{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/algeria/algiers","updatedAt":"2026-09-21T17:40:10.920Z","place":{"city":"Algiers","country":"Algeria","countryCode":"DZ","lat":36.73225,"lon":3.08746},"safety":{"score":59,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":55,"confidence":0.89,"caps":[],"databaseScore":59,"travellerSentiment":{"score":59,"label":"Mixed to positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate that most visitors feel safe in well-policed central areas when taking precautions, though solo female travelers frequently report street harassment and discomfort, particularly in less crowded or poorly lit zones.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":55,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket 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US"},{"key":"research_robbery_risk","label":"Mugging & robbery risk","value":3,"display":"Moderate risk","year":null,"score":62,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_pickpocket_risk","label":"Pickpocketing & theft risk","value":2,"display":"High risk","year":null,"score":58,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_sentiment_score","label":"Visitor safety sentiment","value":55,"display":"55 / 100 (Mixed to positive)","year":null,"score":55,"source":"City Web Research"}],"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":"Flood","severity":"green","title":"flood alert in Spain","distanceKm":374}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Algiers is moderately safe for visitors who stay in central, well-policed areas and exercise heightened caution.","summary":"Algiers presents a moderate overall safety risk, with homicide and terrorism rates low but petty crime and street harassment notable. Visitors should prioritize central districts like Bab El Oued and the diplomatic zone, avoid isolated areas and night-time walking alone, and remain vigilant against pickpocketing and scams.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are uncommon in central districts but can occur in isolated peripheral areas, especially at night"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are frequent in crowded markets, public transport, and the Casbah, particularly during daylight"},"safeAreas":["Hydra","El Madania","Sidi M'Hamed"],"avoidAreas":["Casbah (due to pickpocketing, scams, and unrest risk)","Baraki (due to robbery risk and limited patrols)"],"scams":["Fake petitions or charity collections in tourist areas","Taxi overcharging or unlicensed drivers","Distraction thefts in markets and public transport","Street hustles offering unsolicited 'help' with luggage or directions"],"zones":[{"name":"Bab El Oued","level":"caution","note":"Popular residential area with moderate petty crime risk; exercise caution, especially after dark."},{"name":"Casbah","level":"avoid","note":"Historic but high-risk for pickpocketing, scams, and occasional unrest; avoid isolated exploration, particularly at night."},{"name":"Hydra","level":"safe","note":"Affluent diplomatic and residential zone with strong security presence; lowest risk for visitors."},{"name":"Kouba","level":"caution","note":"Busy suburb with government buildings; moderate pickpocketing risk in crowded areas; stay alert."},{"name":"El Madania","level":"safe","note":"Well-patrolled residential area with lower crime rates; safe for visitors during day and evening."},{"name":"Belouizdad","level":"caution","note":"Working-class district with occasional theft reports; avoid flashing valuables and isolated streets after dark."},{"name":"Sidi M'Hamed","level":"safe","note":"Central business district with heavy police presence; safe for business and tourism with standard precautions."},{"name":"Baraki","level":"avoid","note":"Industrial periphery with higher robbery risk and limited police patrols; avoid unless necessary."}]}}