{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/kenya/mombasa","updatedAt":"2026-09-06T15:55:15.451Z","place":{"city":"Mombasa","country":"Kenya","countryCode":"KE","lat":-4.05466,"lon":39.66359},"safety":{"score":58,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":53,"confidence":0.89,"caps":[],"databaseScore":57,"travellerSentiment":{"score":62,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Visitors report feeling safe during daylight hours in established tourist zones like Nyali and Bamburi, but express caution after dark and in isolated areas due to petty crime and scam risks.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":65,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":58,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":56,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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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":50,"source":"CA / US"},{"key":"research_robbery_risk","label":"Mugging & robbery risk","value":3,"display":"Moderate risk","year":null,"score":62,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_pickpocket_risk","label":"Pickpocketing & theft risk","value":2,"display":"High risk","year":null,"score":58,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_sentiment_score","label":"Visitor safety sentiment","value":65,"display":"65 / 100 (Mostly positive)","year":null,"score":65,"source":"City Web Research"}],"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 — Mombasa is generally safe for tourists who stick to established tourist zones and exercise standard precautions, though petty crime and occasional violent incidents require vigilance.","summary":"Mombasa's composite safety index is 53/100 (MODERATE), reflecting manageable risks in tourist areas despite elevated crime and political instability scores. Tourist zones like Nyali, Bamburi, and Old Town benefit from increased police presence and hotel security, but pickpocketing remains common in crowded markets and transport hubs, while muggings and scams target visitors, especially at night or in isolated areas.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Muggings and armed robberies occur, particularly at night and on beaches; higher risk in Kisauni, Mtwapa, and along the Mombasa–Nairobi highway"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are common in crowded tourist areas such as Old Town, markets, ferry crossings, and bus stations"},"safeAreas":["Nyali","Bamburi","Tudor"],"avoidAreas":["Kisauni (high mugging and robbery risk)","Mtwapa (theft, assault, and drug-related crime)"],"scams":["Taxi overcharging and fake breakdowns","Beach boy hustles offering unsolicited tours or services","Distraction thefts and fake petitions in tourist areas","ATM card skimming and cash withdrawal scams","Fake roadside emergencies on the Mombasa–Nairobi highway"],"zones":[{"name":"Nyali","level":"safe","note":"Upscale beachfront with strong hotel security and low violent crime; petty theft possible in crowded areas."},{"name":"Bamburi","level":"safe","note":"Well-patrolled tourist area with beaches and malls; standard precautions advised, especially after dark."},{"name":"Old Town (Mvita)","level":"caution","note":"Historic district generally safe by day with guides; increased pickpocketing and mugging risk at night."},{"name":"Kisauni","level":"avoid","note":"Crime hotspot with frequent muggings, robberies, and gang activity; avoid even in daylight unless essential."},{"name":"Mtwapa","level":"avoid","note":"Northern suburb with high rates of theft, assault, and drug-related crime; not safe for tourists."},{"name":"Changamwe","level":"caution","note":"Industrial and transport zone; matatu chaos and opportunistic theft common; use licensed taxis only."},{"name":"Tudor","level":"safe","note":"Residential area with lower crime; safe for visitors using reputable transport and avoiding isolated spots at night."},{"name":"Mombasa Island (excluding Old Town)","level":"caution","note":"Central areas have moderate pickpocketing risk in markets and ferry zones; avoid walking alone after dark."}]}}