{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/mexico/monte-carlo","updatedAt":"2026-07-30T00:02:51.494Z","place":{"city":"Monte Carlo","country":"Mexico","countryCode":"MX","lat":16.6425,"lon":-93.82972},"safety":{"score":67,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":68,"confidence":0.92,"caps":[],"databaseScore":62,"travellerSentiment":{"score":89,"label":"Extremely positive","summary":"Travelers consistently report feeling very safe walking around Monte Carlo during daylight and evening hours, citing the visible police presence and low street crime.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":92,"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":63,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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