Italy is recognized as the country in Europe with the largest number of pickpockets, whose victims are often tourists.
As the Express writes concerning research by Quotezone.co.uk, it was studied how many times tourists mention pickpockets in reviews of the main attractions of each country.
In particular, in Italy, which led to the anti-rating, several popular tourist attractions immediately became natural magnets for thieves – the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, and the Pantheon, all in the capital of Rome. The Duomo di Milano in Milan and the Galleria degli Uffizi in Florence have also become popular targets for pickpockets.
France came second on the list with all five major landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The Netherlands and Germany follow ity.
Top 10 European countries with the largest number of pickpockets
- Italy.
- France.
- The Netherlands.
- Germany.
- Greece.
- Spain
- Portugal.
- Turkey.
- Ireland.
- Poland.
“Theft can happen anywhere, and tourist hotspots are a convenient place for criminals to target the wallets and bags of holidaymakers while they are busy sightseeing. Iconic locations such as the Eiffel Tower in Paris and the Trevi Fountain in Rome, especially are popular with pickpockets as they can move inconspicuously in large crowds,” explained Quotezone.co.uk founder and CEO Greg Wilson.