{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/brazil/goiania","updatedAt":"2026-09-10T18:02:18.600Z","place":{"city":"Goiânia","country":"Brazil","countryCode":"BR","lat":-16.67861,"lon":-49.25389},"safety":{"score":51,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":42,"confidence":0.89,"caps":[],"databaseScore":53,"travellerSentiment":{"score":44,"label":"Less than half feel safe","summary":"Only 48.3% of residents report feeling safe walking alone after dark, indicating widespread personal safety concerns that likely affect visitors similarly, particularly at night.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":48,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":34,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":58,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":47,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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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":"Wildfire","severity":"green","title":"forest fire notification in Brazil","distanceKm":431}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"No — Goiânia presents moderate to high safety risks for travelers, with notable violent crime and kidnapping concerns requiring heightened vigilance.","summary":"Goiânia's safety profile reflects Brazil's broader challenges: a homicide rate of 19.3 per 100k and only 48.3% of residents feeling safe walking alone after dark indicate significant street crime risks. While terrorism and health hazards are low, kidnapping remains a specific concern per recent U.S. advisory updates, and localized incidents like violent protests and robberies persist.","robberyRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Armed robbery and mugging pose a high risk to visitors, especially after dark in poorly lit areas of Centro and near bus terminals."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are common in crowded places like Feira Hippie, markets, and on public buses."},"safeAreas":["Setor Oeste","Setor Marista"],"avoidAreas":["Centro (high robbery and pickpocketing risk, especially after dark)","Vila Nova (known for higher rates of mugging and robbery; avoid, especially at night)"],"scams":["Fake police officers demanding bribes for minor infractions","Taxi drivers overcharging tourists or taking longer routes","Distraction thefts in crowded markets or bus stations"],"zones":[{"name":"Setor Bueno","level":"caution","note":"Upscale area with restaurants and shops; petty theft possible, avoid walking alone at night."},{"name":"Centro","level":"avoid","note":"Downtown core has high robbery and pickpocketing risk, especially after dark; exercise extreme caution."},{"name":"Setor Oeste","level":"safe","note":"Residential and commercial zone with lower crime; well-patrolled and generally safe during day and evening."},{"name":"Jardim Goiás","level":"caution","note":"Popular nightlife area; increased risk of pickpocketing and scams targeting visitors after dark."},{"name":"Setor Marista","level":"safe","note":"Affluent neighborhood with good security; low incidence of violent crime, safe for walking."},{"name":"Setor Sul","level":"caution","note":"Mixed-use area with occasional theft reports; avoid isolated streets and keep valuables concealed."},{"name":"Vila Nova","level":"avoid","note":"Known for higher rates of mugging and robbery; avoid, especially at night, due to sporadic violent incidents."},{"name":"St. Pedro","level":"caution","note":"Residential district with moderate crime; petty theft reported, remain alert in public spaces."}]}}