{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/malta/valletta","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T00:06:47.625Z","place":{"city":"Valletta","country":"Malta","countryCode":"MT","lat":35.89968,"lon":14.5148},"safety":{"score":88,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":94,"confidence":0.77,"caps":[],"databaseScore":88,"travellerSentiment":{"score":88,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler forums and guidebooks describe Valletta as very safe during daylight, with visitors feeling comfortable exploring the historic streets, though some note occasional scams in nightlife zones.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":88,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":91,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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~0.9 km","year":null,"score":95,"source":"OpenStreetMap"},{"key":"weather","label":"Extreme weather","value":36,"display":"July: highs ~36°C · high heat","year":null,"score":80,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":0,"display":"No active alerts · 6 quakes ≥M4.5 past yr","year":null,"score":94,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":1,"display":"Level 1 — Exercise normal security precautions","year":null,"score":97,"source":"Government of 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":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Valletta is one of Europe’s safest capitals for visitors.","summary":"Crime rates are at historic lows and the city scores 87/100 on the composite safety index, reflecting very low violent crime, strong governance and excellent health infrastructure. Recent traveler reports confirm visitors feel safe walking during the day, though petty theft rises in crowded spots during the summer heatwave.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are rare; isolated incidents have been reported only in the Sicily Street area after dark."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing is most common around the bus terminals, Valletta waterfront and popular market areas, especially during peak tourist hours."},"safeAreas":["Valletta (Historic Core)","Sliema","St. Julian's","Cospicua"],"avoidAreas":["Marsa","Eastern tip of Valletta near the fort"],"scams":["Hidden taxi surcharge (Karozzin extra charge)","Pickpocketing at the waterfront and bus hubs","Overcharging for meals or tours in popular tourist zones"],"zones":[{"name":"Valletta (Historic Core)","level":"safe","note":"High police presence, well-lit streets, constant foot traffic; petty theft only"},{"name":"Sliema (Commercial & Beach Hub)","level":"caution","note":"Busy tourist area, pickpocketing risk on buses and promenade after dark"},{"name":"St. Julian's (Nightlife District)","level":"caution","note":"Vibrant nightlife, occasional rowdy behavior; stay alert late evening"},{"name":"Marsa (Industrial/Residential)","level":"avoid","note":"Known for poverty‑related crime and reported assaults; avoid after dark"},{"name":"Cospicua (Historic Dockyard)","level":"caution","note":"Quiet during day, limited lighting at night; petty theft possible"}]}}