The destination where Brits are most likely to be pickpocketed is in Spain | Travel News | Travel
Tourists may be targeted by con artists as they are less likely to feel comfortable in their surroundings. Money.co.uk looked at reviews of top destinations to find the worst hotspots for pickpockets.
Worst pickpocket destinations
- Las Ramblas, Spain
- Eiffel Tower, France
- Trevi Fountain, Italy
- Charles Bridge, Czech Republic
- Sacre-Coeur, France
- Colosseum, Italy
- Old Town Square, Czech Republic
- Louvre, France
- Notre-Dame de Paris, France
- Sagrada Familia, Barcelona
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The world’s worst spot for pickpockets was Barcelona’s busy pedestrianised street, Las Ramblas.
There were over 3,270 reviews mentioning pickpockets on the famous street which is first on many tourists’ checklists.
Las Ramblas is crowded all year round but is usually busiest during the peak summer season.
The boulevard runs down to the port and is usually packed with street performers, artists and living statues.
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As one of the city’s top attractions that’s often very crowded, it’s unsurprising that thieves tend to target tourists there.
Tourists should keep their wits about them at the famous landmark because pickpockets may target distracted people.
Italy’s Trevi Fountain took the third spot and is one of the country’s most popular tourist attractions.
Train stations, airports and other public transport hubs could also be targets for opportunistic pickpockets.
Paris had the most pickpocketing hotspots of any European city, with Sacre Coeur, the Louvre and Notre Dame making the list.
Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia was also included while Rome’s Colosseum was another popular area for theft.
If a tourist is a victim of pickpockets, they should contact the local police or ask their accommodation provider for help.
They can also check if their items are covered by travel or home insurance to see if they can make a claim.
