Originally Posted by
lsquare
Should I even avoid the subway due to petty crimes? I think I gotta do more research. I just came back from London and have been there a bunch of times. Never felt unsafe!
Sorry to tell you, but there's street crime in London and you were just lucky. It's like going to Paris or Barcelona. High amounts of street crime. Doesn't mean anyone visiting is going to experience it. You just use common sense and you avoid crime anywhere you go. I know a woman here in Mexico City, born and raised here and never had her purse stolen until she went to Paris. Certain cities in Italy, France and Spain are on the top of the list for pickpocketing and petty street crime. I avoid those places including London. Mexico City is a walk in the park compared to them. My opinion of course.