{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/spain/mungia","updatedAt":"2026-10-12T14:32:09.067Z","place":{"city":"Mungia","country":"Spain","countryCode":"ES","lat":43.35461,"lon":-2.84524},"safety":{"score":87,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":94,"confidence":0.68,"caps":[],"databaseScore":86,"travellerSentiment":{"score":91,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Visitors report feeling very safe walking alone day and night, citing the town's tranquility and strong community presence as key factors.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":88,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":96,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":86,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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advisory","value":2,"display":"Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts","year":null,"score":75,"source":"CA / US"}],"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":"Flood","severity":"green","title":"flood alert in Spain","distanceKm":324},{"kind":"Flood","severity":"green","title":"flood alert in France","distanceKm":481}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes. Mungia is a very safe town for visitors, with low crime and no recent safety incidents reported.","summary":"Mungia benefits from Spain's strong safety indicators, including a homicide rate of 0.7 per 100k and no terrorism deaths, supported by good air quality and ample medical facilities. While national advisories cite terrorism and unrest, no local incidents affect Mungia, and visitor sentiment remains positive due to its small size and Basque Country setting.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Armed robbery is extremely rare; no recent incidents reported in Mungia or immediate surroundings."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Pickpocketing risk is minimal but remains possible in crowded spots like the Saturday market or bus stops."},"safeAreas":["Mungia Casco Histórico","Santurtzi","Bermeo"],"avoidAreas":["Portugalete (higher vandalism and opportunistic theft, avoid poorly lit areas at night)","Barakaldo (sporadic assault and drug-related reports; exercise heightened caution)"],"scams":["Fake petitions or donation requests in town squares","Overcharging in restaurants near tourist routes"],"zones":[{"name":"Mungia Casco Histórico","level":"safe","note":"Historic centre with low crime, well-lit streets, and regular local police presence."},{"name":"Santurtzi","level":"safe","note":"Residential area south of Mungia with quiet streets and minimal reported incidents."},{"name":"Bermeo","level":"safe","note":"Coastal town nearby with strong community safety and low petty crime rates."},{"name":"Gernika-Lumo","level":"caution","note":"Popular for visitors; exercise normal caution against pickpocketing in markets and plazas."},{"name":"Bilbao Abando","level":"caution","note":"Central Bilbao district; watch for bag snatching and distraction scams in crowded areas."},{"name":"Bilbao Casco Viejo","level":"caution","note":"Old quarter of Bilbao; petty theft increases after dark, especially near bars and ATMs."},{"name":"Portugalete","level":"avoid","note":"Higher incidence of vandalism and opportunistic theft; avoid poorly lit areas at night."},{"name":"Barakaldo","level":"avoid","note":"Industrial zone with sporadic reports of assault and drug-related activity; exercise heightened caution."}]}}