How common are pickpockets in Europe?
How common are pickpockets in Europe? While Europe has little violent crime, it does have its share of petty purse snatching, pickpocketing, phone grabbing, and general ripping off of tourists — especially in places where tourists gather. Thieves target vacationers — not because they're mean, but because they're smart.
What bags are hardest to pickpocket?
- Editor Favorite. ...
- Travelon Urban Anti-Theft Messenger Bag. ...
- Pacsafe StyleSafe Anti-Theft Crossbody Bag. ...
- Pacsafe CitySafe CX Anti-Theft Convertible Backpack. ...
- Peak Design Everyday Backpack. ...
- Travelon Signature Anti-Theft Slim Backpack. ...
- Lewis N. ...
- Away Everywhere Zip Backpack. Away.
What to do if you are robbed in Spain?
- Police Stations are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
- Remember that the Spanish police are not necessarily multilingual, the police station for the 'Mossos d'Esquadra' can provide an English speaker with whom to make a report.
How do you avoid pickpockets in Europe?
- Know where the biggest threats lie. ...
- Research the most common pickpocketing scams. ...
- Don't have anything on you that's worth stealing. ...
- Put your passport and credit cards in an RFID wallet. ...
- Get an anti-theft bag. ...
- Be extra careful around popular tourist attractions.
What is the most common crime in Spain?
- Spain has one of the lowest crime rates of Europe, around one third less than also Germany.
- There is a concentration of crime at parts of the Costa del Sol and in Barcelona. Most crimes in Spain are drug related and theft and burglary in mostly touristic areas.
- The homicide rate is very low in Spain.
Is La Rambla safe at night?
Las Ramblas, the main promenade through central Barcelona, is humming with activity 24 hours a day and – pickpockets and tourist scams aside – is considered safe. Late at night, the south end of the street may feel a little seedy but is still relatively safe (and pretty easy to avoid if you prefer).
Do pickpockets target tourists?
Your clothes are a dead giveaway. The stereotype is true: American tourists stick out like a sore thumb when they travel, making them prime targets for pickpockets. Instead of throwing on a T-shirt to rep your alma mater, try to dress like the locals.
Who do pickpockets target?
Who do pickpockets target? Pickpockets look for distracted and unaware travelers. “That's not to say that anyone can be prey, but if you're engrossed in your phone, you're less attentive to what's going on around you,” said Maria Pasquale, a Rome-based travel journalist and author.