Comments on: Barcelona street crime today

By: Art

Art — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:02:13 +0000

I just returned from Barcelona and had a wonderful time without incident. November is a great time to visit the city, with moderate temperatures and no big crowds. Common sense can help you avoid being a target. Never leave luggage, cell phones, or pocket books unattended, even for a moment. Avoid crowds whenever possible, including the street performers. Definitely use public transportation, but avoid rush hours when trains and buses can be crowded. I purchased a T10 ticket and used the train to get to my hotel from the airport. My cost was €.72 ( 94 cents US ). Where else in the world can you get from the airport to any where in the city center for less than a dollar?

By: Thiefhunters in Paradise » The proliferation of Barcelona’s living statues

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:27:43 +0000

[...] watching due to suspicious behavior. Quite unlike our previous observations five months ago. See Barcelona Street Crime Today and the articles linked within it. Granted, it was pouring rain two of those days last week. The [...]

By: Rick

Rick — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 06:52:57 +0000

Love the tapas pic. Love red peppers!

By: y e l m

y e l m — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 17:52:52 +0000

We agree that Barcelona is a fun city to visit with great food.

Because of your excellent book, we have never had a problem

there or anywhere else. As Bob says, we try to keep pace in our face.

By: Bambi

Bambi — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 23:53:05 +0000

With cautious optimism, I will say: perhaps Rome and other cities in Italy (excluding Naples). I was just there and, though I didn’t look hard, I saw much less pickpocket activity than ever before. Not none… but much less. Perhaps it was an off day. Or perhaps Berlusconi is already having an effect? Not likely…

By: charlie

charlie — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 20:13:11 +0000

thanks for the tip and quick response. I think its great what youre doing GREAT BLOG!!!.

What city do you think has seen the biggest drop in street crime?

By: Bambi

Bambi — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 19:34:46 +0000

I can mention SOME top cities, but not THE top. I haven’t been everywhere (but almost!), and things change. So, what makes the list? Naples, Italy is way up there for theft. St. Petersburg, Russia is very high for pickpocketing and rolling night-clubbers. Lima, Peru, has a lot of snatch-and-grab type theft, and so do many other cities in South America. Johannesburg, South Africa is terrible, I’m sad to say, but the victims are locals as much as tourists. Not a lot of tourists go into the city of Johannesburg, or it would be even higher. And Mexico City, of course, is having a particularly bad crime time right now. This is not an exhaustive list, but what comes first to mind. And it doesn’t mean you should stay away from these cities, either. Just use caution if you visit.

By: charlie

charlie — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 19:15:59 +0000

So what is the top city for street crime?