{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/lebanon/tripoli","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T18:17:53.815Z","place":{"city":"Tripoli","country":"Lebanon","countryCode":"LB","lat":34.43352,"lon":35.84415},"safety":{"score":18,"level":"HIGH_RISK","answer":"Elevated risk — reconsider","saferThanPctOfCountries":6,"confidence":0.85,"caps":[{"max":18,"reason":"Level 4 advisory — \"Do Not Travel\""}],"databaseScore":18,"travellerSentiment":{"score":43,"label":"Negative","summary":"Locals report feeling unsafe walking alone at night (30/100) and express significant worry about mugging and violent crime, indicating a low level of perceived safety.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":35,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":34,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":49,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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While some data suggests lower rates of certain crimes like business theft and terrorism deaths compared to global averages, these are overshadowed by widespread concerns about political instability, rule of law, and general safety, with locals expressing significant worry about mugging and violent crime.","robberyRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Locals report a high worry about being mugged or robbed, and violent crime is seen as a significant local problem."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"While not explicitly detailed, general crime concerns and crowds at protests could increase pickpocketing risk."},"safeAreas":[],"avoidAreas":["Bab al-Tabbaneh","Jabal Mohsen","Areas with recent unrest or protests"],"scams":["Bribery during interactions with public officials is a notable concern.","Migrant smuggling operations have been reported, which could pose risks to travelers if they become entangled."],"zones":[{"name":"Old City (Souks)","level":"caution","note":"Historic area, can be crowded; be aware of pickpockets and petty theft."},{"name":"Corniche","level":"caution","note":"Popular promenade, generally safer but can attract petty crime after dark."},{"name":"Mina","level":"caution","note":"Coastal area, can be lively but exercise caution, especially at night."},{"name":"Bab al-Tabbaneh","level":"avoid","note":"Historically associated with unrest and crime; avoid."},{"name":"Jabal Mohsen","level":"avoid","note":"Historically associated with unrest and crime; avoid."},{"name":"Downtown Tripoli","level":"caution","note":"Can be busy; be aware of your surroundings and potential for petty crime."}]}}