{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/malaysia/kuantan","updatedAt":"2026-09-20T01:16:49.901Z","place":{"city":"Kuantan","country":"Malaysia","countryCode":"MY","lat":3.8077,"lon":103.326},"safety":{"score":82,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":89,"confidence":0.91,"caps":[],"databaseScore":82,"travellerSentiment":{"score":82,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler posts describe Kuantan as welcoming and safe during the day; about 60% feel fully secure at night in tourist areas, with caution advised in dimly lit zones after dark.","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":76,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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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 — Kuantan is generally safe for visitors, with low violent crime and moderate pickpocketing risk in crowded areas.","summary":"Kuantan benefits from a low homicide rate (0.7 per 100k) and strong official travel advisories (Level 1 from US and Canada), though UK FCDO warns only for eastern Sabah). The city sees occasional opportunistic theft but violent crime against tourists is rare. Visitors report feeling secure during the day and reasonably safe at night in tourist zones.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Armed robbery is uncommon; isolated incidents reported near empty waterfront after midnight"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing occurs in crowded markets and on Grab rides; hotspots include Pasar Besar Kuantan and Teluk Cempedak area"},"safeAreas":["Taman Gelora","Teluk Cempedak","Cherating","Sungai Lembing"],"avoidAreas":["Indera Mahkota (avoid isolated waterfront areas after midnight due to mugging risk)"],"scams":["US-targeted call-centre scam busted in Kuantan (Jul 2026)","Credit card fraud in online or unreputable shops"],"zones":[{"name":"Taman Gelora","level":"safe","note":"Popular beachfront park, well-lit and patrolled; safe for daytime and evening walks."},{"name":"Teluk Cempedak","level":"safe","note":"Main tourist beach area with regular police presence; petty theft possible but rare."},{"name":"Kuantan City Centre","level":"caution","note":"Busy commercial hub; pickpocketing reported in markets and crowded areas, especially after dark."},{"name":"Bukit Ubi","level":"caution","note":"Residential area with isolated streets; avoid walking alone late at night due to low foot traffic."},{"name":"Cherating","level":"safe","note":"Tourist village north of Kuantan; low crime, but beware of opportunistic bag-snatching on beaches."},{"name":"Gambang","level":"caution","note":"University town area; occasional scams targeting foreigners reported near campus and transport hubs."},{"name":"Sungai Lembing","level":"safe","note":"Historic tin mining town; peaceful and safe for visitors, limited nighttime activity."},{"name":"Indera Mahkota","level":"avoid","note":"Reports of isolated muggings near empty waterfront after midnight; avoid poorly lit streets at night."}]}}