{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/cambodia/sihanoukville","updatedAt":"2026-09-30T12:12:18.949Z","place":{"city":"Sihanoukville","country":"Cambodia","countryCode":"KH","lat":10.60932,"lon":103.52958},"safety":{"score":59,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":55,"confidence":0.89,"caps":[],"databaseScore":58,"travellerSentiment":{"score":62,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Visitors generally report feeling safe during the day in established tourist zones, but express increased caution at night due to scams, poor lighting, and unfinished construction.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":54,"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":58,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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(green)","year":null,"score":96,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":2,"display":"Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts","year":null,"score":50,"source":"CA / 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":3,"display":"Moderate risk","year":null,"score":78,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_sentiment_score","label":"Visitor safety sentiment","value":54,"display":"54 / 100 (Mostly positive)","year":null,"score":54,"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":"Drought","severity":"green","title":"Drought is on going in Australia, Indonesia, Cambodia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam","distanceKm":260}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Sihanoukville is moderately safe for visitors who take normal precautions, though risks increase after dark and in certain districts.","summary":"Sihanoukville presents a medium overall risk with moderate levels of petty theft and robbery, particularly in nightlife and unfinished construction zones. While daytime tourism is generally safe, visitors should remain alert to scams, transport risks, and isolated areas at night. The city has seen stabilization in recent years due to improved oversight, but challenges persist in areas like Victory Hill and the inland casino strip.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Armed robbery and organized extortion targeting tourists occur, mainly in nightlife districts and tourist areas after dark"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Bag-snatching and pickpocketing happen in crowded markets, beaches, and public transport, especially near Serendipity Beach and ferry areas"},"safeAreas":["Otres Beach","Independence Beach"],"avoidAreas":["Downtown / Victory Hill (high scam/robbery risk, avoid especially after dark)","Ekareach Street area (rental scooter theft, inflated charges, nighttime hazard)"],"scams":["Karaoke bill inflation with forced payments","Rental scooter theft-to-order schemes","Unlicensed taxi overcharging","Fake tour operators"],"zones":[{"name":"Otres Beach","level":"safe","note":"Generally safe daytime and evening; quieter than central zones with lower petty crime reports."},{"name":"Serendipity Beach","level":"caution","note":"Popular beach area; daytime safe, but increased pickpocketing and scam risk after dark, especially near bars."},{"name":"Downtown / Victory Hill","level":"avoid","note":"High scam and robbery risk; karaoke overcharging, bag-snatching, and poorly lit unfinished construction zones."},{"name":"O'Cheuteal Beach","level":"caution","note":"Local-frequented beach; moderate petty theft risk, avoid isolated stretches after dark."},{"name":"Independence Beach","level":"safe","note":"Less crowded, residential feel; lower crime incidence, safe for daytime visits and short evening walks."},{"name":"Ekareach Street area","level":"avoid","note":"Known for rental scooter theft rings and inflated bar charges; avoid unlicensed vendors and nighttime wandering."},{"name":"Port and ferry terminal zone","level":"caution","note":"Bag-snatching and transport scams reported; use official ferries, keep valuables secure, avoid after dark."}]}}