Can pickpockets steal from front pockets?

Tips if you have pockets A pickpocket generally avoids front trouser pockets, and especially buttoned or zippered pockets. If you have to carry your wallet in an unbuttoned jacket, coat or pants pocket, be sure it holds only what you can afford to lose.



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Avoid putting things in your back pocket In a crowd, it may also be difficult to notice your phone or wallet being pulled out if you're already shoulder-to-shoulder with other people. Instead, keep your valuables in harder-to-reach areas, like the front pocket of your pants or the inner pocket of your jacket.

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While Italy is a ridiculously beautiful and historic country, pickpocketing is certainly an issue. Any destination that experiences a large influx of tourists will attract petty thieves, and Italy welcomed 74.7 million tourists in 2022.

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How can I protect myself from pickpockets? Hotel safes are a good place to store passports and other valuables during a trip abroad. Tourists should limit the number of items they carry while out shopping, walking or sightseeing. If carrying a bag is necessary, use one that zips shut or closes securely.

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These distraction tactics are varied but should be easy to spot: fake altercations to create chaos, spilling a drink or ice cream on you, sudden bumping or tripping, holding a sign or piece of paper while asking for assistance or even holding a pizza box up to your face.

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Money belts and neck wallets — those flat, cloth pouches that fit under your clothes — are the traditional ways to carry money safely while you're traveling. They're meant to escape the notice of pickpockets and muggers, and some even have RFID blocking to keep your credit card and passport information safe.

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How to avoid pickpockets in Rome, Italy
  1. If you don't need it, don't bring it. Have you – for reasons known only to yourself – brought a big wad of cash? ...
  2. Be aware of who's around you. ...
  3. Carry your bag in front. ...
  4. Zip it up. ...
  5. Don't use your back pockets. ...
  6. Refrain from wearing a fanny pack. ...
  7. Trust your intuition.


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