{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/micronesia/palikir","updatedAt":"2026-07-28T02:07:48.904Z","place":{"city":"Palikir","country":"Micronesia","countryCode":"FM","lat":6.92477,"lon":158.16109},"safety":{"score":83,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":90,"confidence":0.85,"caps":[],"databaseScore":83,"travellerSentiment":{"score":84,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports describe a relaxed atmosphere and friendly locals, with most visitors feeling safe walking during daylight; night‑time confidence drops slightly due to limited street lighting.","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":78,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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mainly in crowded markets and during the July tourism convention, so keep belongings secured."},"safeAreas":["Palikir City Center","Kolonia (Pohnpei State) outskirts","Kamrolmein Cultural Park area"],"avoidAreas":["Sokehs Ridge","Paloptik Village"],"scams":["overcharging for tours or souvenirs","unofficial taxis charging inflated fares"],"zones":[{"name":"Palikir City Center","level":"caution","note":"Most visitors stay here; daytime is fine, avoid walking alone after dark due to poorly lit streets and limited patrols"},{"name":"Kolonia (Pohnpei State) outskirts","level":"safe","note":"Quiet residential area, well‑maintained roads, visible police presence, low crime"},{"name":"Sokehs Ridge","level":"avoid","note":"Remote hillside trails are unlit and isolated; no regular patrols and risk of sudden weather‑related flash floods"},{"name":"Paloptik Village","level":"caution","note":"Traditional village near the market; petty theft from unattended bags reported, keep valuables secured"},{"name":"Kamrolmein Cultural Park area","level":"safe","note":"Well‑patrolled event zone during festivals; otherwise quiet but safe for daytime visits"}]}}