{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/egypt/sharm-el-sheikh","updatedAt":"2026-09-27T16:34:23.085Z","place":{"city":"Sharm el Sheikh","country":"Egypt","countryCode":"EG","lat":27.91582,"lon":34.32995},"safety":{"score":68,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":69,"confidence":0.89,"caps":[],"databaseScore":65,"travellerSentiment":{"score":83,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent visitor reports indicate tourists generally feel safe within the resort zones, citing visible security and hotel patrols, though some express frustration with persistent vendors and occasional overcharging.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":75,"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":68,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Sharm el Sheikh remains one of Egypt's safest destinations for tourists due to its heavily secured resort zone and low violent crime against visitors.","summary":"The city benefits from a reinforced security perimeter, tourism police patrols, and vehicle checkpoints that keep serious crime rare, though petty theft and scams targeting tourists persist in busy areas. While Egypt overall carries a Level 2 advisory for terrorism and crime, Sharm el Sheikh's resort bubble insulates visitors from most risks, with health and environmental hazards posing greater concern than safety threats.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Armed robbery against tourists is rare and largely confined to areas outside the secured resort perimeter."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching occur in crowded spots like Naama Bay and Old Market, particularly targeting distracted tourists."},"safeAreas":["Naama Bay","Nabq Bay","Sharks Bay"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Inflated taxi fares and unlicensed drivers","Pushy vendors and overpriced goods in markets","Misrepresented dive excursions or desert safaris"],"zones":[{"name":"Naama Bay","level":"safe","note":"Highly monitored tourist hub, considered very safe day and night."},{"name":"Nabq Bay","level":"safe","note":"Upscale resort area with good security and tranquility."},{"name":"Sharks Bay","level":"safe","note":"Popular beach and diving area with a good security presence."},{"name":"Old Market","level":"caution","note":"Tourist police patrol, but exercise caution, especially after dark."},{"name":"City Center","level":"caution","note":"Generally safe and police-controlled, but be aware of surroundings."}]}}