{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/oman/nizwa","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T17:27:01.253Z","place":{"city":"Nizwa","country":"Oman","countryCode":"OM","lat":22.93333,"lon":57.53333},"safety":{"score":44,"level":"CAUTION","answer":"Caution advised","saferThanPctOfCountries":32,"confidence":0.84,"caps":[{"max":44,"reason":"Level 3 advisory — reconsider travel"}],"databaseScore":44,"travellerSentiment":{"score":88,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Travelers consistently report Nizwa as safe and family-friendly, with welcoming locals and rich cultural experiences. Concerns center on road safety and summer heat rather than personal security.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":78,"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":84,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller Sentiment","score":88,"tier":1},{"key":"advisories","label":"Advisories","score":30,"tier":2},{"key":"stability","label":"Stability","score":75,"tier":2},{"key":"health","label":"Health & Air","score":69,"tier":2}]},"advisories":[{"source":"UK Foreign Office (FCDO)","level":1,"label":"No advisory against travel","updated":"2026-07-22T12:46:33Z","url":"https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/oman"},{"source":"Government of Canada","level":3,"label":"Avoid non-essential travel","updated":"2026-07-29T14:31:46.2003107-04:00","url":"https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/oman"}],"indicators":[{"key":"homicide","label":"Homicide rate","value":0.138633928990513,"display":"0.1 / 100k","year":"2023","score":100,"source":"World Bank Open Data"},{"key":"terrorism_deaths_pm","label":"Terrorism deaths (latest year)","value":0,"display":"0 recorded","year":null,"score":100,"source":"Global Terrorism Database"},{"key":"road_deaths","label":"Road traffic deaths","value":11,"display":"11.0 / 100k","year":"2021","score":63,"source":"WHO Global Health Observatory"},{"key":"stability","label":"Political stability & no terrorism","value":76.6085897,"display":"77/100","year":"2024","score":77,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"rule_of_law","label":"Rule of law","value":64.6984828,"display":"65/100","year":"2024","score":65,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"corruption","label":"Control of corruption","value":58.1223297,"display":"58/100","year":"2024","score":58,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"gov_effectiveness","label":"Government effectiveness","value":62.3751465,"display":"62/100","year":"2024","score":62,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"regulatory","label":"Regulatory quality","value":65.7058833,"display":"66/100","year":"2024","score":66,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"voice","label":"Voice & accountability","value":41.3125372,"display":"41/100","year":"2024","score":41,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"city_population_scale","label":"Urban scale factor","value":72076,"display":"72k residents","year":null,"score":88,"source":"City Geocoding"},{"key":"human_trafficking_victims","label":"Detected human-trafficking victims","value":0,"display":"0.00 / 100k","year":"2024","score":92,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"air_quality","label":"Air quality","value":143,"display":"US AQI 143 · Unhealthy for sensitive groups","year":null,"score":47,"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":"hospitals","label":"Hospitals nearby","value":9.949957103,"display":"10 beds / 10k · country avg","year":"2023","score":48,"source":"WHO Global Health Observatory"},{"key":"weather","label":"Extreme weather","value":45,"display":"July: highs ~45°C · dangerous heat","year":null,"score":45,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":0,"display":"No active alerts · low seismicity","year":null,"score":100,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":3,"display":"Level 3 — Avoid non-essential travel","year":null,"score":30,"source":"Government of Canada"},{"key":"research_robbery_risk","label":"Mugging & robbery risk","value":4,"display":"Low risk","year":null,"score":92,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_pickpocket_risk","label":"Pickpocketing & theft risk","value":4,"display":"Low risk","year":null,"score":92,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_sentiment_score","label":"Visitor safety sentiment","value":78,"display":"78 / 100 (Mostly positive)","year":null,"score":78,"source":"City Web Research"}],"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":"Nizwa is safe for visitors in terms of crime (very low), but current regional geopolitical tensions from Iran strikes warrant caution—check official advisories before traveling.","summary":"Nizwa itself has excellent crime metrics and a welcoming reputation for tourists. However, the composite index reflects a Level 3 advisory due to recent Iran-US regional tensions (strikes reported within Oman since July 8, 2026). Road safety and extreme summer heat are practical concerns; dress-code sensitivity matters for women.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Crime index 18.3/100 is very low; no mugging or armed robbery reports in dossier. Nizwa is listed among Oman's safest tourist destinations."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"No specific data, but overall crime is minimal. Tourist areas like Nizwa Souq and Nizwa Fort are busy but reported as welcoming; standard urban vigilance applies (secure bags, avoid crowds at night)."},"safeAreas":["Historic Quarter (Nizwa Fort)","Central Downtown","Residential Areas","Al Khodari Mosque District"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Taxi drivers overcharging tourists—agree fares beforehand or use official/app-based services","Fake souvenirs and antiques in markets—buy from established, reputable shops","Counterfeit currency—inspect notes carefully, especially in exchanges","Accommodation bait-and-switch—confirm bookings directly with the property","Unlicensed mosque guides offering unofficial tours"],"zones":[{"name":"Historic Quarter (Nizwa Fort)","level":"safe","note":"Tourist district with historic fortress, museum, and old town character. High police presence, family-friendly landmarks."},{"name":"Nizwa Souq","level":"caution","note":"Traditional market with skilled craftspeople. Safe but busy—watch for pickpockets and taxi overcharging (common Oman scam patterns)."},{"name":"Central Downtown","level":"safe","note":"Commercial and administrative hub. Well-lit, policed, main banking and service area."},{"name":"Residential Areas","level":"safe","note":"Modern neighborhoods with families and locals. Quiet, low crime, good infrastructure."},{"name":"Al Khodari Mosque District","level":"safe","note":"Cultural and religious center around one of the world's oldest mosques. Peaceful; respect prayer times and dress code."},{"name":"Wadi Al Abyad","level":"caution","note":"Natural wadi landscape popular for hiking. Fire risk (incident Nov 2025). Avoid during rare heavy rains due to flash-flood potential."}]}}