{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/egypt/giza","updatedAt":"2026-08-08T12:00:07.214Z","place":{"city":"Giza","country":"Egypt","countryCode":"EG","lat":30.00944,"lon":31.20861},"safety":{"score":65,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":65,"confidence":0.66,"caps":[],"databaseScore":62,"travellerSentiment":{"score":81,"label":"Mixed","summary":"Recent traveler reports on forums and review sites indicate visitors generally feel comfortable during daylight at major sites but express concern over scams, harassment and traffic safety after dark.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":68,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":63,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller Sentiment","score":81,"tier":1},{"key":"advisories","label":"Advisories","score":72,"tier":2},{"key":"stability","label":"Stability","score":55,"tier":2},{"key":"health","label":"Health & Air","score":75,"tier":2}]},"advisories":[{"source":"U.S. Department of State","level":2,"label":"Exercise Increased Caution","updated":"Tue, 15 Jul 2025","url":"http://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/egypt-travel-advisory.html"},{"source":"UK Foreign Office (FCDO)","level":4,"label":"Advises against all travel to parts of the country","updated":"2026-08-04T10:10:57Z","url":"https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/egypt"},{"source":"Government of Canada","level":2,"label":"Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)","updated":"2026-07-29T14:31:46.2003107-04:00","url":"https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/egypt"}],"indicators":[{"key":"homicide","label":"Homicide rate","value":1.31152527182627,"display":"1.3 / 100k","year":"2017","score":92,"source":"World Bank Open Data"},{"key":"crime_major_constraint","label":"Crime seen as a major business constraint","value":0.5,"display":"0.5%","year":"2020","score":100,"source":"World Bank Enterprise Surveys"},{"key":"terrorism_deaths_pm","label":"Terrorism deaths (latest year)","value":0.10982884062268052,"display":"0.11 / million","year":"2021","score":92,"source":"Global Terrorism Database"},{"key":"road_deaths","label":"Road traffic deaths","value":9.4,"display":"9.4 / 100k","year":"2021","score":68,"source":"WHO Global Health Observatory"},{"key":"stability","label":"Political stability & no terrorism","value":49.1898949,"display":"49/100","year":"2024","score":49,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"rule_of_law","label":"Rule of law","value":44.0301801,"display":"44/100","year":"2024","score":44,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"corruption","label":"Control of corruption","value":31.1152849,"display":"31/100","year":"2024","score":31,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"gov_effectiveness","label":"Government effectiveness","value":49.4532828,"display":"49/100","year":"2024","score":49,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"regulatory","label":"Regulatory quality","value":46.9854499,"display":"47/100","year":"2024","score":47,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"voice","label":"Voice & accountability","value":28.8341534,"display":"29/100","year":"2024","score":29,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"city_population_scale","label":"Urban scale factor","value":4367343,"display":"4.4M residents","year":null,"score":62,"source":"City Geocoding"},{"key":"numbeo_crime_index","label":"Crime index (crowdsourced)","value":46,"display":"46.0 / 100","year":null,"score":59,"source":"Numbeo Crime Index"},{"key":"human_trafficking_victims","label":"Detected human-trafficking victims","value":0.19,"display":"0.19 / 100k","year":"2024","score":89,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"bribery_contact_rate","label":"Bribery during public-official contact","value":50,"display":"50.0%","year":"2015","score":15,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"air_quality","label":"Air quality","value":69,"display":"US AQI 69 · Moderate","year":null,"score":81,"source":"Open-Meteo Air Quality"},{"key":"health","label":"Travel health notices","value":null,"display":"3 global notices","year":null,"score":92,"source":"CDC Travelers' Health"},{"key":"hospitals","label":"Hospitals nearby","value":10.590047729,"display":"11 beds / 10k · country avg","year":"2021","score":48,"source":"WHO Global Health Observatory"},{"key":"weather","label":"Extreme weather","value":42,"display":"August: highs ~42°C · extreme heat","year":null,"score":62,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":0,"display":"No active alerts · 1 quake ≥M4.5 past yr","year":null,"score":94,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":2,"display":"Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts","year":null,"score":72,"source":"US State Dept · Canada"}],"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":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Giza is generally safe for visitors who follow standard precautions, but remain alert to scams and petty crime.","summary":"The multi‑database profile rates Giza’s safety as moderate (composite 62/100), reflecting low violent crime but notable corruption and institutional weaknesses. Recent news and traveler reports confirm that most tourist sites are well‑policed, yet scams, aggressive touts and traffic hazards persist, especially around the pyramids and downtown nightlife.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Violent robbery against tourists is rare; most incidents involve petty theft in crowded markets or near the pyramids."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing is common in busy tourist zones such as the Giza plateau, bazaars and transport hubs; keep bags closed and phones secured."},"safeAreas":["Zamalek","Maadi","New Giza","Al-Maadi","Giza Downtown (well‑lit main avenues)"],"avoidAreas":["Imbaba (high petty‑crime, poorly lit)","Downtown Giza side streets at night (risk of harassment)","Areas near the Egypt‑Libya border (advised against all travel)"],"scams":["Aggressive camel‑driver and tour‑guide touts demanding tips","Fake \"official\" police or security personnel attempting to collect money","Overpriced taxi rides and inflated souvenir sales"],"zones":[{"name":"Zamalek","level":"safe","note":"Upscale residential area with strong police presence; low petty crime and well-lit streets."},{"name":"Maadi","level":"safe","note":"Foreign expat hub, many embassies, frequent patrols; safe for walking after dark."},{"name":"Zamalek","level":"caution","note":"Tourist-heavy zone around the pyramids; scams and touts are common, stay alert after dark."},{"name":"Giza Downtown","level":"caution","note":"Busy commercial center; petty theft possible in crowds, avoid isolated side streets at night."},{"name":"Imbaba","level":"avoid","note":"High petty‑crime rates and limited lighting; local reports advise against nighttime visits."},{"name":"Downtown Giza (near Tahrir Square)","level":"caution","note":"Frequent protests and police checkpoints; stay aware of sudden demonstrations."},{"name":"New Giza (newly developed upscale district)","level":"safe","note":"Modern infrastructure, gated communities, and regular security patrols make it secure for visitors."},{"name":"Al-Maadi","level":"safe","note":"Quiet residential area with many embassies; low crime and well‑maintained streets."}]}}