{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/vietnam/a-nang","updatedAt":"2026-10-04T16:23:32.777Z","place":{"city":"Đa Năng","country":"Vietnam","countryCode":"VN","lat":21.71222,"lon":105.35498},"safety":{"score":79,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":85,"confidence":0.84,"caps":[],"databaseScore":77,"travellerSentiment":{"score":88,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate visitors feel safe walking alone after dark in Da Nang, with low concern for violent crime but awareness of petty theft in tourist zones.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":88,"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 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Da Nang is one of Vietnam's safest cities for visitors, with low violent crime and manageable petty theft risks.","summary":"Da Nang benefits from low homicide rates and rare violent crime against tourists, though opportunistic theft occurs in crowded areas and traffic remains the primary safety concern. Visitors generally report feeling safe walking alone after dark, but should exercise caution with valuables on beaches and in night markets. Official advisories from the US and UK recommend normal precautions, while Canada advises a high degree of caution due to broader country-level risks.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery against visitors are rare; incidents, if any, occur mostly in poorly lit areas of Son Tra near the peninsula after midnight."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching happen in crowded spots like Han Market, My Khe Beach, and Dragon Bridge area, especially during evening hours."},"safeAreas":["My Khe Beach","Son Tra Peninsula","Ngu Hanh Son (Marble Mountains)","Cam Le District"],"avoidAreas":["Hoa Khanh Industrial Zone (industrial area with higher petty crime risk and poor lighting after dark)"],"scams":["Taxi drivers overcharging or taking longer routes","Beach vendors selling overpriced or fake goods","Unlicensed tour operators offering suspiciously cheap packages"],"zones":[{"name":"My Khe Beach","level":"safe","note":"Popular tourist beach with lifeguards and regular patrols; petty theft possible if valuables left unattended."},{"name":"Son Tra Peninsula","level":"safe","note":"Scenic area with resorts and nature trails; low crime but watch for motorbike accidents on winding roads."},{"name":"Hai Chau District (city centre)","level":"caution","note":"Central business and shopping area; moderate pickpocketing risk in crowded markets and at night."},{"name":"Ngu Hanh Son (Marble Mountains)","level":"safe","note":"Major tourist site with steady visitor flow and police presence; guard belongings in caves and on paths."},{"name":"An Thuong (near Bach Dang)","level":"caution","note":"Backpacker hub with bars and hostels; increased petty theft and scams targeting tourists late at night."},{"name":"Hoa Khanh Industrial Zone","level":"avoid","note":"Industrial area with minimal tourist presence; higher risk of petty crime and limited lighting after dark."},{"name":"Cam Le District (residential west)","level":"safe","note":"Quiet residential area with local markets; low crime but limited tourist infrastructure."},{"name":"Da Nang International Airport vicinity","level":"caution","note":"Transport hub with official taxis; avoid unlicensed drivers and watch for overcharging or fake tour offers."}]}}