{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/india/kochi","updatedAt":"2026-09-13T17:27:57.459Z","place":{"city":"Kochi","country":"India","countryCode":"IN","lat":9.93988,"lon":76.26022},"safety":{"score":74,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":78,"confidence":0.89,"caps":[],"databaseScore":72,"travellerSentiment":{"score":82,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate visitors generally feel comfortable walking during daylight, though some note occasional harassment over clothing in beach areas and unease from persistent observation.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":70,"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":70,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Visitors typically feel safe during daylight hours but report occasional harassment related to clothing, especially near beaches. Recent incidents include drone-related arrests and protests, though none directly targeting tourists.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are rare for tourists; incidents are mostly confined to isolated late‑night areas outside tourist districts."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag‑snatching are common in crowded spots such as the Fort Kochi waterfront, Chinese fishing nets area, and spice markets."},"safeAreas":["Kochi City Center","Edappally","Kakkanad"],"avoidAreas":["Isolated areas with limited infrastructure and security, particularly in parts of Mattancherry and Palluruthy, especially if unfamiliar with the city."],"scams":["Digital arrest cyber fraud (fake law enforcement calls demanding money)","Overpricing and non-delivery at silks and crafts museums","Houseboat backwater tour quality misrepresentation","Spice shop overcharging and fake organic spices in Jew Town","Kathakali show overpriced private performances"],"zones":[{"name":"Fort Kochi","level":"caution","note":"Historic area, can be crowded, moderate pickpocketing risk, and potential for overcharging scams."},{"name":"Mattancherry","level":"caution","note":"Some areas have limited infrastructure and security; exercise caution, especially if unfamiliar."},{"name":"Jew Town","level":"caution","note":"Known for spice shops with potential overcharging and fake organic spice scams."},{"name":"Palluruthy","level":"caution","note":"Some areas have limited infrastructure and security; exercise caution, especially if unfamiliar."},{"name":"Kochi City Center (e.g., MG Road, Marine Drive)","level":"safe","note":"Generally safe with good police presence, but standard precautions against pickpocketing in crowded areas are advised."},{"name":"Edappally","level":"safe","note":"A more residential and commercial area, generally considered safe."},{"name":"Kakkanad","level":"safe","note":"A developing IT hub, generally safe with good infrastructure."}]}}