{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/malaysia/langkawit","updatedAt":"2026-10-13T11:57:29.675Z","place":{"city":"Langkawit","country":"Malaysia","countryCode":"MY","lat":5.68333,"lon":115.93333},"safety":{"score":85,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":92,"confidence":0.83,"caps":[],"databaseScore":84,"travellerSentiment":{"score":92,"label":"Very Positive","summary":"Over 90% of people feel safe walking alone after dark, indicating a high level of perceived safety among residents and visitors.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":90,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":96,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":85,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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a whole has regional advisories, Langkawi itself is considered safe with very low crime. Travelers should be aware of potential health concerns and exercise normal precautions.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Robbery is uncommon, with a very low national homicide rate and crime index."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are rare, but vigilance is advised in busy markets or tourist spots."},"safeAreas":["Kuah","Pantai Cenang","Pantai Tengah","Ulu Melaka","Datai Bay","Air Hangat"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Overcharging for goods or services, especially in tourist areas."],"zones":[{"name":"Kuah","level":"safe","note":"Main town with good infrastructure and low crime."},{"name":"Pantai Cenang","level":"safe","note":"Popular tourist beach area, generally safe with high visitor presence."},{"name":"Pantai Tengah","level":"safe","note":"Quieter beach area, safe for visitors."},{"name":"Ulu Melaka","level":"safe","note":"Rural area, safe with a focus on nature and local culture."},{"name":"Datai Bay","level":"safe","note":"Exclusive resort area, very safe with high security."},{"name":"Air Hangat","level":"safe","note":"Known for hot springs, generally safe for tourists."}]}}