{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/trinidad-and-tobago/scarborough","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T18:19:09.184Z","place":{"city":"Scarborough","country":"Trinidad and Tobago","countryCode":"TT","lat":11.18229,"lon":-60.73525},"safety":{"score":60,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":57,"confidence":0.89,"caps":[],"databaseScore":60,"travellerSentiment":{"score":58,"label":"Mixed to Negative","summary":"While some tourism stakeholders are working to reinforce destination safety and encourage visitors not to cancel plans, recent reports of crime surges and a State of Emergency indicate underlying concerns about safety that could impact visitor sentiment.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":40,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket 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yr","year":null,"score":76,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":2,"display":"Level 2 — Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)","year":null,"score":72,"source":"Government of Canada"},{"key":"research_robbery_risk","label":"Mugging & robbery risk","value":3,"display":"Moderate risk","year":null,"score":70,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_pickpocket_risk","label":"Pickpocketing & theft risk","value":3,"display":"Moderate risk","year":null,"score":70,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_sentiment_score","label":"Visitor safety sentiment","value":40,"display":"40 / 100 (Mixed to Negative)","year":null,"score":40,"source":"City Web Research"}],"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":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Caution is advised for travelers to Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago, due to elevated crime rates and a recent State of Emergency.","summary":"Trinidad and Tobago, including Scarborough, faces significant challenges with violent crime, reflected in a high homicide rate and a nationwide State of Emergency declared in response to persistent criminal activity. While tourist-specific incidents are not always highlighted, the general crime environment necessitates a high degree of caution.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"While specific data for Scarborough is limited, the high national homicide rate and reports of robberies in the area suggest a moderate risk of mugging and armed robbery."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Crowded areas, markets, and public transport in Scarborough may present a moderate risk of pickpocketing and bag-snatching."},"safeAreas":["Fort King George Area"],"avoidAreas":["Areas with reported crime surges (general)","Areas with recent arrests for narcotics/robbery"],"scams":["Be aware of potential scams targeting tourists, particularly in busy areas.","Be cautious of unsolicited offers of assistance or tours, which may be a prelude to a scam."],"zones":[{"name":"Scarborough Central","level":"caution","note":"Moderate risk of petty crime; exercise caution, especially after dark."},{"name":"Fort King George Area","level":"safe","note":"Generally safe, popular tourist site with good visibility."},{"name":"Buccoo","level":"caution","note":"Known for nightlife; be aware of surroundings and avoid displaying valuables."},{"name":"Canaan/Bon Accord","level":"caution","note":"Residential and commercial areas; watch for opportunistic theft."},{"name":"Black Rock","level":"caution","note":"Some reports of crime, including robbery; stay alert."}]}}