{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/philippines/angeles-city","updatedAt":"2026-09-30T13:50:33.565Z","place":{"city":"Angeles City","country":"Philippines","countryCode":"PH","lat":15.15,"lon":120.58333},"safety":{"score":66,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":66,"confidence":0.67,"caps":[],"databaseScore":66,"travellerSentiment":{"score":68,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Most visitors report feeling safe during the day, especially in Clark Freeport Zone, with many long-term residents saying they rarely feel unsafe; however, nightlife areas require heightened awareness due to crowds, drinking, and petty theft risks","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":70,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket 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Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Angeles City is moderately safe for visitors who stick to well-lit, tourist-frequented zones and avoid isolated areas after dark.","summary":"Angeles City scores 61/100 on safety, reflecting moderate crime risk primarily from petty theft and occasional robbery in nightlife zones after dark. While violent crime against tourists is uncommon, visitors should remain vigilant in entertainment districts like Fields Avenue and Red Street, especially late at night. Government advisories urge increased caution nationwide due to crime, terrorism, and kidnapping risks, though these are less concentrated in Angeles City proper.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Armed robbery is uncommon but has occurred in isolated incidents targeting foreigners, particularly near entertainment zones after dark"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching occur occasionally, especially from passing motorbikes on main roads or in crowded bars; snatching from trike sidecars at 3am is also reported"},"safeAreas":["Clark Freeport Zone","Santo Rosario","Mabalacat (near Clark Airport)"],"avoidAreas":["Santos Street (south of Wild Orchid Resort) - poorly lit, scam and robbery risk after dark","ABC Hotel perimeter (Clark Perimeter bar area) - illegal gambling and brothel scams, avoid after dark"],"scams":["Street strangers posing as acquaintances offering free rides or secret bars to lure victims to illegal gambling dens, brothels, or theft setups","Fake 'police' accomplices arriving after a stranger escorts you to your hotel, demanding bribes to settle fabricated incidents"],"zones":[{"name":"Clark Freeport Zone","level":"safe","note":"Well-patrolled, modern infrastructure, low crime; safe day and night for visitors."},{"name":"Fields Avenue","level":"caution","note":"Entertainment strip with petty theft and scam risks after dark; stay alert, avoid flashing valuables."},{"name":"Balibago","level":"caution","note":"Commercial hub with moderate pickpocketing risk; exercise caution in crowded areas and at night."},{"name":"Santo Rosario","level":"safe","note":"Residential area near Clark; generally quiet and safe, especially during daytime."},{"name":"Mabalacat (near Clark Airport)","level":"safe","note":"Transit-friendly zone with police presence; safe for travelers using Clark International Airport."},{"name":"Santos Street (south of Wild Orchid Resort)","level":"avoid","note":"Poorly lit and sparsely populated at night; linked to scams and robberies per Wikivoyage and local reports."},{"name":"ABC Hotel perimeter (Clark Perimeter bar area)","level":"avoid","note":"Known for illegal gambling and brothel scams; avoid after dark per Wikivoyage and local warnings."},{"name":"Abacan River banks","level":"caution","note":"Flood-prone during heavy rain; avoid creek areas during September weather due to flash flood risk."}]}}