{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/peru/lima","updatedAt":"2026-08-25T11:12:08.341Z","place":{"city":"Lima","country":"Peru","countryCode":"PE","lat":-12.04318,"lon":-77.02824},"safety":{"score":57,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":51,"confidence":0.65,"caps":[],"databaseScore":56,"travellerSentiment":{"score":61,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate most visitors feel safe in Lima when staying in recommended districts and following basic precautions, though petty crime remains a frequent concern.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":61,"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":51,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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contact","value":2.68,"display":"2.7%","year":"2023","score":94,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"air_quality","label":"Air quality","value":61,"display":"US AQI 61 · Moderate","year":null,"score":85,"source":"Open-Meteo Air Quality"},{"key":"health","label":"Travel health notices","value":null,"display":"3 global notices","year":null,"score":92,"source":"CDC Travelers' Health"},{"key":"hospitals","label":"Hospitals nearby","value":80,"display":"80 within 15 km · nearest ~1 km","year":null,"score":95,"source":"OpenStreetMap"},{"key":"weather","label":"Extreme weather","value":23,"display":"August: highs ~23°C · no weather extremes","year":null,"score":100,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":0,"display":"No active alerts · 19 quakes ≥M4.5 past yr","year":null,"score":76,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":2,"display":"Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts","year":null,"score":72,"source":"US State Dept · Canada"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Alert","title":"Global 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 — Lima is generally safe for travelers who stay in recommended districts and exercise standard big-city precautions.","summary":"Lima presents moderate overall crime risks, with petty theft and scams being the primary concerns for visitors, while violent crime against tourists remains relatively uncommon. The city's safety varies significantly by neighborhood, with Miraflores, Barranco, and San Isidro offering the safest environments for tourists due to strong security presence and tourism infrastructure. Travelers should remain vigilant in crowded areas, avoid displaying valuables, and use pre-booked transport, especially from the airport.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Express kidnappings and muggings targeting tourists occur occasionally, particularly near ATMs and in less touristy areas after dark."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are common in crowded tourist zones like Miraflores’ Parque Kennedy, Barranco’s main streets, and the Historic Center."},"safeAreas":["Miraflores","Barranco","San Isidro"],"avoidAreas":["Callao (elevated crime including muggings and express kidnappings)","San Juan de Lurigancho (high assault and robbery rates)","Rímac (significant crime risks, particularly after dark)"],"scams":["Fake taxi drivers overcharging or taking tourists to unsafe areas","Fake police officers demanding to see passports and wallets","Street distraction scams where accomplices steal belongings while tourists are engaged","Overpriced tours or fake Machu Picchu ticket agencies","Restaurant scams involving inflated bills or false claims about payment methods"],"zones":[{"name":"Miraflores","level":"safe","note":"Upscale, well-lit, strong police and private security presence; petty theft possible in crowds"},{"name":"Barranco","level":"safe","note":"Bohemian core safe day and evening; quieter streets need caution after midnight"},{"name":"San Isidro","level":"safe","note":"Affluent business district with excellent security and minimal crime rates"},{"name":"Historic Centre (Cercado de Lima)","level":"caution","note":"Safe during daylight with tour groups; avoid walking alone after dark due to higher crime"},{"name":"La Victoria","level":"caution","note":"Industrial area with moderate crime; exercise caution, especially at night"},{"name":"Callao","level":"avoid","note":"Port area with elevated crime including muggings and express kidnappings; avoid non-essential visits"},{"name":"San Juan de Lurigancho","level":"avoid","note":"High population density district with elevated assault and robbery rates; avoid unless necessary"},{"name":"Rímac","level":"avoid","note":"Historic area with significant crime risks, particularly after dark; avoid for tourists"}]}}