{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/mexico/campeche","updatedAt":"2026-08-16T20:11:45.126Z","place":{"city":"Campeche","country":"Mexico","countryCode":"MX","lat":19.84073,"lon":-90.51676},"safety":{"score":55,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":48,"confidence":0.69,"caps":[],"databaseScore":49,"travellerSentiment":{"score":84,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports on forums and review sites describe feeling safe walking in the Old Town during daylight, with only occasional concerns about petty theft after dark.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":78,"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":45,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Recent data indicate low robbery and pickpocketing levels, though petty scams targeting tourists persist.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are rare in the historic centre; incidents are mostly reported in isolated outskirts after dark"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing occurs most often in busy markets and on public transport, especially during festivals"},"safeAreas":["Historic Center (Centro Histórico)","San Francisco de Campeche (Old Town)"],"avoidAreas":["Puerta de Tierra","Cerro de la Cruz"],"scams":["Tourist‑targeted “free tour” or “discount” scams that pressure visitors into paying for services","Overpriced taxi rides near the airport and cruise‑ship docks","Fake souvenir vendors who overcharge or sell counterfeit goods"],"zones":[{"name":"Historic Center (Centro Histórico)","level":"safe","note":"High foot traffic, police presence, and well-lit streets; low crime risk for visitors"},{"name":"San Francisco de Campeche (Old Town)","level":"safe","note":"Tourist-friendly area with museums and plazas; petty theft possible but rare"},{"name":"El Rastro","level":"caution","note":"Residential outskirts; advisable to stay alert after dark and avoid isolated streets"},{"name":"La Chaya Maya","level":"caution","note":"Popular market area; crowded spaces increase pickpocketing risk, especially at night"},{"name":"Puerta de Tierra","level":"avoid","note":"Industrial zone with limited lighting and few tourists; higher risk of petty crime"},{"name":"Cerro de la Cruz","level":"avoid","note":"Hilly outskirt with limited services; reported incidents of theft and assault"},{"name":"San Miguel","level":"caution","note":"Emerging tourism spot; occasional scams targeting tourists, stay vigilant"},{"name":"Xocén","level":"caution","note":"Suburban area; limited police patrols, advise caution after dark"}]}}