7 Travel Destinations You’re Most Likely to Be Pickpocketed

1. Barcelona, Spain

The first entry on our list of the top pickpocket cities is Barcelona. The place with the highest number of pickpockets in Spain’s capital is the iconic Las Ramblas pedestrian walkway.

You’re more likely to fall victim to a purse-snatcher during peak tourist season when it’s super crowded, making these famous walkways perfect for this type of crime. According to some data, last year there were an average of 11 robberies every hour in Barcelona, making it one of the most pickpocket cities in the world.

How to avoid it: It may sound simple, but it’s extremely important to have all of your valuables tightly zipped away in a purse or bag while you’re walking in tourist areas. Zips on bags should also face inward where possible.