{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/vietnam/phu-quoc","updatedAt":"2026-08-27T08:57:09.978Z","place":{"city":"Phú Quốc","country":"Vietnam","countryCode":"VN","lat":10.28715,"lon":104.01047},"safety":{"score":66,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":66,"confidence":0.54,"caps":[],"databaseScore":62,"travellerSentiment":{"score":84,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports describe feeling safe walking during daylight and at night in resort zones, with only minor concerns about scooter traffic and occasional scams.","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":75,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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weather","value":30,"display":"August: highs ~30°C · heavy rain / flooding","year":null,"score":82,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":1,"display":"1 active alert · Drought (green)","year":null,"score":96,"source":"GDACS / USGS"}],"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":"Drought","severity":"green","title":"Drought is on going in Australia, Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Solomon Is., Thailand, Vietnam","distanceKm":340}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Phú Quốc is generally safe for visitors, with violent crime rare but recent boat accidents and petty theft warranting caution.","summary":"Official data shows low homicide and terrorism risk, while recent incidents highlight water-safety gaps after a fatal speedboat capsize in July 2026 that killed 15 tourists. Petty theft and scams target visitors in crowded areas, but most travelers report feeling safe in resort zones during day and night.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Muggings and armed robbery against visitors are rare; most incidents involve petty theft in night markets or beach areas."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching occur occasionally in busy night markets, ferry terminals, and tourist beaches."},"safeAreas":["An Thoi Town","Bai Sao","Ganh Dau","Vinpearl Phu Quoc"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Taxi overcharging or fake meters","Fake tour operators selling unsafe boat trips","Beach vendors overcharging for goods or services","ATM card skimming or distraction theft"],"zones":[{"name":"Duong Dong Town","level":"caution","note":"Busy hub with moderate petty theft in night markets and ferry terminals; exercise vigilance with belongings."},{"name":"An Thoi Town","level":"safe","note":"Southern fishing port with low crime; primary risks are scooter accidents and jellyfish in season."},{"name":"Bai Truong (Long Beach)","level":"caution","note":"Popular beach stretch with occasional bag-snatching; avoid leaving valuables unattended on sand."},{"name":"Bai Sao","level":"safe","note":"Upscale resort area with strong security presence; minimal crime but watch for jellyfish Oct-Nov."},{"name":"Ganh Dau","level":"safe","note":"Quiet northwest cape with low population density; risks limited to road conditions and sun exposure."},{"name":"Ham Ninh","level":"caution","note":"Fishing village with authentic charm; beware of overcharging and distraction scams targeting tourists."},{"name":"Vinpearl Phu Quoc","level":"safe","note":"Integrated resort complex with private security; low crime but verify boat tour operators post-July accident."},{"name":"Sun World Hon Thom Nature Park","level":"caution","note":"Cable car and amusement park; pickpocketing reported in crowds; keep bags zipped and front-facing."}]}}