Do people get mugged in Barcelona?

Despite its reputation for petty crime and pickpocketing, Barcelona is a relatively safe city to visit. Violent crimes against tourists are infrequent, and the city's safety measures have improved significantly over the years.



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Like all major cities, muggings can happen at any time, anywhere in the world. Barcelona is a beautiful city and although muggings happen, it should not discourage travelers from exploring that area.

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Barcelona essential pickpocket safety tips:
  1. Don't carry your wallet in a back pocket.
  2. Don't put phones, cameras on tables at cafes.
  3. Wear your backpack on the front in touristy areas.
  4. Always keep bags closed and on your lap at cafes/coffee bars.
  5. Be wary of any strangers approaching you or touching you.


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Pickpockets are the main crime problem for most tourists visiting Barcelona.

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Spain has a relatively low crime rate, but things do happen. Tourists are far more often victims of pickpockets and petty thieves than they are of muggers, and violence is rare. Crowded sidewalks and tourist sites as well as the Metro are places to be especially careful.

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Yes, I still here from locals: “Oh, they only target tourists.” But I have also heard others say, “I don't feel safe in Barcelona anymore.” I think, it depends where you live, and how often you go out at night. Pickpockets prey on tipsy locals and tourists in their merry mood.

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Tipping Your Servers: Tips aren't expected in Barcelona, but they are always appreciated. Credit cards – tipping is possible with a card, just be sure you ask them to add it to the total as they run your card. There's no space on the credit card receipt when it comes time to sign.

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The people of Barcelona are generally very friendly, non-aggressive, calm, helpful and generous, particularly with their time. To most, maintaining enduring relationships is more important than the desire for more and more material wealth.

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Although Barcelona is largely a secure city, some parts are best avoided, particularly after the sun sets. As a visitor to this vibrant city, it's important to be mindful of the risk of pickpocketing and bag theft in high-traffic tourist locales such as Las Ramblas, Sagrada Familia, and Park Guell.

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There is a law in Spain that tourists need to carry their passports or national ID cards with them at all times, in case they are stopped by any police force.

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Yes, Barcelona and Madrid is safe for tourism, but tourists can be easy prey for pickpockets. There is little violent crime and few unsafe areas but compared to barcelona, Madrid is safe destination but it is also huge city! Both are very beautiful cities in Spain.

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If the bag looks like a camera bag or a purse then it is more of a target than an ordinary looking day bag. Another thing to avoid is to wear bum bags which are easy to remove. Thieves know that you keep your valuables in these too so bum bags are an A1 target with please steal me written all over them.

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