{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/namibia/windhoek","updatedAt":"2026-07-28T01:41:34.493Z","place":{"city":"Windhoek","country":"Namibia","countryCode":"NA","lat":-22.55941,"lon":17.08323},"safety":{"score":65,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":65,"confidence":0.79,"caps":[],"databaseScore":64,"travellerSentiment":{"score":71,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate most visitors feel safe during daylight hours and in tourist zones, though some express concern over petty theft in crowded spots.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":78,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":47,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller Sentiment","score":71,"tier":1},{"key":"advisories","label":"Advisories","score":72,"tier":2},{"key":"stability","label":"Stability","score":73,"tier":2},{"key":"health","label":"Health & Air","score":96,"tier":2}]},"advisories":[{"source":"UK Foreign Office (FCDO)","level":1,"label":"No advisory against travel","updated":"2025-12-10T13:15:46Z","url":"https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/namibia"},{"source":"Government of Canada","level":2,"label":"Exercise a high degree of caution","updated":"2026-07-13T11:54:11.7482595-04:00","url":"https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/namibia"}],"indicators":[{"key":"homicide","label":"Homicide rate","value":11.2077806904171,"display":"11.2 / 100k","year":"2021","score":42,"source":"World Bank Open Data"},{"key":"crime_major_constraint","label":"Crime seen as a major business constraint","value":1.7,"display":"1.7%","year":"2014","score":96,"source":"World Bank Enterprise Surveys"},{"key":"terrorism_deaths_pm","label":"Terrorism deaths (latest year)","value":0,"display":"0 recorded","year":"2021","score":100,"source":"Global Terrorism Database"},{"key":"stability","label":"Political stability & no terrorism","value":75.2334628,"display":"75/100","year":"2024","score":75,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"rule_of_law","label":"Rule of law","value":62.6073548,"display":"63/100","year":"2024","score":63,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"corruption","label":"Control of corruption","value":50.4157905,"display":"50/100","year":"2024","score":50,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"gov_effectiveness","label":"Government effectiveness","value":53.2721077,"display":"53/100","year":"2024","score":53,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"regulatory","label":"Regulatory quality","value":56.9904385,"display":"57/100","year":"2024","score":57,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"voice","label":"Voice & accountability","value":62.7395218,"display":"63/100","year":"2024","score":63,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"numbeo_crime_index","label":"Crime index (crowdsourced)","value":63.6,"display":"63.6 / 100","year":null,"score":37,"source":"Numbeo Crime Index"},{"key":"bribery_contact_rate","label":"Bribery during public-official contact","value":11,"display":"11.0%","year":"2017","score":74,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"air_quality","label":"Air quality","value":36,"display":"US AQI 36 · Good","year":null,"score":92,"source":"Open-Meteo Air Quality"},{"key":"health","label":"Travel health notices","value":null,"display":"3 global notices","year":null,"score":92,"source":"CDC Travelers' Health"},{"key":"weather","label":"Extreme weather","value":26,"display":"July: highs ~26°C · no weather extremes","year":null,"score":100,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":1,"display":"1 active alert · Wildfire (green)","year":null,"score":96,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":2,"display":"Level 2 — Exercise a high degree of caution","year":null,"score":72,"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":[{"kind":"Wildfire","severity":"green","title":"forest fire notification in Namibia","distanceKm":270}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Windhoek is generally safe for visitors, but exercise a high degree of caution due to moderate crime risks.","summary":"Windhoek scores moderately on safety, with a composite index of 64/100 reflecting manageable but non-negligible crime concerns, especially petty theft. While violent crime is relatively low compared to global averages, visitors should remain vigilant in crowded areas and at night.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are uncommon but can occur in isolated areas; stay alert in unfamiliar outskirts after dark"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing is frequent in busy markets, bus stations, and during festivals; keep bags closed and front-facing"},"safeAreas":["Geldhaus","Lichtstrasse","Windhoek-West"],"avoidAreas":["Obermeyer (high petty‑theft and robbery activity; avoid especially after dark)","Suedwindhoek (busy commercial hub; watch belongings, avoid isolated streets at night)"],"scams":["Overcharging at informal markets or unlicensed taxis","Fake wildlife tour or safari bookings targeting tourists"],"zones":[{"name":"Auas","level":"caution","note":"Residential area with occasional petty theft reports; stay alert after dark"},{"name":"Geldhaus","level":"safe","note":"Quiet neighbourhood, low incident rate, generally safe for visitors"},{"name":"Klaus-Heider","level":"caution","note":"Mixed residential‑commercial zone; pickpocketing noted during market hours"},{"name":"Lichtstrasse","level":"safe","note":"Upscale area, well‑patrolled, low crime; typical visitor safety"},{"name":"Obermeyer","level":"avoid","note":"High petty‑theft and robbery activity; avoid especially after dark"},{"name":"Suedwindhoek","level":"caution","note":"Busy commercial hub; watch belongings, avoid isolated streets at night"},{"name":"Windhoek-West","level":"safe","note":"Residential suburb with low incident reports; generally safe for travelers"}]}}