{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/comoros/moroni","updatedAt":"2026-07-28T02:06:10.102Z","place":{"city":"Moroni","country":"Comoros","countryCode":"KM","lat":-11.70216,"lon":43.25506},"safety":{"score":56,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":50,"confidence":0.88,"caps":[],"databaseScore":54,"travellerSentiment":{"score":67,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Travelers report feeling generally comfortable during daylight hours, but many note heightened vigilance is needed in busy commercial zones and after dark","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":68,"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":57,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Health infrastructure is limited but functional, and there are no active disaster alerts.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are uncommon but can occur in poorly lit areas after dark, particularly near the central market and along deserted side streets"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag‑snatching are frequent in crowded markets, ferry terminals and during large public events"},"safeAreas":["Sidi Ahmed","Mitsamiouli"],"avoidAreas":["Bandrélé (high crime and protest activity)","Moroni Central (petty crime hotspots)"],"scams":["Impersonation of airport staff or immigration officers demanding extra fees","Overcharging for ferry tickets and unofficial tour operators","Currency exchange scams in markets and near the port"],"zones":[{"name":"Moroni Central","level":"caution","note":"Petty crime common in crowded markets and ports; protests may erupt unexpectedly"},{"name":"Volo-Volo","level":"caution","note":"Busy market area with pickpocketing risk; avoid after dark"},{"name":"Kawéni","level":"caution","note":"Residential district with limited lighting; stay alert at night"},{"name":"Sidi Ahmed","level":"safe","note":"Quiet residential area with low foot traffic and minimal incidents"},{"name":"Mitsamiouli","level":"safe","note":"Suburban zone with stable conditions and few reported disturbances"},{"name":"Bandrélé","level":"avoid","note":"High crime reports and frequent protests near the waterfront"}]}}