{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/south-africa/knysna","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T17:43:13.517Z","place":{"city":"Knysna","country":"South Africa","countryCode":"ZA","lat":-34.03627,"lon":23.04713},"safety":{"score":58,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":53,"confidence":0.87,"caps":[],"databaseScore":58,"travellerSentiment":{"score":59,"label":"Cautiously Optimistic","summary":"Official tourism sites state Knysna is safe but requires vigilance, while some online forums and news reports highlight crime concerns, suggesting a mixed sentiment among visitors and residents.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":45,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":52,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Visitors should be aware of their surroundings, especially after dark, and take precautions against petty theft and more serious crimes.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Violent crime, including robbery and mugging, is common in South Africa and visitors should be cautious, especially after dark."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are risks in tourist areas; keep valuables secure and out of sight."},"safeAreas":["Thesen Islands","Leisure Isle"],"avoidAreas":["Hornlee"],"scams":["Pickpocketing and distraction tactics","Fake police demanding roadside fines","Taxi overcharging","Fake accommodation deals","Unofficial guides","Drink spiking","Card skimming via public Wi-Fi","Scams targeting tourists during peak holiday seasons"],"zones":[{"name":"Thesen Islands","level":"safe","note":"Gated community with high security, popular with tourists."},{"name":"Knysna Central","level":"caution","note":"High police presence, but still requires vigilance against petty crime."},{"name":"Leisure Isle","level":"safe","note":"Residential area with a generally low crime rate."},{"name":"Belvedere","level":"caution","note":"Mixed residential and commercial, exercise caution, especially after dark."},{"name":"Hornlee","level":"avoid","note":"Reported higher crime rates; avoid isolated areas and after dark."},{"name":"Sedgefield","level":"caution","note":"Smaller town nearby, generally safe but maintain awareness."}]}}