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As of October 2026, Baguio City scores 68/100 on the IsMyTripSafe composite safety index — verdict: yes — generally safe. Baguio City is generally safe for visitors, but requires awareness of environmental hazards and petty crime. The main risks for visitors are pickpocketing (moderate risk) and robbery (moderate risk).
Safety Report
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Philippines · Assessed 13 October 2026
68
/ 100
What drives this score
01 · Official Guidance
Advises against all travel to parts of the country
“Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Areas where FCDO advises against travel Mindanao and the Sulu archipelago FCDO advises against all travel to western and central Mindanao and the Sulu archipelago.”
Updated 2026-10-07T11:19:22Z
Full advisory →Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)
“Canada's official risk level for Philippines: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories).”
Updated 2026-09-25T07:02:51.804176-04:00
Full advisory →02 · Evidence Signals
Mugging & robbery risk
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Pickpocketing & theft risk
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Visitor safety sentiment
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Urban scale factor
City SignalCity Geocoding
Homicide rate
Robbery / mugging
ModerateWhile overall crime rates are moderate, there have been recent reports of robberies, with suspects being apprehended.
Pickpocketing
ModeratePickpocketing and bag-snatching are risks in crowded tourist areas and markets.
03 · Environment
04 · Institutions
05 · Field Research
Traveller sentiment score
Mostly positive
70/100
Reports from 2025 indicated Baguio was considered one of the 'safest cities for travelers' in the Philippines, and the mayor assured safety during the Christmas season.
Baguio City is generally safe for visitors, but requires awareness of environmental hazards and petty crime.
While official advisories highlight caution for the Philippines broadly, Baguio itself has a moderate crime index. Travelers should be aware of seasonal weather risks and potential for petty theft, especially in crowded areas.
Recent developments
Common scams
Full briefing
Baguio City presents a generally safe environment for travelers, though vigilance is advised. Recent reports indicate a moderate level of crime, with arrests made in connection to robberies. The city's air quality has also been noted as a concern, and authorities have previously advised avoiding parks during heavy rains and strong winds, as seen in August 2026 advisories from GMA Network and local park management.
Travelers should be aware of the potential for petty crime, particularly pickpocketing and bag-snatching in busy areas like markets and tourist spots. While the Cordillera police reported zero crimes in many towns in July 2026, this does not negate the risks in more populated urban centers. It is advisable to secure valuables and avoid displaying them openly.
Given the region's susceptibility to typhoons and heavy rainfall, especially during the wet season, it is crucial to monitor weather updates and heed any local advisories regarding closures of parks or other attractions, as experienced with Typhoon Kiyapo in July 2026. While specific scams targeting tourists are not heavily detailed in recent reports, standard precautions against overcharging by taxi drivers and distraction tactics are prudent. The city's overall safety perception has been positive in past years, with a 2025 index naming it among the safest in the Philippines.
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06 · Neighbourhoods
Our field research rated 6 Baguio City districts for visitors: 3 safer, 3 needing caution. See them plotted on the Baguio City safety map.
Central Business DistrictcautionModerate risk of pickpocketing and robbery; protests can occur.
Burnham ParkcautionRisk of park closures during heavy rains and strong winds; exercise caution.
Session RoadcautionHigh foot traffic area with moderate risk of pickpocketing and petty theft.
Baguio Cathedral AreasaferGenerally safe, but exercise usual urban precautions.
Mines View ParksaferTourist area, generally safe but be aware of surroundings.
Camp John HaysaferResort and recreational area, considered safe.
07 · After Dark
While overall crime rates are moderate, there have been recent reports of robberies, with suspects being apprehended.
After dark, be most careful around Central Business District, Burnham Park, Session Road. Stick to busy, well-lit streets and licensed taxis or ride-hail late at night.
08 · Questions
Baguio City is generally safe for visitors, but requires awareness of environmental hazards and petty crime. While official advisories highlight caution for the Philippines broadly, Baguio itself has a moderate crime index. Travelers should be aware of seasonal weather risks and potential for petty theft, especially in crowded areas. (Assessed 13 October 2026.)
Safety is not one number, and this Baguio City report does not pretend it is: the score is re-weighted for who is travelling. A woman travelling alone, a family with children and a solo backpacker face different street-level risks, so the headline score shifts and the report leads with the findings that matter for that group. Personalize this report in one click to see the 2026 score and safety briefing for your specific travellers.
No districts were flagged as no-go areas for visitors at the last assessment.
Baguio City ranks #9 of 9 Philippines destinations we've assessed, scoring 68/100. See the Philippines safety overview for the full list.
The score blends 13+ public data sources — government advisories, UNODC/World Bank crime statistics, FBI crime data for U.S. cities, WHO health data, live air quality and disaster alerts — with AI field research over current local reporting. The databases carry the bulk of the weight; the traveller-sentiment score from field research carries the rest. Full methodology.
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