{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/spain/malaga","updatedAt":"2026-09-16T15:37:38.685Z","place":{"city":"Málaga","country":"Spain","countryCode":"ES","lat":36.72016,"lon":-4.42034},"safety":{"score":84,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":91,"confidence":0.91,"caps":[],"databaseScore":84,"travellerSentiment":{"score":84,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate visitors generally feel safe during daylight hours, though many note heightened vigilance is needed in busy tourist spots and during heat-wave crowds.","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":80,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Indicators"},{"key":"regulatory","label":"Regulatory quality","value":64.6542875,"display":"65/100","year":"2024","score":65,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"voice","label":"Voice & accountability","value":76.9498381,"display":"77/100","year":"2024","score":77,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"city_population_scale","label":"Urban scale factor","value":592346,"display":"592k residents","year":null,"score":74,"source":"City Geocoding"},{"key":"numbeo_crime_index","label":"Crime index (crowdsourced)","value":38.1,"display":"38.1 / 100","year":null,"score":68,"source":"Numbeo Crime Index"},{"key":"safe_walking_dark","label":"Feel safe walking alone after dark","value":78.3,"display":"78.3%","year":"2013","score":82,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"human_trafficking_victims","label":"Detected human-trafficking victims","value":0.6,"display":"0.60 / 100k","year":"2024","score":84,"source":"UN SDG Global 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advisory","value":2,"display":"Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts","year":null,"score":50,"source":"CA / US"},{"key":"research_robbery_risk","label":"Mugging & robbery risk","value":4,"display":"Low risk","year":null,"score":92,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_pickpocket_risk","label":"Pickpocketing & theft risk","value":3,"display":"Moderate risk","year":null,"score":78,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_sentiment_score","label":"Visitor safety sentiment","value":78,"display":"78 / 100 (Mostly positive)","year":null,"score":78,"source":"City Web Research"}],"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":[{"kind":"Wildfire","severity":"green","title":"forest fire notification in Spain","distanceKm":61}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Málaga is generally safe for visitors, with low violent crime but moderate pickpocketing and scam risks in tourist areas.","summary":"Málaga's safety profile shows low homicide (0.7/100k) and rare violent crime against visitors, but petty theft remains the primary concern. Government advisories urge increased caution due to terrorism and civil unrest nationwide, though Málaga itself experiences fewer incidents than larger Spanish cities. Visitor sentiment is largely positive, with most feeling safe during daylight hours when exercising normal precautions.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are rare for visitors and typically occur only in isolated areas at night."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Common in historic centre, beaches, public transport, and festivals — especially targeting phones, wallets, and unattended bags."},"safeAreas":["Soho","El Limonar","Pedregalejo","Teatinos"],"avoidAreas":["Palma-Palmilla","Cruz de Humilladero"],"scams":["Pickpocketing via distraction tactics in crowded areas","Fake holiday apartment listings near transit hubs","Charity petition scams near Mercado Central de Atarazanas","Inflated taxi fares and unsolicited 'gifts' like rosemary branches"],"zones":[{"name":"Centro Histórico","level":"caution","note":"High tourist traffic makes it a hotspot for pickpockets and petty theft."},{"name":"La Malagueta","level":"caution","note":"Beaches are targets for theft; keep belongings secure and in sight."},{"name":"Soho","level":"safe","note":"Generally considered safe with family-friendly attractions."},{"name":"El Limonar","level":"safe","note":"A safer neighborhood with a good reputation."},{"name":"Pedregalejo","level":"safe","note":"Known for its pleasant atmosphere and safety."},{"name":"Teatinos","level":"safe","note":"Considered a safe area, often recommended for its residential feel."},{"name":"Palma-Palmilla","level":"avoid","note":"Identified as an area to avoid due to higher crime risk."},{"name":"Cruz de Humilladero","level":"avoid","note":"Listed as an area where caution is advised or to be avoided."}]}}