{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/samoa/apia","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T00:14:52.095Z","place":{"city":"Apia","country":"Samoa","countryCode":"WS","lat":-13.83333,"lon":-171.76666},"safety":{"score":83,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":90,"confidence":0.8,"caps":[],"databaseScore":82,"travellerSentiment":{"score":88,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports describe feeling safe walking around Apia after dark, especially in the central business district, though some note occasional petty theft in crowded spots.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":88,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":71,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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notices","year":null,"score":92,"source":"CDC Travelers' Health"},{"key":"weather","label":"Extreme weather","value":28,"display":"July: highs ~28°C · wet spell","year":null,"score":92,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":0,"display":"No active alerts · 50 quakes ≥M4.5 past yr","year":null,"score":76,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":1,"display":"Level 1 — Exercise normal security precautions","year":null,"score":97,"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":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Apia is safe for visitors who follow normal precautions.","summary":"Apia’s composite safety index of 82 places it well above the global average, with low violent crime and strong government control, though infrastructure and rule‑of‑law scores are modest. Recent data show petty theft in market areas and occasional road‑related incidents, but no active disaster alerts.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are rare; most incidents involve petty theft in busy market areas."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag‑snatching occur most often in Apia’s central market and near cruise‑ship terminals."},"safeAreas":["Snell's Wharf","Tuana","Tafaga","Lalomanu"],"avoidAreas":["Mauga (high petty‑theft activity, especially after dark)","Faleolo outskirts (vehicle break‑ins reported)"],"scams":["Taxi overcharging and demanding exact change","Fake village access fees","‘Remember me’ street trick where locals ask for a tip then claim no change"],"zones":[{"name":"Snell's Wharf","level":"safe","note":"Quiet waterfront area, low foot traffic at night, frequent police patrols; locals and tourists report feeling secure"},{"name":"Vaimoso","level":"caution","note":"Residential district with occasional petty theft reports, especially after dark; advisable to stay alert and avoid isolated streets"},{"name":"Mauga","level":"avoid","note":"High-crime zone near the market, frequent bag‑snatching and pickpocketing incidents reported recently"},{"name":"Kolma","level":"caution","note":"Commercial hub with busy streets; scams targeting tourists have risen, but daytime activity is generally safe"},{"name":"Tuana","level":"safe","note":"Upscale residential area with well‑lit streets and active community watch; visitors feel comfortable walking during day and early evening"},{"name":"Faleolo","level":"caution","note":"Industrial outskirts see occasional vehicle break‑ins; stay vigilant, especially after heavy rain"},{"name":"Tafaga","level":"safe","note":"Coastal neighborhood with low crime rates and strong community ties; safe for tourists during daylight hours"},{"name":"Lalomanu","level":"caution","note":"Tourist‑focused beach area; occasional alcohol‑related disturbances at night, but overall low risk"}]}}