{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/kuwait/salmiya","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T18:17:18.568Z","place":{"city":"Salmiya","country":"Kuwait","countryCode":"KW","lat":29.3327834,"lon":48.0684884},"safety":{"score":18,"level":"HIGH_RISK","answer":"Elevated risk — reconsider","saferThanPctOfCountries":6,"confidence":0.82,"caps":[{"max":18,"reason":"Level 4 advisory — \"Do Not Travel\""}],"databaseScore":18,"travellerSentiment":{"score":75,"label":"Mixed","summary":"Crowdsourced data indicates a mixed sentiment regarding safety, with people feeling safer walking in daylight than at night, and moderate concern about mugging or robbery.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":50,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":71,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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deaths","value":9.2,"display":"9.2 / 100k","year":"2021","score":68,"source":"WHO Global Health Observatory"},{"key":"stability","label":"Political stability & no terrorism","value":70.9153025,"display":"71/100","year":"2024","score":71,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"rule_of_law","label":"Rule of law","value":60.9374037,"display":"61/100","year":"2024","score":61,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"corruption","label":"Control of corruption","value":52.2744755,"display":"52/100","year":"2024","score":52,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"gov_effectiveness","label":"Government effectiveness","value":57.7161007,"display":"58/100","year":"2024","score":58,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"regulatory","label":"Regulatory quality","value":61.2267699,"display":"61/100","year":"2024","score":61,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"voice","label":"Voice & 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alerts · 5 quakes ≥M4.5 past yr","year":null,"score":94,"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":4,"display":"Low risk","year":null,"score":92,"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":50,"display":"50 / 100 (Mixed)","year":null,"score":50,"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, Salmiya, Kuwait is not safe for travelers due to significant geopolitical risks and advisories recommending against travel.","summary":"Official government advisories from Canada and the UK strongly recommend avoiding all travel to Kuwait due to regional tensions and recent strikes. While violent crime rates appear low based on some metrics, the overall safety index is high risk, compounded by hazardous air quality and extreme summer heat. Travelers should be aware of potential security incidents and health concerns.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Worry about being mugged or robbed is relatively low according to crowdsourced data, and violent crime is not reported as a major local problem."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"While specific pickpocketing data for Salmiya is unavailable, property crime is noted as a moderate local problem, and general caution in crowded areas is advised."},"safeAreas":[],"avoidAreas":["Areas with poor air quality: Due to extremely high AQI readings, prolonged outdoor activity should be avoided, especially for those with respiratory issues."],"scams":["Counterfeit goods are being seized in Salmiya, suggesting a risk of encountering or inadvertently purchasing fake items.","While not specific to Salmiya, the general risk of bribery during public-official contact in Kuwait cannot be ruled out, though specific data is unavailable."],"zones":[{"name":"Salmiya","level":"caution","note":"High population density, with reports of petty crime and occasional arrests for more serious offenses, alongside significant air quality concerns."},{"name":"Hawally Governorate (which includes Salmiya)","level":"caution","note":"While generally safe for visitors, this densely populated area experiences occasional crime and has significant air quality issues."},{"name":"Kuwait City","level":"caution","note":"The capital city has a moderate crime index and concerns about air quality, but generally feels safe during daylight hours."},{"name":"Fahaheel","level":"caution","note":"A coastal area with a mix of residential and commercial activity; exercise standard precautions against petty crime."},{"name":"Jahra","level":"caution","note":"A large governorate with diverse areas; general caution is advised due to population density and potential for petty crime."}]}}