{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/vietnam/da-nang","updatedAt":"2026-07-28T01:34:21.488Z","place":{"city":"Da Nang","country":"Vietnam","countryCode":"VN","lat":16.06778,"lon":108.22083},"safety":{"score":72,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":75,"confidence":0.96,"caps":[],"databaseScore":72,"travellerSentiment":{"score":71,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate visitors generally feel safe walking during daylight, though some express unease in poorly lit streets after midnight.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":78,"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":78,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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caution","year":null,"score":72,"source":"Government of Canada"}],"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":[{"kind":"Drought","severity":"green","title":"Drought is on going in Australia, Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam","distanceKm":409}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Da Nang is one of Vietnam’s safest cities for visitors, with low violent crime and a welcoming atmosphere.","summary":"Da Nang scores 72/100 on the composite safety index, reflecting low homicide, minimal terrorism risk, and high perception of safety walking after dark. Governance scores are modest, especially on rule of law and corruption, but these rarely affect tourists. Air quality is moderate and health notices are limited to routine dengue and polio alerts. Road safety is the primary hazard, with traffic fatalities higher than in most of Europe. Recent incidents involve minor scams and occasional petty theft, but nothing that threatens overall visitor safety.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Petty robbery and muggings are uncommon but can occur in crowded nightlife districts, especially after dark"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing is frequent in busy markets, tourist beaches and during festivals"},"safeAreas":["My Khe","Hai Chau","Ngũ Hành Sơn","Cam Le","An Thuong"],"avoidAreas":["Son Tra (remote forest zones)","Lien Chieu (industrial outskirts)"],"scams":["Overcharging at unmetered taxis or motorbike rentals","Fake tour operators offering cheap excursions","Bag‑snatching in crowded markets and beach areas"],"zones":[{"name":"My Khe","level":"safe","note":"Beachfront tourist hub with frequent patrols and well‑lit streets"},{"name":"An Thuong","level":"caution","note":"Popular with expats; stay alert after dark and watch belongings"},{"name":"Hai Chau","level":"safe","note":"Central district, busy markets, low violent crime"},{"name":"Thanh Binh","level":"caution","note":"Residential area; petty theft reported near night markets"},{"name":"Son Tra","level":"avoid","note":"Remote forest zones and abandoned sites; higher risk of petty crime and occasional drug activity"},{"name":"Lien Chieu","level":"caution","note":"Industrial outskirts; limited lighting, occasional thefts"},{"name":"Ngũ Hành Sơn","level":"safe","note":"Tourist attractions and well‑maintained paths, but watch for pickpockets in crowded caves"},{"name":"Cam Le","level":"safe","note":"Quiet residential area, low incident rates"}]}}