i am from hawaii. i want to go backpacking through europe, but first i want to know which parts to stay away from. which countries have the most crime? i had a friend who visited brazil and got killed.she was shot thirteen times. that makes me kinda scared to go to a new place ive never been. please help me make a safer desicion.
2007-01-22 17:07:08 · 10 answers · asked by melelisi 3 in Travel ➔ Europe (Continental) ➔ Other - Europe
Pickpocketing will be your main concern. Violent crime levels, however, are very low in central and western Europe - the risk is comparable to Hawaii.
Some outer suburbs of big cities, such as Paris and London, can be unsafe at night, but you have no reason to go there as a tourist.
2007-01-23 05:33:24 · answer #1 · answered by bergab_hase 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of Europe is safer than the U.S. and Brazil. There is not much violent crimes. Few Europeans own a gun or carry a weapon. When travelling around Europe I think there is no reason to fear for your life more than in Hawaii. Theft is a larger concern. Beware of pickpockets and robbers.
Places I recommend avoiding are Albania, Moldavia and Bucharest (capital city of Romania, the rest of the country is apparently not as dangerous) and if you are not white then you might want to avoid Russia as well.
I don't think there is need to worry much about something horrible happening, just be careful as you would be in the U.S. and enjoy your trip! :)
2007-01-24 09:44:17 · answer #2 · answered by undir 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Based on statistics the country with the biggest crime rates in Europe is Germany but! those crimes are like : stealin cars etc so u ll be absolutely safe there..U.K. ranks first in murders but nobody..will kill a tourist :-P In my personal opinion the most dangerous area for pocket-liftin etc are the Balcans and Italy but not more dangerous than other places...Just be a bit careful and u won't get harmed by anybody.. ;-) Ah come on u come from the U.S. Europe is more safe don't worry ;-) at least not so many people carry guns
2007-01-24 07:40:39 · answer #3 · answered by Charles_N 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Brazil and Europe is totally different. In Europe at least western Europe we don't have that much crime like Brazil have.
Even in the States, you can be killed by a lost shot.
2007-01-23 01:16:23 · answer #4 · answered by kl55000 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess all you can do is not to go backpacking by yourself. have some company. I think Europe generally is less dangerous compared to Cuba, Brazil, Indonesia, Iraq etc :D
2007-01-23 15:40:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just stay in the major cities. Enjoy yourself!! Europe is incredible, and you will have memories for a lifetime!!!
(Just came back from Paris, and Berlin!!)
Enjoy yourself!!!
2007-01-23 01:13:29 · answer #6 · answered by Mr. Dave 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Except for some regions of former Jugoslavia and Albania you will have the same safety level as in the US.
2007-01-23 06:02:16 · answer #7 · answered by Handelsvertretung 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Serbia and Montanegro stay away from them..
2007-01-23 17:23:03 · answer #8 · answered by D_na 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
U should stay away from FYR Macedonia- criminals and low hygiene.
2007-01-23 07:11:45 · answer #9 · answered by Ana 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
1-Don't go alone!!!!!!!!!!!
2-There are websites that can answer your question and even give you specific routes to take.
2007-01-23 01:26:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋