In 2026, the most frequently reported crime in Amsterdam is bicycle theft, followed closely by pickpocketing and cyber-scams. Given that there are more bicycles than people in the city, thousands are stolen every year, often by organized groups or opportunistic thieves who sell them for a fraction of their value. For tourists, pickpocketing is the primary concern, especially in high-traffic areas like Dam Square, the Red Light District, and the Central Station. While violent crime rates in the Netherlands remain among the lowest in Europe, Amsterdam has seen a rise in "online friend-in-need" fraud (WhatsApp scams) and phishing. Another significant issue is the "Back Door" drug trade; while the sale of cannabis in "coffeeshops" is tolerated under the gedoogbeleid policy, the large-scale production and supply chain remain illegal, leading to organized crime involvement in the background. However, for the average visitor, the "biggest" daily threat to their property is simply forgetting to double-lock their bike or leaving a bag unattended on a canal-side terrace.