{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/tanzania/mwanza","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T17:47:24.111Z","place":{"city":"Mwanza","country":"Tanzania","countryCode":"TZ","lat":-2.51667,"lon":32.9},"safety":{"score":59,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":55,"confidence":0.85,"caps":[],"databaseScore":60,"travellerSentiment":{"score":54,"label":"Negative","summary":"Recent reports indicate significant unrest and violence surrounding elections, leading to a negative perception of safety and stability for travelers.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":30,"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":56,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda","distanceKm":425}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Mwanza requires a high degree of caution due to recent political unrest and ongoing rule of law concerns.","summary":"While Mwanza itself is not directly implicated in the border region advisories, the broader context of Tanzania's political instability, including post-election crackdowns and human rights violations, necessitates heightened awareness. The city's infrastructure and services, particularly healthcare, are also areas of concern.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"While specific data for Mwanza is limited, the general crime index and homicide rate for Tanzania suggest a moderate risk of mugging and armed robbery, particularly in less-trafficked areas."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are risks in crowded public spaces such as markets and bus stations."},"safeAreas":["Ukerewe"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Overcharging for goods and services, especially in tourist areas.","Soliciting 'guide' services that may lead to scams or unsafe situations."],"zones":[{"name":"Ilemela","level":"caution","note":"Some reports of post-election violence and crackdowns in the wider region, exercise vigilance."},{"name":"Nyamagana","level":"caution","note":"As the central district, it may experience increased police presence and potential for unrest during sensitive periods."},{"name":"Sengerema","level":"caution","note":"While generally safer, proximity to Lake Victoria means vigilance against petty crime and scams related to tourism."},{"name":"Misungwi","level":"caution","note":"More rural, but travelers should be aware of general crime risks and road safety."},{"name":"Kwimba","level":"caution","note":"Similar to Misungwi, general caution advised for petty crime and road safety."},{"name":"Ukerewe","level":"safe","note":"Island district, generally considered safer due to its remoteness, but standard precautions apply."}]}}