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Is Can Tho safe? 🇻🇳
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As of October 2026, Can Tho scores 78/100 on the IsMyTripSafe composite safety index — verdict: yes — generally safe. Can Tho is a safe city for travelers, with low rates of violent crime and a high percentage of residents feeling safe walking alone at night. The main risks for visitors are tourist-targeted scams.
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Can Tho 🇻🇳
Vietnam · Assessed 13 October 2026
78
/ 100
What drives this score
Crime78/100GoodCrime index 39.8 / 100
Sentiment91/100GoodVery positive
Advisories75Good
Stability68Fair
Health73Good
01 · Official Guidance
Advisories
Good
Exercise a high degree of caution
“Canada's official risk level for Vietnam: exercise a high degree of caution.”
Updated 2026-10-09T10:35:15.9563087-04:00
Full advisory →02 · Evidence Signals
Crime
Good
Mugging & robbery risk
Low risk
92
City SignalCity Web Research
Pickpocketing & theft risk
Low risk
96
City SignalCity Web Research
Visitor safety sentiment
87 / 100 (Very positive)
87
City SignalCity Web Research
Urban scale factor
1.5M residents
63
City SignalCity Geocoding
Homicide rate
1.5 / 100kHomicide rate · per 100kJapan0.2Switzerland0.6World avg5.2United States5.8Brazil19.3South Africa43.7
90
Robbery / mugging
LowViolent crime and robbery are rare, with low reported incidents of physical assault.
Pickpocketing
LowPickpocketing and bag-snatching are not significant concerns for visitors in Can Tho.
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03 · Environment
Health & Air
Good
04 · Institutions
Stability
Fair
05 · Field Research
Current Situation
Stable
Traveller sentiment score
Very positive
91/100
Reported feel87Very positive
Robbery risk92Low risk
Pickpocket risk96Low risk
The vast majority of residents and visitors report feeling safe walking alone after dark, indicating a high level of personal security.
Can Tho is a safe city for travelers, with low rates of violent crime and a high percentage of residents feeling safe walking alone at night.
While official advisories recommend exercising a high degree of caution due to general risks in Vietnam, Can Tho itself presents a low risk for visitors. Petty crime is minimal, but travelers should be aware of potential scams and exercise caution on waterways.
Recent developments
- Oct 2026A composite boat broke in two, resulting in the death of its operator.— Tuoi Tre News
- Jul 2026Can Tho authorities halted 'flying' boat rides and cracked down on unlicensed services due to safety concerns.— DTiNews / SGGP English Edition
- Feb 2026A jewelry snatcher was arrested after a woman died in Can Tho.— Tuoi Tre News
Common scams
- Taxi drivers may attempt to take you to commission-earning hotels if you do not have pre-booked accommodation.
- Overnight bus passengers may experience theft from their bags by other passengers or staff.
Full briefing
Can Tho is a safe destination for travelers, with a strong sense of personal security reported by residents. Official advisories suggest a high degree of caution for Vietnam overall, but Can Tho itself experiences very low rates of violent crime. The majority of people feel safe walking alone at night, and crime is not a significant business constraint.
However, travelers should be aware of specific risks. In July 2026, Can Tho authorities took action against unsafe 'flying' boat rides, and a fatal incident involving a boat breaking in two occurred in October 2026, highlighting the need for caution on waterways. Always ensure any boat services used are reputable and properly licensed.
Scams are also a possibility, particularly concerning transportation. Be prepared for taxi drivers who may try to direct you to hotels where they receive commissions. On overnight buses, it is advisable to secure your belongings with a padlock to prevent theft. Additionally, be mindful of global health notices for polio, dengue, and measles.
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06 · Neighbourhoods
Safest areas and areas to avoid
Our field research rated 7 Can Tho districts for visitors: 6 safer, 1 needing caution. See them plotted on the Can Tho safety map.
Thốt Nốt DistrictcautionMore industrial and less tourist-focused, exercise standard precautions.
Ninh Kiều DistrictsaferCentral district with tourist infrastructure, generally safe.
Cái Răng DistrictsaferHome to the floating market, safe during operating hours.
Bình Thủy DistrictsaferResidential and commercial area, no specific safety concerns reported.
Phong Điền DistrictsaferRural district, safe for ecotourism activities.
Vĩnh Thạnh DistrictsaferRural district, safe for visitors.
Cờ Đỏ DistrictsaferRural district, safe for visitors.
07 · After Dark
Is Can Tho safe at night?
85% of people in Vietnam say they feel safe walking alone at night in their area (UN SDG survey, 2020).
Violent crime and robbery are rare, with low reported incidents of physical assault.
After dark, be most careful around Thốt Nốt District. Stick to busy, well-lit streets and licensed taxis or ride-hail late at night.
08 · Questions
Can Tho safety FAQ (2026)
Is Can Tho safe right now (2026)?
Can Tho is a safe city for travelers, with low rates of violent crime and a high percentage of residents feeling safe walking alone at night. While official advisories recommend exercising a high degree of caution due to general risks in Vietnam, Can Tho itself presents a low risk for visitors. Petty crime is minimal, but travelers should be aware of potential scams and exercise caution on waterways. (Assessed 13 October 2026.)
Is Can Tho safe for women, families and solo travelers?
Safety is not one number, and this Can Tho report does not pretend it is: the score is re-weighted for who is travelling. A woman travelling alone, a family with children and a solo backpacker face different street-level risks, so the headline score shifts and the report leads with the findings that matter for that group. Personalize this report in one click to see the 2026 score and safety briefing for your specific travellers.
Which areas of Can Tho should tourists avoid?
No districts were flagged as no-go areas for visitors at the last assessment.
What are the most common scams in Can Tho (2026)?
- Taxi drivers may attempt to take you to commission-earning hotels if you do not have pre-booked accommodation.
- Overnight bus passengers may experience theft from their bags by other passengers or staff.
How does Can Tho compare with other places in Vietnam (2026)?
Can Tho ranks #5 of 9 Vietnam destinations we've assessed, scoring 78/100. See the Vietnam safety overview for the full list.
How is this can-tho safety score calculated (2026)?
The score blends 13+ public data sources — government advisories, UNODC/World Bank crime statistics, FBI crime data for U.S. cities, WHO health data, live air quality and disaster alerts — with AI field research over current local reporting. The databases carry the bulk of the weight; the traveller-sentiment score from field research carries the rest. Full methodology.
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