{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/maldives/hulhumale","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T18:16:23.185Z","place":{"city":"Hulhumale","country":"Maldives","countryCode":"MV","lat":4.21169,"lon":73.54008},"safety":{"score":78,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":84,"confidence":0.85,"caps":[],"databaseScore":76,"travellerSentiment":{"score":85,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"While specific recent sentiment data for Hulhumale is limited, general travel vlogs and reports suggest a positive impression of the island, with some noting it as a good starting point in the Maldives.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":70,"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":78,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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While petty crime is not a significant concern, travelers should be aware of potential scams and exercise caution, especially concerning health advisories and local protests.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Violent crime such as robbery is rare in Hulhumale, with a very low national homicide rate."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are not widely reported as issues for tourists in Hulhumale."},"safeAreas":["Hulhumale Central","Hulhumale West","Hulhumale East","Hulhumale Beachfront"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Overcharging for taxis or services, especially if no meter is used.","Fake tour operators or excursion sellers."],"zones":[{"name":"Hulhumale Central","level":"safe","note":"Generally safe with good infrastructure and low crime."},{"name":"Hulhumale West","level":"safe","note":"Residential and developing areas, considered safe for visitors."},{"name":"Hulhumale East","level":"safe","note":"Newer developments, safe with good amenities."},{"name":"Hulhumale Beachfront","level":"safe","note":"Popular tourist area, well-patrolled and safe."},{"name":"Hulhumale Industrial Zone","level":"caution","note":"Less tourist-oriented, exercise caution due to limited services and potential for isolated incidents."}]}}