especially from Tourists.Ĭitfancier, like many before you, you use personal experience, partial and incorrect data from hearsay and unscientific surveys to state "facts" and declare, as an Australian, that Spain, in general, and Barcelona, specifically have a high crime rate problem (you even, shamelessly, compare it to the problem NYC had in the past) and suggest that we "do something about it"īut the facts are that Spain, including Barcelona and Madrid, have one of the lowest crime rates in the world and is ranked 93 out of 120 countries while Australia, for example is ranked 65 (and 1st place here is the worst ranking possible). our keep the reputation as the worst city in Europe for theft. IT IS A BIG PROBLEM.īe part of the solution. we only had the car hour on the way in and two hours on the way out. We headed 80 km out of Barcelona at 80 kph on the space saver tyre to get a new tyre at Girona.
Ours had already been stolen and the boot was empty.
#Pinggy bank full
When we stopped to change the tyre we did not have a boot full of stuff to take out to get at the spare, and the scammers then swoop to thieve your stuff. The next time when we were leaving Barcelona in the traffic our back tyre was knifed. Once a window smashed at Labyrinth Horta (a romantic park). New York significantly turned around their crime rates.įor years I was inspired by young people who made a significant difference in the world. get rewards from insurance companies and businesses. Become the eyes and ears and heart to restore Barcelona. and video and/or citizen's arrest those perpetrating crimes. why not set up a roving street watch team, or motor scooter team. If you want to do something progressive about theft from Tourists and unemployment. One lady friend had a guy headlock her across the throat while another grabbed her purse. Pick pockets, car & motor home break ins.
So many tales of Aussies robbed in Barcelona and Madrid. I have been back in Australia for 6 weeks now. Unemployment and illegal immigrants flooding across Europe means people have to survive. Even to Iraq & Jordan prior to the Gulf War Trip include China & Eastern Bloc & Moscow and Bulgaria (6 times) - many before the fall of the Berlin Wall. I founded the Australian Children's Foundation in 1983 and sent Aussie kids all over the world to represent Australia. In Barcelona you will need a translator as no English is spoken by the Police or the Carglass repairer or tow truck driver.īarcelona is rated as the worst city for theft in Europe. If you do get robbed you will need a police report for your insurance. A flip forward back seat makes you more vulnerable - take essentials with you. If you can avoid it don't leave stuff in a car even the boot. Particularly Barcelona in Spain & Naples in Italy. Many big cities and tourist spots are a problem. another man came up behind arm around her throat and the directions man grabbed her shoulder bag & phone (left her suitcase). Shove a paper in your face while another takes your shoulder bag, phone & luggage.Īn Aussie lady friend was asking directions in Madrid. Ours only gave us $1,750 Aus for luggage - $4,300 lost, nil for a $900 action cam (cameras not covered in theft from a locked car), nil for medications lost, Your travel insurance only covers a limited amount of items from a locked car.
#Pinggy bank plus
The high level of Spanish unemployment plus foreign immigrants mean that theft from tourists by so many different means is about easy pickings.
Luckily the tyre lasted 2 days before collapsing. intending to rob our personal belongings when we stopped to change the tyre after driving a short distance.
Our French registered car had the window smashed, all luggage stolen - they accessed the locked boot by folding down the rear seat. Be warned - theft from tourists is a real problem in Barcelona.
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