{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/namibia/windhoek","updatedAt":"2026-09-05T13:34:10.435Z","place":{"city":"Windhoek","country":"Namibia","countryCode":"NA","lat":-22.55941,"lon":17.08323},"safety":{"score":59,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":55,"confidence":0.66,"caps":[],"databaseScore":59,"travellerSentiment":{"score":59,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate visitors feel safe during daylight hours in tourist zones, though urban petty crime causes concern after dark, particularly in Windhoek.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":57,"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":50,"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":[{"kind":"Wildfire","severity":"green","title":"forest fire notification in Namibia","distanceKm":338},{"kind":"Wildfire","severity":"green","title":"forest fire notification in Botswana","distanceKm":416},{"kind":"Wildfire","severity":"green","title":"forest fire notification in Namibia","distanceKm":478},{"kind":"Wildfire","severity":"green","title":"forest fire notification in Namibia","distanceKm":487}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Windhoek is moderately safe for visitors who exercise increased caution, particularly after dark and in certain areas.","summary":"Windhoek presents a moderate safety risk for travelers, with petty crime such as pickpocketing and bag-snatching common in tourist zones and markets, and muggings or armed robberies occurring after dark in central and less populated areas. While violent crime targeting tourists is uncommon, visitors should remain vigilant, especially on weekends and public holidays, and avoid isolated streets at night. The city is safer than many regional capitals during daylight hours, but requires awareness and precautionary measures.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Muggings and armed robberies occur, particularly after dark in central areas and less populated outskirts; visitors should avoid isolated streets at night."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are common in tourist zones, markets, and on public transport, especially along Independence Avenue and in crowded areas."},"safeAreas":["Klein Windhoek","Eros","Olympia","Maerua Mall vicinity","Airport vicinity (near Kleine Kuppe)"],"avoidAreas":["Katutura (avoid unless with trusted local guide and not after dark)"],"scams":["Distraction scams involving fake helpfulness or overcharging by street vendors or unofficial guides","Taxi overcharging or unvetted street pickups, particularly targeting tourists unfamiliar with local rates","ATM-side card skimming and fake charity appeals in crowded areas like Independence Avenue","Fake gemstone or craft sales where tourists are pressured into buying low-value items at inflated prices"],"zones":[{"name":"Klein Windhoek","level":"safe","note":"Upscale residential area popular with expats and tourists; generally secure during day and early evening."},{"name":"Eros","level":"safe","note":"Affluent suburb with secure guesthouses and reliable services; lower crime rates."},{"name":"Olympia","level":"safe","note":"Well-maintained streets and good restaurants; considered safe for visitors."},{"name":"Independence Avenue (city centre)","level":"caution","note":"Commercial heart with historic sites; pickpocketing and bag-snatching common, especially crowded areas."},{"name":"Katutura","level":"avoid","note":"Township; visitors advised to avoid unless accompanied by a trusted local guide and not after dark."},{"name":"Wernhill Park area","level":"caution","note":"Older shopping spot; petty theft increases during weekends and public holidays in busy central areas."},{"name":"Maerua Mall vicinity","level":"safe","note":"Modern, well-secured mall; family-friendly with cinemas and entertainment facilities."},{"name":"Airport vicinity (near Kleine Kuppe)","level":"safe","note":"Upscale suburb near the airport with good accommodation options; generally secure."}]}}