Is Prague a safe city to visit?
Prague is comparatively safe city; crimes of violence are very seldom. Prague is not more dangerous than any other European City. Statistically you are more likely to be robbed in a North American city than in Prague. Don’t be paranoid and just look after your belongings. Crime rate is still low but common safety precautions should be taken as petty crime is on the increase in central areas. Don’t keep luggage and valuables visible in your car, you should even try and remove the CD player – even if it is a rented car. Don’t leave valuables (including your passport) in unattended hotel rooms, instead use hotel safe or even better not take them for your trip, unless you have to. The biggest danger for tourists is pick-pocketing. This is most common where large groups gather i.e. in crowded trams or busy tourist spots. When travelling, it is useful to keep a photocopy of your passport and a note of your credit card number. This way if you are unlucky enough to loose or have these items st
