{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/madagascar/antananarivo","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T00:05:51.923Z","place":{"city":"Antananarivo","country":"Madagascar","countryCode":"MG","lat":-18.91368,"lon":47.53613},"safety":{"score":61,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":58,"confidence":0.8,"caps":[],"databaseScore":60,"travellerSentiment":{"score":63,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports on forums and review sites indicate visitors generally feel safe during daylight and in upscale districts, but express concern over petty theft after dark.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":68,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":58,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":57,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Canada"}],"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":[{"kind":"Drought","severity":"green","title":"Drought is on going in Madagascar","distanceKm":165}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Antananarivo is generally safe for visitors who exercise caution, but pickpocketing and petty theft are common and can escalate after dark.","summary":"The composite safety index of 58 signals moderate risk, driven by crime and governance weaknesses but offset by low terrorism threat and good environmental conditions. Recent political unrest and a drought alert persist, yet visitor‑reported feeling of safety remains relatively high.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are uncommon but can occur in isolated areas after dark, especially in peripheral districts"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Pickpocketing and bag‑snatching are frequent in crowded markets, transport hubs and tourist sites such as the lake area and Analakely"},"safeAreas":["Avaradrano","Amparibe","Historic hilltop district"],"avoidAreas":["Ambanja (due to unrest)","Ambanja (due to unrest)"],"scams":["Taxi overcharging and fake flat‑rate fares","Begging scams targeting tourists at markets","Fake charity or donation appeals for lemur sanctuaries"],"zones":[{"name":"Analamanga (central highlands)","level":"caution","note":"caution due to frequent petty theft in crowded markets and nighttime pickpocketing"},{"name":"Avaradrano","level":"safe","note":"safe for daytime visits; well-lit streets and police presence"},{"name":"Isoraka","level":"caution","note":"caution after dark; nighttime pickpocketing reported near nightlife venues"},{"name":"Ambanja","level":"avoid","note":"avoid due to ongoing drought‑related unrest and sporadic protests"},{"name":"Ambanitsena","level":"safe","note":"safe during daylight; limited incidents reported"},{"name":"Andravoahangy","level":"caution","note":"caution for petty theft in busy commercial zones"},{"name":"Amparibe","level":"safe","note":"safe for daytime activities; low crime reports"},{"name":"Ambanja","level":"avoid","note":"avoid due to ongoing drought‑related unrest and sporadic protests"}]}}