{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/senegal/thies","updatedAt":"2026-08-25T11:13:04.600Z","place":{"city":"Thiès","country":"Senegal","countryCode":"SN","lat":14.78944,"lon":-16.92602},"safety":{"score":69,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":71,"confidence":0.7,"caps":[],"databaseScore":66,"travellerSentiment":{"score":82,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Travelers report feeling safe during the day in Thiès, citing friendly locals and low harassment, but express caution about nighttime movement and petty crime in busy zones","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":70,"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":75,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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risk","value":3,"display":"Moderate risk","year":null,"score":70,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_sentiment_score","label":"Visitor safety sentiment","value":70,"display":"70 / 100 (Mostly positive)","year":null,"score":70,"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":[{"kind":"Flood","severity":"green","title":"flood alert in Senegal","distanceKm":112}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Thiès is generally safe for visitors, with low violent crime but notable petty theft and scam risks in crowded areas.","summary":"Thiès benefits from Senegal's very low homicide rate and stable environment, though travelers should remain alert to pickpocketing and opportunistic scams, especially in markets and transport hubs. Recent security deployments ahead of national events have increased police presence, contributing to overall safety. Health risks like dengue and measles are present nationwide but not elevated in Thiès specifically.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Armed robbery is rare in Thiès; isolated incidents may occur after dark in poorly lit areas, but visitors are not typical targets"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching occur in crowded markets and transport hubs, particularly Marché Sandaga and near the train station"},"safeAreas":["Cité des Cheminots","Plateau","Résidence Jacqueville"],"avoidAreas":["Ndiayène Pendao (limited infrastructure and sparse policing; higher risk of opportunistic crime, especially at night)"],"scams":["Fake guides offering unsolicited tours who later demand payment or lead to isolated areas for robbery","Street vendors snatching cash during bargaining and claiming it as their own","Taxi drivers overcharging or taking longer routes, particularly targeting foreigners"],"zones":[{"name":"Gare Thiès (city centre around the railway station)","level":"caution","note":"Busy transport hub with markets; pickpocketing and scams reported, especially targeting visitors."},{"name":"Marché Sandaga (central market area)","level":"caution","note":"Crowded market; petty theft and cash-snatching scams common; keep valuables secure."},{"name":"Cité des Cheminots (railway workers' neighbourhood)","level":"safe","note":"Residential area with artisan workshops; generally safe by day, avoid isolated streets after dark."},{"name":"Plateau (administrative and commercial centre)","level":"safe","note":"Government offices and businesses; well-patrolled, low crime, safe for daytime visits."},{"name":"Keur Moussa (southern residential area)","level":"caution","note":"Mix of homes and small businesses; occasional petty theft reported, stay alert after dark."},{"name":"Ndiayène Pendao (northern outskirts)","level":"avoid","note":"Limited infrastructure and sparse policing; higher risk of opportunistic crime, especially at night."},{"name":"Fass Thiès (eastern industrial zone)","level":"caution","note":"Factories and workshops; safe during work hours, avoid after dark due to poor lighting and theft risk."},{"name":"Résidence Jacqueville (western residential area)","level":"safe","note":"Quieter neighbourhood with good lighting and community presence; low incident reports."}]}}