{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/philippines/dumaguete","updatedAt":"2026-09-11T12:28:39.466Z","place":{"city":"Dumaguete","country":"Philippines","countryCode":"PH","lat":9.30646,"lon":123.30769},"safety":{"score":64,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":63,"confidence":0.87,"caps":[],"databaseScore":62,"travellerSentiment":{"score":74,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports describe feeling 'completely safe' during daytime and 'relatively safe' at night, citing low harassment and strong police presence, though some note unease after dark in residential zones.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":78,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":96,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":69,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller Sentiment","score":74,"tier":1},{"key":"advisories","label":"Advisories","score":50,"tier":2},{"key":"stability","label":"Stability","score":55,"tier":2},{"key":"health","label":"Health & Air","score":77,"tier":2}]},"advisories":[{"source":"U.S. Department of State","level":2,"label":"Exercise Increased Caution","updated":"Thu, 08 May 2025","url":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/philippines-travel-advisory.html"},{"source":"UK Foreign Office (FCDO)","level":3,"label":"Advises against all travel to parts of the country","updated":"2026-07-15T08:55:25Z","url":"https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/philippines"},{"source":"Government of Canada","level":2,"label":"Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)","updated":"2026-09-09T09:13:44.0066728-04:00","url":"https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/philippines"}],"indicators":[{"key":"homicide","label":"Homicide rate","value":4.34759149828352,"display":"4.3 / 100k","year":"2023","score":70,"source":"World Bank Open Data"},{"key":"crime_major_constraint","label":"Crime seen as a major business constraint","value":3.5,"display":"3.5%","year":"2015","score":89,"source":"World Bank Enterprise Surveys"},{"key":"terrorism_deaths_pm","label":"Terrorism deaths (latest year)","value":0.8562599650464408,"display":"0.86 / million","year":"2021","score":75,"source":"Global Terrorism Database"},{"key":"road_deaths","label":"Road traffic deaths","value":9.7,"display":"9.7 / 100k","year":"2021","score":67,"source":"WHO Global Health Observatory"},{"key":"stability","label":"Political stability & no terrorism","value":52.6707116,"display":"53/100","year":"2024","score":53,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"rule_of_law","label":"Rule of law","value":47.0863157,"display":"47/100","year":"2024","score":47,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"corruption","label":"Control of 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km","year":null,"score":88,"source":"OpenStreetMap"},{"key":"weather","label":"Extreme weather","value":31,"display":"September: highs ~31°C · heavy rain / flooding","year":null,"score":82,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":0,"display":"No active alerts · 50 quakes ≥M4.5 past yr","year":null,"score":65,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":2,"display":"Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts","year":null,"score":50,"source":"CA / US"},{"key":"research_robbery_risk","label":"Mugging & robbery risk","value":3,"display":"Moderate risk","year":null,"score":62,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_pickpocket_risk","label":"Pickpocketing & theft risk","value":4,"display":"Low risk","year":null,"score":96,"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":"Yes — Dumaguete is generally safe for visitors, with low violent crime against tourists but notable recent incidents requiring caution, especially at night and in isolated areas.","summary":"Dumaguete ranks as one of the Philippines' safest cities per 2026 World Travel Index, with strong police visibility and low petty crime targeting tourists. However, recent high-profile killings of foreigners in residential areas underscore that isolated violent crime can occur, necessitating standard precautions. Visitors report feeling safe during the day but advise increased vigilance after dark.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging and armed robbery risk is low overall but spiked recently with a fatal home invasion targeting foreigners in Bajumpandan; avoid isolated areas at night."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are uncommon but possible in crowded markets or festivals; remain alert in busy areas like the public market or near Rizal Boulevard."},"safeAreas":["Rizal Boulevard","Cadawinonan","Banilad","Calindagan"],"avoidAreas":["Bajumpandan (due to recent violent crime - home invasion Sep 2026)"],"scams":["Airport taxi touts overcharging or refusing to use meters","Money-changer short-counting","Digital scams via GCash and other apps","ATM skimming","Inflated bar bills"],"zones":[{"name":"Rizal Boulevard","level":"safe","note":"Well-lit promenade with visible police patrols; safe day and night for walking."},{"name":"Downtown / City Proper","level":"caution","note":"Generally safe during day; petty theft possible in crowded markets and jeepney terminals; avoid poorly lit side streets after dark."},{"name":"Bajumpandan","level":"avoid","note":"Site of recent home-invasion killing of American expat and Filipina wife (Sep 2026); exercise extreme caution, avoid nighttime travel alone."},{"name":"Piapi","level":"caution","note":"Residential area near university; moderate petty crime risk; avoid walking alone after dark."},{"name":"Cadawinonan","level":"safe","note":"Upscale residential zone with gated communities and active security patrols; low crime incidence."},{"name":"Banilad","level":"safe","note":"Affluent suburb with low crime rates, popular with expats and retirees; standard precautions advised."},{"name":"Junob","level":"caution","note":"Mix of residential and commercial; occasional pickpocketing near transport hubs; vigilance recommended after dark."},{"name":"Calindagan","level":"safe","note":"Quiet residential area near Silliman University; well-patrolled and generally safe for visitors."}]}}