{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/yemen/aden","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T18:17:20.615Z","place":{"city":"Aden","country":"Yemen","countryCode":"YE","lat":12.77957,"lon":45.03852},"safety":{"score":16,"level":"HIGH_RISK","answer":"Elevated risk — reconsider","saferThanPctOfCountries":5,"confidence":0.85,"caps":[{"max":18,"reason":"Level 4 advisory — \"Do Not Travel\""}],"databaseScore":13,"travellerSentiment":{"score":31,"label":"Extremely Negative","summary":"There is no indication of positive consumer sentiment regarding travel safety; official advisories and news reports highlight severe risks.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":0,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":34,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":33,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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The city experiences political instability, with protests and clashes occurring, and there are significant health and environmental concerns.","robberyRisk":{"level":"High","note":"While specific data on visitor robbery is limited, the overall high crime index, political instability, and conflict suggest a significant risk of violent crime, including armed robbery."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Specific pickpocketing data is unavailable, but in areas with crowds or protests, opportunistic theft is a risk."},"safeAreas":[],"avoidAreas":["Crater District (high unrest, conflict risk)","Al-Tawahi District (piracy risk, general insecurity)","Areas near military installations or government buildings (potential targets for unrest)"],"scams":["Bribery during interactions with public officials is highly prevalent.","Scams related to humanitarian aid or perceived opportunities may target foreigners."],"zones":[{"name":"Crater District","level":"avoid","note":"Historically significant but currently experiencing high levels of unrest and potential for conflict."},{"name":"Al-Tawahi District","level":"avoid","note":"Coastal district with potential for piracy and general insecurity, especially after dark."},{"name":"Khormaksar District","level":"caution","note":"More developed area, but still subject to sporadic unrest and crime; exercise vigilance."},{"name":"Mansoura District","level":"caution","note":"Residential area that can experience protests and has risks of petty crime; stay alert."},{"name":"Buraiqah District","level":"caution","note":"Industrial and port area, can be chaotic and carry risks associated with port activities and potential unrest."},{"name":"Al-Buraiqah","level":"caution","note":"This area may see increased activity related to the port and potential for unrest."}]}}