{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/belize/belmopan","updatedAt":"2026-08-06T10:34:37.126Z","place":{"city":"Belmopan","country":"Belize","countryCode":"BZ","lat":17.25376,"lon":-88.76401},"safety":{"score":54,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":47,"confidence":0.65,"caps":[],"databaseScore":51,"travellerSentiment":{"score":65,"label":"Mixed","summary":"Recent traveler posts describe feeling generally safe in tourist districts but report unease in peripheral neighborhoods, especially after dark.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":62,"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":43,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Recent alerts and news point to occasional street crime and a few high‑profile murders, but overall risk remains manageable with sensible vigilance.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Opportunistic muggings and armed robbery are uncommon but can occur in isolated areas, particularly at night; stay in well‑lit tourist zones and avoid deserted streets."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag‑snatching are frequent in crowded markets, bus terminals and during festivals; keep bags closed and front‑facing."},"safeAreas":["San Juan","Santa Elena"],"avoidAreas":["San Isidro","La Union (avoid after dark)"],"scams":["Overcharging for taxis or tours","Fake tour operators offering cheap excursions","ATM skimming and card‑skimming at gas stations"],"zones":[{"name":"Downtown Belmopan","level":"caution","note":"high foot traffic but opportunistic theft reported, stay alert especially after dark"},{"name":"San Juan","level":"safe","note":"residential area with low crime, well-lit streets"},{"name":"Santa Elena","level":"safe","note":"quiet neighborhood, minimal incidents, safe for walking"},{"name":"La Union","level":"caution","note":"some petty crime near market, avoid isolated alleys at night"},{"name":"San Isidro","level":"avoid","note":"known gang activity and recent armed robbery, high risk after dark"}]}}