{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/vietnam/nha-trang","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T01:18:43.837Z","place":{"city":"Nha Trang","country":"Vietnam","countryCode":"VN","lat":12.24507,"lon":109.19432},"safety":{"score":72,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":75,"confidence":0.98,"caps":[],"databaseScore":73,"travellerSentiment":{"score":67,"label":"Mixed","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate generally safe daily experiences in tourist zones, though some feel uneasy about petty theft and scams","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":68,"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":75,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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The city is popular with tourists yet faces rising reports of scams and traffic hazards.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging is uncommon but isolated incidents of armed robbery have been reported near nightlife zones after dark"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and phone snatching occur frequently in crowded markets, beaches, and tourist areas"},"safeAreas":["Nha Trang City Center","Cam Ranh Airport","Hon Tre Island","Nha Trang University Area","Bai Da"],"avoidAreas":["Thuy Leu (industrial outskirts, limited lighting)","Duong Lam (opportunistic theft near markets)"],"scams":["Overcharging at seafood restaurants and beach vendors","Motorbike taxi scams and unofficial tours","Fake police bribery attempts"],"zones":[{"name":"Nha Trang City Center","level":"safe","note":"High tourist density, strong police presence, well-lit promenade; petty theft possible but violent crime rare"},{"name":"Vinpearl Land","level":"caution","note":"Popular resort area with crowds and nightlife; stay alert after dark for pickpocketing and scams"},{"name":"Cam Ranh Airport","level":"safe","note":"Secure airport zone with official services; scams limited to unofficial transport offers"},{"name":"Duong Lam","level":"caution","note":"Residential area near city outskirts; generally quiet but reports of opportunistic theft near markets"},{"name":"Thuy Leu","level":"avoid","note":"Industrial outskirts with limited lighting and sparse police patrols; avoid walking alone at night"},{"name":"Hon Tre Island","level":"safe","note":"Tourist island with resort infrastructure; safe during daylight, avoid isolated beaches at night"},{"name":"Bai Da","level":"caution","note":"Beachfront area with bars; lively at night but watch for overcharging and drink spiking"},{"name":"Nha Trang University Area","level":"safe","note":"Student-heavy district with steady foot traffic; low crime, but occasional petty theft near bus stops"}]}}