{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/kenya/malindi","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T17:45:47.380Z","place":{"city":"Malindi","country":"Kenya","countryCode":"KE","lat":-3.21799,"lon":40.11692},"safety":{"score":60,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":57,"confidence":0.85,"caps":[],"databaseScore":59,"travellerSentiment":{"score":63,"label":"Mixed","summary":"While some reports indicate a desire for tourists to return (e.g., Watamu tourists returning to Italy), there are also mentions of challenges faced by the tourism sector, suggesting a cautious sentiment.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":55,"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":60,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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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":55,"display":"55 / 100 (Mixed)","year":null,"score":55,"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":"Exercise a high degree of caution in Malindi due to risks of petty crime, and be aware of broader national security concerns.","summary":"While Malindi itself is not explicitly mentioned in the most severe travel advisories, the general advice for Kenya necessitates caution. Petty crime is a concern, and visitors should be aware of the potential for scams. Broader regional instability and past incidents of serious crime in Kenya warrant vigilance.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"While specific robbery incidents targeting tourists in Malindi are not highlighted in recent reports, the general crime index for Kenya suggests a moderate risk, particularly in less-trafficked areas."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are common in tourist areas, markets, and on public transport."},"safeAreas":["Lamu Island and Manda Island (as per FCDO advisory)"],"avoidAreas":["Areas near the Kenya-Somalia border and northern parts of the east coast (as per FCDO advisory)","Mandera County, Tarbaj and Wajir East constituencies in Wajir County (except Wajir Town), areas of Wajir County within 60km of Kenya’s border with Somalia, Garissa County (except Garissa Town, Lagdera constituency and specific areas of Balambala constituency), Tana River County north of the Tana River as far as Saka, and within 15km of the east coast between the Tana River and the Galana (Athi-Galana-Sabaki) River (as per FCDO advisory)"],"scams":["Overcharging for goods and services, especially in tourist areas.","Distraction theft, where an accomplice distracts you while another steals your belongings."],"zones":[{"name":"Malindi Town Center","level":"caution","note":"Moderate risk of petty crime; exercise vigilance, especially after dark."},{"name":"Casuarina","level":"caution","note":"Tourist-oriented area with moderate risk of petty crime; be aware of surroundings."},{"name":"Shela","level":"caution","note":"Coastal area with moderate risk of petty crime; exercise caution, particularly at night."},{"name":"Ganze","level":"caution","note":"Residential area with moderate risk of petty crime; standard precautions advised."},{"name":"Kibokoni","level":"caution","note":"Residential area with moderate risk of petty crime; be aware of your surroundings."},{"name":"Mbaruk","level":"caution","note":"Residential area with moderate risk of petty crime; standard precautions advised."}]}}