your surroundings due to potential for petty theft."},{"name":"Grand-Bassam (coastal town near Abidjan)","level":"caution","note":"While a popular tourist spot, it's subject to the same risks as Abidjan; be aware of surroundings and avoid isolated areas at night."}]}}