{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/spain/alicante","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T00:23:45.732Z","place":{"city":"Alicante","country":"Spain","countryCode":"ES","lat":38.34517,"lon":-0.48149},"safety":{"score":79,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":85,"confidence":0.94,"caps":[],"databaseScore":82,"travellerSentiment":{"score":67,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Travelers report feeling safe during daylight but note heightened awareness of pickpockets and heat‑related discomfort after sunset","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":78,"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":79,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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survey)"},{"key":"numbeo_property_crime","label":"Property crime as a local problem","value":42.41,"display":"42 / 100","year":null,"score":62,"source":"Numbeo (city survey)"},{"key":"numbeo_drugs","label":"Drug dealing or use as a local problem","value":48.17,"display":"48 / 100","year":null,"score":56,"source":"Numbeo (city survey)"},{"key":"safe_walking_dark","label":"Feel safe walking alone after dark","value":78.3,"display":"78.3%","year":"2013","score":82,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"human_trafficking_victims","label":"Detected human-trafficking victims","value":0.51,"display":"0.51 / 100k","year":"2024","score":85,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"bribery_contact_rate","label":"Bribery during public-official contact","value":2,"display":"2.0%","year":"2021","score":96,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"air_quality","label":"Air quality","value":49,"display":"US AQI 49 · Good","year":null,"score":90,"source":"Open-Meteo Air 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Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[{"kind":"Wildfire","severity":"orange","title":"forest fire notification in Spain","distanceKm":172},{"kind":"Wildfire","severity":"orange","title":"forest fire notification in Spain","distanceKm":379},{"kind":"Wildfire","severity":"orange","title":"forest fire notification in Spain","distanceKm":415},{"kind":"Wildfire","severity":"green","title":"forest fire notification in Algeria","distanceKm":384},{"kind":"Wildfire","severity":"green","title":"forest fire notification in Spain","distanceKm":398}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Alicante is a generally safe coastal city for visitors, but petty crime and summer hazards demand vigilance.","summary":"Alicante scores 83/100 on composite safety, with strong homicide and terrorism scores but elevated petty crime and heat risks; recent data shows pickpocketing spikes in tourist zones and wildfire alerts nearby.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging is uncommon but can occur in isolated night‑time areas such as the port outskirts; avoid deserted streets after dark"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Pickpocketing is rampant in crowded tourist hubs — Postiguet Beach, Explanada de España, and market squares — especially during festivals and heatwaves"},"safeAreas":["Playa de San Juan","El Barrio de la Florida","Villamartín","Zona del Puerto"],"avoidAreas":["Almoradí (high property crime and gang activity)","El Barrio de San Blas (nighttime incidents)"],"scams":["fake police impersonation","distraction pickpocket teams in crowded plazas","overcharged taxi fares from unlicensed drivers"],"zones":[{"name":"Casco Viejo (Old Town)","level":"caution","note":"High foot traffic and pickpocketing hotspots; stay alert especially after dark"},{"name":"Playa de San Juan","level":"safe","note":"Well-patrolled beach area with lifeguards and low violent crime; safe for daytime visits"},{"name":"El Barrio de la Florida","level":"safe","note":"Residential and commercial district with strong police presence; generally safe for visitors"},{"name":"Villamartín","level":"safe","note":"Quiet suburban area with low crime rates; suitable for families and solo travelers"},{"name":"La Marina Urbanisation","level":"caution","note":"Tourist-heavy zone with occasional petty theft; avoid poorly lit streets at night"},{"name":"El Barrio de San Blas","level":"caution","note":"Popular with nightlife; alcohol-fueled incidents rise after midnight"},{"name":"Zona del Puerto","level":"safe","note":"Port and marina area is secure during daylight; minimal risk but keep belongings attended"},{"name":"Almoradí","level":"avoid","note":"High incidence of property crime and documented gang activity; avoid entirely"}]}}