{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/mauritius/flic-en-flac","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T18:12:30.160Z","place":{"city":"Flic en Flac","country":"Mauritius","countryCode":"MU","lat":-20.2789702,"lon":57.36914},"safety":{"score":83,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":90,"confidence":0.83,"caps":[],"databaseScore":83,"travellerSentiment":{"score":82,"label":"Generally Positive","summary":"Most traveler reports indicate a positive experience, with many finding the island safe and welcoming. However, some recent advisories suggest a need for heightened awareness.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":70,"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":76,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller Sentiment","score":82,"tier":1},{"key":"advisories","label":"Advisories","score":97,"tier":2},{"key":"stability","label":"Stability","score":78,"tier":2},{"key":"health","label":"Health & Air","score":78,"tier":2}]},"advisories":[{"source":"UK Foreign Office (FCDO)","level":1,"label":"No advisory against travel","updated":"2026-06-15T14:36:43Z","url":"https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/mauritius"},{"source":"Government of Canada","level":1,"label":"Exercise normal security 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Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Flic en Flac is generally safe for travelers, but requires increased caution due to a recent advisory update and petty crime.","summary":"While Mauritius has a low homicide rate and is considered safe by many metrics, the US has raised its travel advisory to 'Exercise Increased Caution' due to crime. Travelers should be aware of petty theft, particularly in tourist areas, and take standard precautions.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"While violent crime is rare, muggings can occur, particularly in less populated areas or after dark."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are the primary concerns for tourists, especially in busy markets and along the beach."},"safeAreas":["Residential Areas (inland)"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Overcharging for goods and services, especially in tourist-frequented areas.","Fake taxis or unofficial transport operators."],"zones":[{"name":"Flic en Flac Beachfront","level":"caution","note":"Popular tourist area with moderate risk of pickpocketing and petty theft."},{"name":"Coastal Road","level":"caution","note":"Main thoroughfare; exercise caution due to traffic and potential for opportunistic crime."},{"name":"Residential Areas (inland)","level":"safe","note":"Generally safe, but standard precautions against burglary apply."},{"name":"Casinos and Entertainment Venues","level":"caution","note":"Higher foot traffic can attract pickpockets; be aware of surroundings."},{"name":"Public Transport Hubs","level":"caution","note":"Vulnerable to pickpocketing; secure valuables."}]}}