{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/zimbabwe/harare","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T00:15:48.823Z","place":{"city":"Harare","country":"Zimbabwe","countryCode":"ZW","lat":-17.82772,"lon":31.05337},"safety":{"score":52,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":44,"confidence":0.97,"caps":[],"databaseScore":50,"travellerSentiment":{"score":63,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveller reports on forums and review sites describe Harare as manageable for visitors who keep a low profile; a minority note occasional petty theft but overall feel safe when following basic precautions","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":68,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":58,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":46,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Recent traveler sentiment is cautiously positive, with most visitors reporting no major incidents when they avoid demonstrations and keep valuables secure.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Armed robbery is rare but can occur in isolated areas after dark; most incidents involve opportunistic theft rather than organized armed attacks"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Pickpocketing and bag‑snatching are common in crowded markets, bus ranks and tourist hotspots, especially during daylight"},"safeAreas":["Highfield","Glen View","Borough of Mufakose","Borough of Hatcliffe","Borough of Southerton"],"avoidAreas":["Borough of Warren Park (recent armed robbery incidents)","Central Business District (high pickpocketing risk)"],"scams":["‘Friendship mugging’ — strangers befriend tourists then steal valuables","Overcharging in informal markets and taxi rides","Fake charity collections targeting tourists after protests"],"zones":[{"name":"Borough of Mbare","level":"caution","note":"High petty theft and market scams; stay alert, avoid walking alone after dark"},{"name":"Highfield","level":"safe","note":"Residential area with lower crime; generally safe for visitors during daylight"},{"name":"CBD (Central Business District)","level":"caution","note":"Busy commercial hub; pickpocketing common, stay vigilant, avoid nighttime"},{"name":"Borough of Warren Park","level":"avoid","note":"Recent armed robbery incidents reported; high crime risk, especially after dark"},{"name":"Borough of Mufakose","level":"caution","note":"Incidents of vehicle break-ins reported; stay cautious, especially with valuables"},{"name":"Borough of Hatcliffe","level":"caution","note":"Occasional civil unrest; monitor local news, avoid large gatherings"},{"name":"Borough of Glen View","level":"safe","note":"Relatively stable residential area; safe for daytime visits, standard precautions"},{"name":"Borough of Southerton","level":"caution","note":"Limited tourist infrastructure; petty crime possible, stay alert"}]}}