{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/kyrgyzstan/karakol","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T18:15:39.876Z","place":{"city":"Karakol","country":"Kyrgyzstan","countryCode":"KG","lat":42.49047,"lon":78.39197},"safety":{"score":66,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":66,"confidence":0.89,"caps":[],"databaseScore":63,"travellerSentiment":{"score":82,"label":"Generally Positive","summary":"Residents report feeling safe walking alone after dark, indicating a generally secure environment for personal movement, though this doesn't negate risks of petty crime.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":70,"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":68,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Karakol is moderately safe for travelers, with risks primarily related to petty crime and road safety, alongside general caution advised due to rule of law concerns.","summary":"While Karakol has a low homicide rate and residents generally feel safe walking alone after dark, travelers should be aware of potential petty crime, especially in crowded areas. The country's lower scores in rule of law and corruption suggest a need for vigilance regarding official interactions and adherence to local regulations.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Kyrgyzstan has a low homicide rate, and crime is not seen as a major business constraint, suggesting low risk of violent robbery for tourists."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"While not explicitly detailed for Karakol, general caution is advised in tourist areas and markets for potential pickpocketing and bag-snatching."},"safeAreas":["City Center","Karakol River Embankment","Dungan Mosque Area","Holy Trinity Cathedral Area"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Bribery during interactions with public officials (though not specific to Karakol, it's a country-wide concern).","Potential for scams targeting tourists, though specific examples are not detailed in the dossier."],"zones":[{"name":"City Center","level":"safe","note":"Generally safe with moderate tourist presence."},{"name":"Karakol River Embankment","level":"safe","note":"Popular for recreation, generally safe during the day."},{"name":"Karakol Zoo Area","level":"caution","note":"Minor incident reported; exercise awareness."},{"name":"Dungan Mosque Area","level":"safe","note":"Well-trafficked tourist site, generally safe."},{"name":"Holy Trinity Cathedral Area","level":"safe","note":"Similar to Dungan Mosque, safe with tourist presence."},{"name":"Outskirts/Less Populated Areas","level":"caution","note":"Crime risk may increase in unlit or isolated areas after dark."}]}}