{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/cape-verde/mindelo","updatedAt":"2026-09-06T17:08:37.923Z","place":{"city":"Mindelo","country":"Cape Verde","countryCode":"CV","lat":16.89014,"lon":-24.98042},"safety":{"score":68,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":69,"confidence":0.69,"caps":[],"databaseScore":69,"travellerSentiment":{"score":64,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Visitors generally report feeling safe during the day, though some express concern about nighttime safety and petty theft in tourist areas.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":70,"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":64,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Travelers should exercise normal caution, especially after dark and in tourist-heavy zones.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Armed robbery is uncommon but occurs, particularly targeting isolated individuals at night or on beaches"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are frequent in crowds, especially at markets, festivals, and popular beaches"},"safeAreas":["Ribeira Bote","Paúl","Garça"],"avoidAreas":["São Pedro (due to mugging and robbery risk, especially after dark)"],"scams":["Fake tour guides offering overpriced or unnecessary services","Unofficial taxi drivers charging inflated fares","Beach vendors pressuring tourists to buy goods at inflated prices"],"zones":[{"name":"Centro Histórico","level":"caution","note":"Petty theft common in crowded markets and festivals; exercise normal precautions, especially after dark."},{"name":"Ribeira Bote","level":"safe","note":"Residential area with low crime; safe for walking during day and evening with standard awareness."},{"name":"Paúl","level":"safe","note":"Quiet neighborhood near the port; minimal crime reports; suitable for evening strolls with usual vigilance."},{"name":"Alto Mira","level":"caution","note":"Higher elevation area with occasional petty theft; avoid isolated spots after dark."},{"name":"São Pedro","level":"avoid","note":"Reports of increased mugging and robbery risk, particularly targeting visitors after dark; exercise high caution or avoid."},{"name":"Garça","level":"safe","note":"Well-patrolled residential zone with low incident rates; safe for families and solo travelers."},{"name":"Cidade Velha","level":"caution","note":"Tourist area with pickpocketing risks in crowds; keep valuables secure and avoid walking alone late at night."}]}}