{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/seychelles/victoria","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T00:11:13.656Z","place":{"city":"Victoria","country":"Seychelles","countryCode":"SC","lat":-4.62001,"lon":55.45501},"safety":{"score":80,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":86,"confidence":0.91,"caps":[],"databaseScore":79,"travellerSentiment":{"score":86,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler posts describe feeling generally secure during daylight, with concerns limited to petty theft in crowded spots.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":82,"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":63,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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market stalls"],"zones":[{"name":"Victoria Central","level":"caution","note":"Petty theft rising in tourist hubs; stay alert after dark"},{"name":"Beau Vallon","level":"caution","note":"Popular beach area with increasing opportunistic theft; avoid leaving belongings unattended"},{"name":"Mont Fleuri","level":"safe","note":"Upscale residential area with private security and low crime rates"},{"name":"English River","level":"safe","note":"Quiet southern district with good medical facilities and well‑patrolled streets"},{"name":"La Digue (main settlement)","level":"caution","note":"Tourist island with petty crime incidents at night; normal precautions advised"},{"name":"Pointe Larue","level":"avoid","note":"High petty‑theft risk after dark; avoid isolated streets"},{"name":"Baie Lazare","level":"caution","note":"Scenic coastal area with occasional scams targeting tourists; stay vigilant"}]}}