{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/zimbabwe/victoria-falls","updatedAt":"2026-07-28T01:41:47.697Z","place":{"city":"Victoria Falls","country":"Zimbabwe","countryCode":"ZW","lat":-17.93285,"lon":25.83066},"safety":{"score":58,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":53,"confidence":0.87,"caps":[],"databaseScore":56,"travellerSentiment":{"score":67,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate visitors generally feel safe during daylight activities, though many note heightened vigilance around crowds and at night","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":78,"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":54,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Zimbabwe","distanceKm":207},{"kind":"Wildfire","severity":"green","title":"forest fire notification in Zambia","distanceKm":223},{"kind":"Wildfire","severity":"green","title":"forest fire notification in Zambia","distanceKm":273},{"kind":"Wildfire","severity":"green","title":"forest fire notification in Zambia","distanceKm":341},{"kind":"Wildfire","severity":"green","title":"forest fire notification in Zambia","distanceKm":344},{"kind":"Wildfire","severity":"green","title":"forest fire notification in Zambia","distanceKm":349},{"kind":"Wildfire","severity":"green","title":"forest fire notification in Zambia","distanceKm":351},{"kind":"Wildfire","severity":"green","title":"forest fire notification in Zambia","distanceKm":370},{"kind":"Wildfire","severity":"green","title":"forest fire notification in Zambia","distanceKm":375},{"kind":"Wildfire","severity":"green","title":"forest fire notification in Zambia","distanceKm":420}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Victoria Falls is generally safe for visitors, but exercise a high degree of caution due to moderate crime and recent scams.","summary":"Crime data shows a moderate safety index of 56/100, with pickpocketing and petty theft being the primary risks for travelers, while violent crime remains low. Recent incidents include wildlife encounters and isolated thefts reported near the town center.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are rare but have been reported in isolated incidents near the border market and along the main road after dark"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are common in crowded areas such as the Victoria Falls market, bus terminals, and during peak tourist hours"},"safeAreas":["Victoria Central","Nsezi"],"avoidAreas":["Chisuma (informal settlement with higher petty‑theft risk)","Makokola (border suburb with known scam activity after dark)"],"scams":["Overcharging for souvenirs and tours","Fake wildlife guides offering unauthorized close encounters"],"zones":[{"name":"Mosi‑au‑Tunya","level":"caution","note":"tourist hub with hotels and attractions; stay alert after dark and watch for petty theft"},{"name":"Victoria Central","level":"safe","note":"downtown commercial area; generally safe during daylight but keep valuables secure"},{"name":"Chisuma","level":"avoid","note":"informal settlement with higher crime reports and limited lighting"},{"name":"Makokola","level":"caution","note":"border‑area suburb; occasional scams targeting travelers, avoid night travel"},{"name":"Nsezi","level":"safe","note":"residential district with low crime rates; safe for visitors who follow normal precautions"}]}}