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As of October 2026, Apia scores 86/100 on the IsMyTripSafe composite safety index — verdict: yes — very safe. Yes, Apia is generally safe for travelers exercising normal precautions. The main risks for visitors are tourist-targeted scams.
Safety Report
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Samoa · Assessed 13 October 2026
86
/ 100
What drives this score
01 · Official Guidance
No advisory against travel
“Global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East Escalation in the Middle East has caused widespread travel disruption, including airspace closures, delayed and cancelled flights. Your travel plans may be affected, even if your destination is not in the Middle East.”
Updated 2026-10-07T11:22:52Z
Full advisory →Exercise normal security precautions
“Canada's official risk level for Samoa: exercise normal security precautions.”
Updated 2026-09-24T08:53:35.1944643-04:00
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
LowA 2022 report mentioned authorities assisting a robbed tourist, indicating isolated incidents rather than widespread risk.
Pickpocketing
LowPickpocketing and bag-snatching are not frequently reported as issues for visitors in Apia.
03 · Environment
04 · Institutions
05 · Field Research
Traveller sentiment score
Mostly positive
90/100
A high percentage of residents feel safe walking alone after dark, indicating a generally secure environment for visitors.
Yes, Apia is generally safe for travelers exercising normal precautions.
Apia presents a low risk of violent crime, with most visitors reporting feeling safe. While petty crime is uncommon, official advisories recommend standard security measures. Travelers should be aware of potential health advisories and road safety.
Recent developments
Common scams
Full briefing
Apia offers a safe environment for travelers, with official advisories indicating normal security precautions are sufficient. The city benefits from a low crime rate, with a significant majority of residents reporting feeling safe walking alone after dark.
While violent crime is rare, a Samoa Observer article in June 2025 did raise concerns about crime in Apia, and in October 2022, authorities assisted a tourist who had been robbed. These incidents appear to be isolated rather than indicative of widespread issues. Petty theft like pickpocketing is not a significant concern for visitors.
Travelers should remain aware of global health advisories, including those for Dengue and Measles, as noted by the CDC. Road safety is also a consideration, so exercise caution when crossing streets or if driving. Adhering to standard travel precautions regarding personal belongings will further enhance your safety in Apia.
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06 · Neighbourhoods
Our field research rated 6 Apia districts for visitors: 4 safer, 2 needing caution. See them plotted on the Apia safety map.
VaitelecautionA more industrial and residential area; exercise caution, especially after dark.
Moata'acautionSome reports of crime concerns; stay alert and avoid isolated areas.
Apia Central Business DistrictsaferGenerally safe with good visitor sentiment and low crime risk.
MatautusaferA commercial area, considered safe for visitors.
MalifasaferA residential area generally perceived as safe.
FalealilisaferA coastal area, generally safe for tourists.
07 · After Dark
81% of people in Samoa say they feel safe walking alone at night in their area (UN SDG survey, 2020).
A 2022 report mentioned authorities assisting a robbed tourist, indicating isolated incidents rather than widespread risk.
After dark, be most careful around Vaitele, Moata'a. Stick to busy, well-lit streets and licensed taxis or ride-hail late at night.
08 · Questions
Yes, Apia is generally safe for travelers exercising normal precautions. Apia presents a low risk of violent crime, with most visitors reporting feeling safe. While petty crime is uncommon, official advisories recommend standard security measures. Travelers should be aware of potential health advisories and road safety. (Assessed 13 October 2026.)
Safety is not one number, and this Apia 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.
Apia scores 86/100 — see the Samoa safety overview for country-level data.
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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