{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-arab-emirates/sharjah-city","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T17:17:48.936Z","place":{"city":"Sharjah city","country":"United Arab Emirates","countryCode":"AE","lat":25.3342,"lon":55.41221},"safety":{"score":44,"level":"CAUTION","answer":"Caution advised","saferThanPctOfCountries":32,"confidence":0.84,"caps":[{"max":44,"reason":"Level 3 advisory — reconsider travel"}],"databaseScore":44,"travellerSentiment":{"score":82,"label":"Cautiously positive with regional awareness","summary":"March 2026 reports from resident expats showed most felt personally safe in their daily routines despite geopolitical tensions and Iranian strikes occurring that month. June 2026 crime data remains exceptionally low. However, sentiment reflects an understanding of broader regional instability; travelers should expect a secure, orderly city but within an unpredictable geopolitical context.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":71,"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":78,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller Sentiment","score":82,"tier":1},{"key":"advisories","label":"Advisories","score":30,"tier":2},{"key":"stability","label":"Stability","score":79,"tier":2},{"key":"health","label":"Health & Air","score":75,"tier":2}]},"advisories":[{"source":"UK Foreign Office (FCDO)","level":1,"label":"No advisory against travel","updated":"2026-07-24T14:52:23Z","url":"https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/united-arab-emirates"},{"source":"Government of Canada","level":3,"label":"Avoid non-essential travel","updated":"2026-07-29T14:31:46.2003107-04:00","url":"https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/united-arab-emirates"}],"indicators":[{"key":"homicide","label":"Homicide rate","value":0.693218125037315,"display":"0.7 / 100k","year":"2022","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":5.9,"display":"5.9 / 100k","year":"2021","score":80,"source":"WHO Global Health Observatory"},{"key":"stability","label":"Political stability & no terrorism","value":79.3661459,"display":"79/100","year":"2024","score":79,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"rule_of_law","label":"Rule of law","value":65.5157588,"display":"66/100","year":"2024","score":66,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"corruption","label":"Control of corruption","value":71.5418396,"display":"72/100","year":"2024","score":72,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"gov_effectiveness","label":"Government effectiveness","value":75.8392807,"display":"76/100","year":"2024","score":76,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"regulatory","label":"Regulatory quality","value":72.6169592,"display":"73/100","year":"2024","score":73,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"voice","label":"Voice & accountability","value":41.9065122,"display":"42/100","year":"2024","score":42,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"city_population_scale","label":"Urban scale factor","value":1800000,"display":"1.8M residents","year":null,"score":69,"source":"City Geocoding"},{"key":"human_trafficking_victims","label":"Detected human-trafficking victims","value":0.07,"display":"0.07 / 100k","year":"2024","score":91,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"air_quality","label":"Air quality","value":157,"display":"US AQI 157 · Unhealthy","year":null,"score":41,"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":"hospitals","label":"Hospitals nearby","value":18.650499386,"display":"19 beds / 10k · country avg","year":"2022","score":65,"source":"WHO Global Health Observatory"},{"key":"weather","label":"Extreme weather","value":45,"display":"July: highs ~45°C · dangerous heat","year":null,"score":45,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":0,"display":"No active alerts · 4 quakes ≥M4.5 past yr","year":null,"score":94,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":3,"display":"Level 3 — Avoid non-essential travel","year":null,"score":30,"source":"Government of Canada"},{"key":"research_robbery_risk","label":"Mugging & robbery risk","value":4,"display":"Low risk","year":null,"score":92,"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":71,"display":"71 / 100 (Cautiously positive with regional awareness)","year":null,"score":71,"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":"Sharjah is exceptionally safe from crime but lies within a region experiencing active geopolitical tensions and recent military strikes—verify the current situation before travel.","summary":"Sharjah city has one of the world's lowest violent crime rates (homicide 0.7/100k, crime index 13.6/100) and is intensively policed and monitored, making it statistically safer from street crime than most Western capitals. However, the broader regional environment is unstable: Iranian missile and drone strikes have targeted the UAE since March 2026 and continued as recently as July 8, 2026. Current advisories from the US, UK, and Canada reflect this geopolitical threat. Personal crime risk in Sharjah proper is minimal; regional military risk is real and requires awareness.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Homicide rate is 0.7/100k—among the world's safest. Armed robbery or mugging targeting visitors is extremely rare due to heavy police presence and surveillance throughout the city."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching occur in crowded souks (markets), shopping malls, and on public transport, especially during peak tourist hours. Standard urban vigilance is adequate."},"safeAreas":["Al Majaz Waterfront","Al Qasba","Aljada","Heart of Sharjah"],"avoidAreas":["Industrial areas at night (reported higher crime)","Crowded markets and transit hubs alone after dark (moderate pickpocketing risk)"],"scams":["Pickpocketing and bag-snatching in crowded souks, shopping malls, and public transport during peak times","Distraction scams in tourist areas—staged confrontations or unsolicited 'assistance' to divert attention","Booking unverified tour operators or guides—always verify credentials and check recent reviews"],"zones":[{"name":"Al Majaz Waterfront","level":"safe","note":"Family-oriented waterfront district with museums, restaurants, parks; 24/7 transport security; primary visitor area"},{"name":"Al Qasba","level":"safe","note":"Waterfront entertainment and cultural district; well-populated with families and office workers throughout day"},{"name":"Aljada","level":"safe","note":"Modern residential and commercial development with integrated AI-driven security infrastructure"},{"name":"Heart of Sharjah (Historic Centre)","level":"safe","note":"Traditional old town with heritage sites and museums; visit during daylight hours; low violent crime"},{"name":"Al Taawun","level":"caution","note":"Residential and commercial mixed area; standard urban precautions needed—watch belongings in crowded spots"},{"name":"Al Manara","level":"caution","note":"Busy residential district; pickpocketing risk in crowded markets and public transit—keep valuables close"},{"name":"Industrial Areas (East/South)","level":"caution","note":"Higher crime concentration; avoid isolated areas, especially after dark"}]}}