{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/guam/hagatna","updatedAt":"2026-08-26T20:27:00.738Z","place":{"city":"Hagåtña","country":"Guam","countryCode":"GU","lat":13.47567,"lon":144.74886},"safety":{"score":86,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":93,"confidence":0.58,"caps":[],"databaseScore":86,"travellerSentiment":{"score":85,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent visitor reports and safety assessments indicate most travelers feel safe in Hagåtña, with concerns focused on petty crime rather than personal safety.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":80,"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":76,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller Sentiment","score":85,"tier":1},{"key":"advisories","label":"Advisories","score":97,"tier":2},{"key":"stability","label":"Stability","score":83,"tier":2},{"key":"health","label":"Health & Air","score":82,"tier":2}]},"advisories":[{"source":"Government of Canada","level":1,"label":"Exercise normal security precautions","updated":"2026-07-29T14:31:46.2003107-04:00","url":"https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/guam"}],"indicators":[{"key":"homicide","label":"Homicide rate","value":4.32611490161179,"display":"4.3 / 100k","year":"2019","score":70,"source":"World Bank Open Data"},{"key":"terrorism_deaths_pm","label":"Terrorism deaths (latest year)","value":0,"display":"0 recorded","year":null,"score":100,"source":"Global Terrorism Database"},{"key":"stability","label":"Political stability & no terrorism","value":82.8521298,"display":"83/100","year":"2024","score":83,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"rule_of_law","label":"Rule of law","value":74.772169,"display":"75/100","year":"2024","score":75,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"corruption","label":"Control of corruption","value":71.6636167,"display":"72/100","year":"2024","score":72,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"gov_effectiveness","label":"Government effectiveness","value":76.0226009,"display":"76/100","year":"2024","score":76,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"regulatory","label":"Regulatory quality","value":61.0412254,"display":"61/100","year":"2024","score":61,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"voice","label":"Voice & accountability","value":77.4286239,"display":"77/100","year":"2024","score":77,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"city_population_scale","label":"Urban scale factor","value":1051,"display":"1k residents","year":null,"score":92,"source":"City Geocoding"},{"key":"air_quality","label":"Air quality","value":26,"display":"US AQI 26 · Good","year":null,"score":94,"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":4,"display":"4 within 15 km · nearest ~1.3 km","year":null,"score":78,"source":"OpenStreetMap"},{"key":"weather","label":"Extreme weather","value":33,"display":"August: highs ~33°C · heavy rain / flooding","year":null,"score":82,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":0,"display":"No active alerts · 50 quakes ≥M4.5 past yr","year":null,"score":76,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":1,"display":"Level 1 — Exercise normal security precautions","year":null,"score":97,"source":"Government of 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 — Hagåtña is generally safe for travelers, with low violent crime risk but moderate pickpocketing and scam concerns in tourist areas.","summary":"Hagåtña benefits from strong governance, low homicide relative to global averages, and no active disaster alerts, though August brings heavy rain and flooding risks. Petty theft and tourist-targeted scams are the primary concerns, particularly in crowded areas. Visitors should exercise normal precautions, safeguard valuables, and avoid unlit areas after dark.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Armed robbery is rare; one incident reported in Hagåtña in May 2026, but overall violent crime remains low for visitors."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching occur in tourist areas and crowded places; remain vigilant in markets and on public transport."},"safeAreas":["Hagåtña Historic District","Sinajana residential area","Agana Heights","Asan Beach Park","Barrigada Heights"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Tourist-targeted overcharging or fake tour operators","Distraction thefts in markets or beaches"],"zones":[{"name":"Hagåtña Historic District","level":"safe","note":"Well-patrolled government and tourist area; low violent crime, petty theft possible in crowds"},{"name":"Tamuning (adjacent commercial zone)","level":"caution","note":"Busy tourist area with hotels and shops; pickpocketing and bag snatching reported, especially after dark"},{"name":"Sinajana residential area","level":"safe","note":"Quiet neighborhood with low crime; standard precautions advised for valuables in vehicles"},{"name":"Agana Heights","level":"safe","note":"Residential area near capital; minimal crime reports, good lighting on main roads"},{"name":"Piti coastal area","level":"caution","note":"Popular for fishing and recreation; strong currents and sudden weather changes pose risks to swimmers and boaters"},{"name":"Asan Beach Park","level":"safe","note":"Well-maintained park with regular patrols; safe for daytime visits, avoid isolated spots after dark"},{"name":"Mariana Islands Mall vicinity","level":"caution","note":"High foot traffic shopping area; moderate risk of pickpocketing and scams targeting tourists"},{"name":"Barrigada Heights","level":"safe","note":"Upscale residential zone with low crime; standard security for vehicles and homes recommended"}]}}