{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/tanzania/arusha","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T17:46:44.778Z","place":{"city":"Arusha","country":"Tanzania","countryCode":"TZ","lat":-3.36667,"lon":36.68333},"safety":{"score":64,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":63,"confidence":0.85,"caps":[],"databaseScore":64,"travellerSentiment":{"score":63,"label":"Mixed","summary":"Reports indicate that while the tourism industry is attempting to recover confidence after election-related events, there is underlying concern about political stability and security.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":55,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":61,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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and underlying crime risks.","summary":"While Tanzania's tourism sector is actively working to reassure visitors, recent election-related protests and violence, along with moderate crime rates, necessitate vigilance. The rule of law and control of corruption indicators are notably low, suggesting potential challenges with official interactions.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"While specific data for Arusha is limited, the national homicide rate is moderate, and crime is a recognized constraint for businesses, suggesting a risk of mugging and theft."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Crowded tourist areas, markets, and public transport are potential hotspots for pickpocketing and bag-snatching."},"safeAreas":["Ngaramtoni","Kilimanjaro Road Area","Themi Hill"],"avoidAreas":["Soweto (after dark)","Ubungo (general vigilance)"],"scams":["Overcharging by taxi drivers or tour operators.","Distraction theft, where a group creates a diversion to allow one member to steal from a victim."],"zones":[{"name":"City Center","level":"caution","note":"Moderate risk of pickpocketing and petty theft, especially in crowded areas."},{"name":"Soweto","level":"caution","note":"Higher risk of petty crime; avoid after dark."},{"name":"Ngaramtoni","level":"safe","note":"Generally considered a safer residential area."},{"name":"Kilimanjaro Road Area","level":"safe","note":"Main tourist thoroughfare, generally well-policed."},{"name":"Ubungo","level":"caution","note":"Can experience higher crime rates; exercise vigilance."},{"name":"Themi Hill","level":"safe","note":"Residential area with lower reported crime."}]}}