How do you beat pickpockets in Europe?

Outsmarting Pickpockets and Thieves
  1. Be prepared. ...
  2. Wear a money belt. ...
  3. Leave valuables in your hotel room. ...
  4. Secure your bag, gadgets, and other valuables when you're out and about. ...
  5. Stay vigilant in crowds and steer clear of commotions. ...
  6. Establish a don't lose it discipline. ...
  7. Leave a clue for honest finders.




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Outsmarting Pickpockets and Thieves
  1. Be prepared. ...
  2. Wear a money belt. ...
  3. Leave valuables in your hotel room. ...
  4. Secure your bag, gadgets, and other valuables when you're out and about. ...
  5. Stay vigilant in crowds and steer clear of commotions. ...
  6. Establish a don't lose it discipline. ...
  7. Leave a clue for honest finders.


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The destination with the highest likelihood of being pickpocketed was Italy, according to Quotezone's European Pickpocket Index.

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We hear stories about people losing their phones, documents, wallets and bags all the time. Enrique had tourists who got pickpocket on the tour, once he even confronted the thief and obligated to return the stolen things. I myself became a victim of pickpocketing 8 times. Eight!

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Pickpockets are especially on Las Ramblas pedestrian street, near Sagrada Familia, in the central metro stations and the Sants train station. Other areas of the city generally does not have problems with pickpockets except near major tourist attractions.

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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.

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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.

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The safest and most convenient style of bag is a crossbody bag that you wear from one shoulder to the opposite hip. A thin flexible wire embedded in the strap makes it slash-resistant to thieves who cut bag straps and then run off with the bag.

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Pick-pocket proof clothing is another great alternative for both men and women. Oh, and a fanny pack is not, we repeat, not safe. Unless perhaps you lock the zipper and turn it around so the opening faces your body.

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Where is the safest city to live in Spain? Serville, the capital of Andalusian, is considered to be the safest city in Spain with its relaxed, coastal lifestyle. Granada comes in a close second.

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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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Go to any Police Station (Comisaría) or Citizens Advice Bureau to file a report (denuncia)
  1. Police Stations are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
  2. 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.


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The places with the most mentions of pickpockets
  • Italy.
  • France.
  • Netherlands.
  • Germany.
  • Greece.
  • Spain.
  • Portugal.
  • Turkey.


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