{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/solomon-islands/honiara","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T00:09:28.159Z","place":{"city":"Honiara","country":"Solomon Islands","countryCode":"SB","lat":-9.43333,"lon":159.95},"safety":{"score":72,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":75,"confidence":0.77,"caps":[],"databaseScore":74,"travellerSentiment":{"score":63,"label":"Mixed","summary":"Recent traveller reports on forums and review sites indicate visitors generally feel comfortable during daylight but express concern about night‑time street crime and occasional protests","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":68,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":58,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":67,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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low homicide, stable governance and good air quality, while crime perception is moderate and rule‑of‑law scores are weaker.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Armed or violent robbery against visitors is rare but can occur in isolated incidents, particularly near the waterfront at night"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Pickpocketing and bag‑snatching are common in crowded spots such as the Central Market and on public buses"},"safeAreas":["Munda Point","Bishop's Beach","Gao"],"avoidAreas":["Gao","Kukum (nighttime)","Central Market (after dark)"],"scams":["Taxi overcharging and unofficial fares","Currency exchange traps at markets","Fake tour operators offering unauthorised excursions"],"zones":[{"name":"Kukum","level":"caution","note":"Petty crime and occasional unrest reported; stay alert especially after dark"},{"name":"Central Honiara","level":"caution","note":"High foot traffic and market areas attract pickpockets; avoid isolated streets at night"},{"name":"Munda 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