{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/south-africa/george","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T17:44:28.090Z","place":{"city":"George","country":"South Africa","countryCode":"ZA","lat":-33.963,"lon":22.46173},"safety":{"score":49,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":39,"confidence":0.87,"caps":[],"databaseScore":50,"travellerSentiment":{"score":43,"label":"Cautious","summary":"Traveler sentiment indicates a low feeling of safety when walking alone at night, and a moderate worry about being mugged or robbed, reflecting significant safety concerns.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":35,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":34,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":43,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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The high homicide rate in South Africa, coupled with local crime concerns and official advisories, necessitates vigilance. Travelers should be aware of risks related to violent and property crime, and potential social tensions.","robberyRisk":{"level":"High","note":"While specific data for George is limited, the high national homicide rate and traveler concerns about mugging and robbery in South Africa indicate a significant risk."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Concerns about property crime and theft are present, suggesting a moderate risk of pickpocketing and bag-snatching, particularly in tourist areas or crowded locations."},"safeAreas":["Wilderness","Victoria Bay","Gwaing River"],"avoidAreas":["Thembalethu (higher crime rates, avoid after dark)"],"scams":["Express kidnapping, where victims are forced to withdraw money from ATMs.","Scams related to fake accommodation or tour operators."],"zones":[{"name":"City Centre","level":"caution","note":"Higher risk of petty crime and opportunistic theft, especially after dark."},{"name":"George South","level":"caution","note":"Reports of drug dealing and associated issues; exercise heightened awareness."},{"name":"George East","level":"caution","note":"Some areas may experience higher crime rates; stick to well-lit, populated streets."},{"name":" Thembalethu","level":"caution","note":"Higher crime rates reported, including violent crime; avoid after dark."},{"name":" Wilderness","level":"safe","note":"Generally considered a safer tourist area, but still exercise normal precautions."},{"name":" Victoria Bay","level":"safe","note":"A popular tourist spot, generally safe but be aware of surroundings."},{"name":" Gwaing River","level":"safe","note":"Residential area, typically safe but maintain awareness."}]}}