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As of October 2026, Ceuta scores 86/100 on the IsMyTripSafe composite safety index — verdict: yes — very safe. Yes. Ceuta is generally safe for visitors despite migration-related tensions and occasional protests. The main risks for visitors are pickpocketing (moderate risk) and tourist-targeted scams.
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Spain · Assessed 13 October 2026
86
/ 100
What drives this score
01 · Official Guidance
No advisory against travel
“Before you travel If you are planning to travel to Spain through France, check the travel advice for France before you start your journey. If you are planning to travel to Spain through Gibraltar, check the travel advice for Gibraltar before you start your journey.”
Updated 2026-10-07T12:53:18Z
Full advisory →Exercise a high degree of caution
“Canada's official risk level for Spain: exercise a high degree of caution.”
Updated 2026-10-09T08:59:48.0831091-04:00
Full advisory →02 · Evidence Signals
Urban scale factor
City SignalCity Geocoding
Homicide rate
Robbery / mugging
LowMugging risk is low; incidents rare and typically opportunistic in poorly lit areas
Pickpocketing
ModeratePickpocketing occurs in markets and near ferry terminals, especially during protests
03 · Environment
04 · Institutions
05 · Field Research
Traveller sentiment score
Mostly positive
84/100
Most visitors report feeling safe walking alone after dark, though some express unease during protest periods.
Yes. Ceuta is generally safe for visitors despite migration-related tensions and occasional protests.
Ceuta benefits from low homicide rates and strong health and environmental scores, though migration pressures have prompted elevated government advisories and periodic protests. Visitors should remain alert in crowded areas and near border zones where tensions can flare.
Recent developments
Common scams
Full briefing
Ceuta remains a low-crime enclave with strong health infrastructure and minimal violent risk, though migration-related protests have become a recurring feature. Demonstrations in September and October drew large crowds, primarily focused on border policy rather than targeting tourists, yet they can disrupt movement and increase petty crime risks in nearby areas. The US and Canadian advisories reflect these tensions, urging caution despite the absence of direct threats to visitors. Pickpocketing remains the most common concern, particularly around the ferry port and central markets during peak protest activity. Travelers should steer clear of rally zones, especially after dark, and rely on licensed transport. While the city feels secure for most, staying alert in crowded spaces and securing belongings will ensure a trouble-free visit.
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06 · Neighbourhoods
Our field research rated 8 Ceuta districts for visitors: 4 safer, 3 needing caution and 1 best avoided. See them plotted on the Ceuta safety map.
BenzúavoidBorder area with Morocco; heightened police presence due to migrant crossing attempts and occasional clashes.
Centro (City Centre)cautionBusy with shops and transport hub; petty theft possible in crowds, especially near border crossing and bus station.
Sidi EmbarekcautionNear the ferry port; pickpocketing reported in tourist zones, remain alert with belongings.
El PríncipecautionIndustrial zone with sporadic migrant-related tensions; avoid after dark unless necessary.
Príncipe AlfonsosaferResidential hillside area with low crime; popular with locals and expats, well-lit and quiet at night.
Recinto FerialsaferFairground and event area; generally safe during daylight events, low residential crime.
San AmarosaferQuiet residential neighbourhood west of centre; minimal reported incidents, good for families.
Marina del SursaferWaterfront promenade with cafes and yachts; well-patrolled, safe for evening strolls.
07 · After Dark
78% of people in Spain say they feel safe walking alone at night in their area (UN SDG survey, 2013).
Mugging risk is low; incidents rare and typically opportunistic in poorly lit areas
After dark, be most careful around Benzú, Centro (City Centre), Sidi Embarek, El Príncipe. Stick to busy, well-lit streets and licensed taxis or ride-hail late at night.
08 · Questions
Yes. Ceuta is generally safe for visitors despite migration-related tensions and occasional protests. Ceuta benefits from low homicide rates and strong health and environmental scores, though migration pressures have prompted elevated government advisories and periodic protests. Visitors should remain alert in crowded areas and near border zones where tensions can flare. (Assessed 13 October 2026.)
Safety is not one number, and this Ceuta report does not pretend it is: the score is re-weighted for who is travelling. A woman travelling alone, a family with children and a solo backpacker face different street-level risks, so the headline score shifts and the report leads with the findings that matter for that group. Personalize this report in one click to see the 2026 score and safety briefing for your specific travellers.
Field research flags Benzú as best avoided. See the district-by-district safety map.
Ceuta ranks #5 of 9 Spain destinations we've assessed, scoring 86/100. See the Spain safety overview for the full list.
The score blends 11+ public data sources — government advisories, UNODC/World Bank crime statistics, FBI crime data for U.S. cities, WHO health data, live air quality and disaster alerts — with AI field research over current local reporting. The databases carry the bulk of the weight; the traveller-sentiment score from field research carries the rest. Full methodology.
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