{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/rwanda/kigali","updatedAt":"2026-09-06T15:53:57.767Z","place":{"city":"Kigali","country":"Rwanda","countryCode":"RW","lat":-1.94995,"lon":30.05885},"safety":{"score":75,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":80,"confidence":0.62,"caps":[],"databaseScore":73,"travellerSentiment":{"score":84,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent visitor reports describe feeling safe during the day, citing clean streets and visible police presence, though some note unease after dark or near border areas.","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":71,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Visitors report feeling safe walking during daylight hours, but pickpocketing occurs in crowded markets and transport hubs.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Armed robbery against visitors is rare but possible after dark in poorly lit areas; avoid walking alone at night."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching occur in crowded places such as markets, bus stations, and tourist sites; remain vigilant."},"safeAreas":["Gasabo","Kicukiro","Remera","Kanombe"],"avoidAreas":["Gisozi (higher petty theft risk; avoid walking alone at night)"],"scams":["Fake tour guides offering overpriced or unnecessary services near hotels and attractions","Taxi drivers claiming meters are broken and charging inflated fixed rates"],"zones":[{"name":"Nyarugenge","level":"caution","note":"Central business district with moderate petty crime risk; exercise increased caution especially after dark."},{"name":"Gasabo","level":"safe","note":"Residential and diplomatic area with strong security presence; generally safe for visitors."},{"name":"Kicukiro","level":"safe","note":"Modern suburbs and university area; low crime rates and good infrastructure."},{"name":"Kimironko","level":"caution","note":"Busy market area with pickpocket risk in crowds; avoid carrying valuables openly."},{"name":"Remera","level":"safe","note":"Upscale residential zone with hotels and restaurants; minimal safety concerns reported."},{"name":"Kacyiru","level":"caution","note":"Government and NGO hub; moderate risk of opportunistic theft near offices after hours."},{"name":"Gisozi","level":"avoid","note":"Higher incidence of petty theft and occasional disturbances; avoid walking alone at night."},{"name":"Kanombe","level":"safe","note":"Airport vicinity with controlled access; safe for transit and nearby lodging."}]}}