{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/spain/ceuta","updatedAt":"2026-09-12T19:41:46.532Z","place":{"city":"Ceuta","country":"Spain","countryCode":"ES","lat":35.88919,"lon":-5.32042},"safety":{"score":75,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":80,"confidence":0.87,"caps":[],"databaseScore":75,"travellerSentiment":{"score":73,"label":"Mixed to negative","summary":"Recent visitor reports describe anxiety due to visible military presence, protests, and blocked streets; many feel uneasy despite low direct threat to tourists.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":45,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":75,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Ceuta is currently unsafe for travelers due to the ongoing migrant crisis, with heightened security presence, protests, and localized unrest.","summary":"Ceuta faces extreme pressure from a mass migrant influx since late July 2026, overwhelming local services and triggering Spanish military deployment. While violent crime against tourists remains low, the risk of civil unrest, temporary detention, and disruption to movement is high. Travelers should avoid the border zone and monitor real-time developments.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Armed robbery targeting visitors is rare; incidents are mostly opportunistic and occur near poorly lit outskirts at night."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching occur in crowded areas like the ferry port and Plaza de los Reyes, particularly during protest-related gatherings."},"safeAreas":["",""],"avoidAreas":["Temporary migrant holding areas near border fences (e.g. Benzú perimeter) – avoid due to active unrest, security operations, and risk of detention or confrontation"],"scams":["Fake police or officials demanding fines for migrant-related violations","Distraction thefts near crowded ferry terminals and border queues"],"zones":[{"name":"Centro (City Centre)","level":"caution","note":"Generally safe by day but heightened security presence and occasional protests related to migrant crisis; avoid large gatherings and stay alert for pickpocketing."},{"name":"Benzú","level":"avoid","note":"Temporary migrant holding areas near border fences; avoid due to unrest, security operations, and risk of detention or confrontation."},{"name":"","level":"safe","note":"Residential area with low crime, away from border tensions; normal precautions advised."},{"name":"","level":"caution","note":"Popular with visitors but increased police patrols and resident-led migrant watch groups; avoid confrontations and respect local sensitivities."},{"name":"","level":"safe","note":"Quiet residential zone with minimal incident reports; standard safety for leisure and accommodation."},{"name":"","level":"caution","note":"Industrial port area with restricted access; not for tourists, but if passing through, beware of vehicle traffic and limited lighting at night."}]}}