{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/kenya/mombasa","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T17:45:02.472Z","place":{"city":"Mombasa","country":"Kenya","countryCode":"KE","lat":-4.05466,"lon":39.66359},"safety":{"score":56,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":50,"confidence":0.85,"caps":[],"databaseScore":56,"travellerSentiment":{"score":56,"label":"Negative","summary":"Residents express significant concern about crime, with low scores for feeling safe walking alone at night and high scores for worrying about mugging or robbery.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":35,"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":55,"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":35,"display":"35 / 100 (Negative)","year":null,"score":35,"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":"Mombasa presents a moderate safety risk for travelers, requiring a high degree of caution due to crime and regional instability.","summary":"While Mombasa itself has some security measures in place, the broader region faces significant risks from terrorism and political instability, as highlighted by multiple government advisories. Travelers should be aware of elevated crime rates, particularly concerning robbery and property crime, and exercise vigilance, especially at night.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Worry about mugging or robbery is high among residents, and violent crime is seen as a significant local problem."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Property crime is considered a significant local problem, and pickpocketing is a risk in crowded tourist areas and markets."},"safeAreas":["Kizingo"],"avoidAreas":["Kisauni"],"scams":["Theft of personal belongings by distraction, often in crowded areas.","Overcharging by taxi drivers; agree on fares beforehand or use reputable services."],"zones":[{"name":"Mombasa Island (Old Town)","level":"caution","note":"Historic area, can be crowded; be aware of petty theft and scams."},{"name":"Bamburi","level":"caution","note":"Popular tourist area with resorts, but exercise caution with personal belongings and at night."},{"name":"Nyali","level":"caution","note":"Residential and tourist area; generally safer but still requires vigilance against petty crime."},{"name":"Kizingo","level":"safe","note":"Primarily a residential and diplomatic area, generally considered safe."},{"name":"Mvita","level":"caution","note":"Central business district, can be busy; watch for pickpockets and opportunistic theft."},{"name":"Kisauni","level":"avoid","note":"Reported issues with crime and protests; best to avoid unless necessary."},{"name":"Changamwe","level":"caution","note":"Industrial and residential area near the airport; be aware of your surroundings, especially at night."}]}}