{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/malta/valletta","updatedAt":"2026-09-28T12:38:43.552Z","place":{"city":"Valletta","country":"Malta","countryCode":"MT","lat":35.89968,"lon":14.5148},"safety":{"score":86,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":93,"confidence":0.88,"caps":[],"databaseScore":85,"travellerSentiment":{"score":89,"label":"Very positive","summary":"Travelers generally report feeling very safe exploring Valletta during the day, with many finding Malta relaxed and easy to navigate.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":90,"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":82,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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The primary risks are opportunistic petty theft and tourist-targeted scams, particularly in crowded areas.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are rare, with isolated incidents reported in the Sicily Street area after dark."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing is most common around bus terminals, the Valletta Waterfront, and popular market areas during peak tourist hours."},"safeAreas":["Valletta City Centre (Republic Street, Merchants Street)","Floriana","Sliema seafront","Birgu (Vittoriosa)"],"avoidAreas":["Sicily Street area (avoid after dark due to isolated muggings and armed robbery)"],"scams":["Karozzin (horse-drawn carriage) hidden extra charges","Pickpocketing at the Valletta Waterfront","Taxi overcharging"],"zones":[{"name":"Valletta City Centre (Republic Street, Merchants Street)","level":"safe","note":"Well-patrolled tourist area with major attractions, excellent lighting and constant foot traffic; very secure day and night."},{"name":"Valletta Waterfront","level":"caution","note":"Generally safe but pickpocketing reported in crowded areas, especially during peak tourist hours; remain alert with belongings."},{"name":"Sicily Street area","level":"avoid","note":"Isolated muggings and armed robbery reported after dark; avoid this area at night due to heightened risk."},{"name":"Marsaxlokk Sunday market area","level":"caution","note":"Opportunistic petty theft like bag-snatching or pickpocketing common in crowded market; keep valuables secure."},{"name":"Paceville (St Julian's nightlife district)","level":"caution","note":"Generally safe but gets rowdy late at night, especially weekends; watch drinks and avoid alcohol-fuelled trouble."},{"name":"Floriana","level":"safe","note":"Quieter residential area near fortifications; generally safe but less crowded after dark—use normal urban precautions."},{"name":"Sliema seafront","level":"safe","note":"Popular with tourists, visible police presence, low violent crime; standard precautions against pickpocketing in busy spots."},{"name":"Birgu (Vittoriosa)","level":"safe","note":"Historic area with regular patrols; safe for exploration day and night with typical urban awareness."}]}}