{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/kyrgyzstan/osh","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T18:14:13.232Z","place":{"city":"Osh","country":"Kyrgyzstan","countryCode":"KG","lat":40.52828,"lon":72.7985},"safety":{"score":62,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":60,"confidence":0.89,"caps":[],"databaseScore":61,"travellerSentiment":{"score":68,"label":"Generally positive but cautious","summary":"While a high percentage of residents feel safe walking alone after dark, broader concerns about rule of law and corruption suggest a need for traveler vigilance.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":70,"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":64,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Travelers should be aware of potential scams and petty theft, especially in crowded areas.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"While violent crime is statistically low, there are reports of organized crime groups and past incidents of robbery, sometimes involving disguises."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Crowds and tourist areas are potential hotspots for pickpocketing and bag-snatching, though specific incidents are not detailed in recent reports."},"safeAreas":["Central Osh","Suleiman-Too National Park","Osh Airport Vicinity"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Organized crime groups have been known to disguise themselves to commit robberies.","Bribery during interactions with public officials is a reported issue."],"zones":[{"name":"Central Osh","level":"safe","note":"Generally safe with good tourist infrastructure."},{"name":"Jayma Bazaar Area","level":"caution","note":"Busy market area, be aware of pickpockets and petty theft."},{"name":"Residential Areas (outer)","level":"caution","note":"Less tourist-oriented, exercise standard precautions, especially after dark."},{"name":"Osh Airport Vicinity","level":"safe","note":"Relatively safe, focus on transport to accommodation."},{"name":"Suleiman-Too National Park","level":"safe","note":"Well-trafficked and generally safe during daylight hours."}]}}