We stayed here last night and didn’t feel safe. A man arrived on a bike to the van next to us with a coffee machine which he and his mates inspected, then drove off in the van, leaving the bike chained to a tree, surrounded with bits of electrical goods, cables, old shoes etc. In the morning I saw a different car and van swapping things between them - it all seemed a bit odd! The Police Academy mentioned is a college for people who are trying to get into the police, not a training school run by the police themselves, Somali doubt it’s much deterrent to thieves. It was Saturday night and there was a lot of noise from bars until after 12.

Only parked for the afternoon, but seems like a safe area. Small shops and grocery nearby. The only thing I'll say is that since the police academy is nearby, if you're uncomfortable with the sound of gunfire, you might want to find a different spot. It's not loud, just distinct.