{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/spain/malaga","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T00:23:24.119Z","place":{"city":"Málaga","country":"Spain","countryCode":"ES","lat":36.72016,"lon":-4.42034},"safety":{"score":83,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":90,"confidence":0.94,"caps":[],"databaseScore":83,"travellerSentiment":{"score":84,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports and forum posts indicate visitors generally feel safe during daylight, though many note heightened vigilance needed in busy tourist spots and during the recent heat‑wave warnings.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":78,"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":81,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller Sentiment","score":84,"tier":1},{"key":"advisories","label":"Advisories","score":72,"tier":2},{"key":"stability","label":"Stability","score":75,"tier":2},{"key":"health","label":"Health & Air","score":84,"tier":2}]},"advisories":[{"source":"UK Foreign Office (FCDO)","level":1,"label":"No advisory against travel","updated":"2026-07-26T10:37:34Z","url":"https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain"},{"source":"Government of Canada","level":2,"label":"Exercise a high degree of caution","updated":"2026-07-24T05:01:59.364592-04:00","url":"https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/spain"}],"indicators":[{"key":"homicide","label":"Homicide rate","value":0.690855954769765,"display":"0.7 / 100k","year":"2023","score":97,"source":"World Bank Open Data"},{"key":"terrorism_deaths_pm","label":"Terrorism deaths (latest year)","value":0,"display":"0 recorded","year":"2021","score":100,"source":"Global Terrorism Database"},{"key":"road_deaths","label":"Road traffic deaths","value":3.5,"display":"3.5 / 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accountability","value":76.9498381,"display":"77/100","year":"2024","score":77,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"numbeo_crime_index","label":"Crime index (crowdsourced)","value":31.79,"display":"31.8 / 100 · city-level","year":null,"score":76,"source":"Numbeo Crime Index"},{"key":"numbeo_safety_night","label":"Feeling safe walking alone at night","value":61.64,"display":"62 / 100","year":null,"score":77,"source":"Numbeo (city survey)"},{"key":"numbeo_safety_day","label":"Feeling safe walking alone in daylight","value":82.07,"display":"82 / 100","year":null,"score":88,"source":"Numbeo (city survey)"},{"key":"numbeo_worry_mugged","label":"Worry about being mugged or robbed","value":29.31,"display":"29 / 100","year":null,"score":76,"source":"Numbeo (city survey)"},{"key":"numbeo_violent_crime","label":"Violent crime as a local problem","value":25.56,"display":"26 / 100","year":null,"score":79,"source":"Numbeo (city survey)"},{"key":"numbeo_property_crime","label":"Property crime as a local problem","value":35.94,"display":"36 / 100","year":null,"score":69,"source":"Numbeo (city survey)"},{"key":"numbeo_drugs","label":"Drug dealing or use as a local problem","value":41.3,"display":"41 / 100","year":null,"score":63,"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":52,"display":"US AQI 52 · Moderate","year":null,"score":89,"source":"Open-Meteo Air Quality"},{"key":"health","label":"Travel health notices","value":null,"display":"3 global notices","year":null,"score":92,"source":"CDC Travelers' Health"},{"key":"weather","label":"Extreme weather","value":42,"display":"July: highs ~42°C · dangerous heat","year":null,"score":45,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":3,"display":"3 active alerts · Wildfire (orange)","year":null,"score":71,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":2,"display":"Level 2 — Exercise a high degree of caution","year":null,"score":72,"source":"Government of Canada"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Alert","title":"Global Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[{"kind":"Wildfire","severity":"orange","title":"forest fire notification in Spain","distanceKm":405},{"kind":"Wildfire","severity":"green","title":"forest fire notification in Spain","distanceKm":404},{"kind":"Wildfire","severity":"green","title":"forest fire notification in Algeria","distanceKm":453}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Málaga is one of Europe’s safest cities for visitors, with low violent crime and manageable petty‑theft risks.","summary":"Málaga scores 84/100 on the composite safety index, placing it safer than 91% of countries. Violent crime is rare, but pickpocketing is common in crowded tourist zones and during heat‑wave events. Recent incidents include a tourist‑train derailment in Cártama (June 2026) and ongoing wildfire alerts near the city (July 2026).","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are rare for visitors and typically occur in isolated areas at night; stay in well‑lit, populated neighborhoods after dark."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing is common in the historic centre, beaches, and on public transport, especially during festivals and heat‑wave crowds."},"safeAreas":["Historic Center (Calle Larios area)","Port of Malaga / Malagueta Beach","La Malagueta","Soho"],"avoidAreas":["Cártama (inland towns)","Red‑light district around Calle Vendeja"],"scams":["Fake police or security officials demanding cash or personal documents","Overpriced taxi rides from unlicensed drivers at the airport and train stations","Accommodation scams involving fake Airbnb listings and upfront full‑payment requests"],"zones":[{"name":"Historic Center (Calle Larios area)","level":"caution","note":"High foot traffic and pickpocket activity, stay alert especially at night"},{"name":"Port of Malaga / Malagueta Beach","level":"safe","note":"Well‑patrolled and busy during the day; night visits require normal caution"},{"name":"La Malagueta","level":"safe","note":"Popular beach area with visible police presence; low violent crime"},{"name":"Soho","level":"safe","note":"Residential and cultural district, generally quiet and safe for visitors"},{"name":"Cártama (inland towns)","level":"caution","note":"Recent tourist train accident and heat‑related alerts; stay aware of local advisories"}]}}