Amsterdam is one of the safer cities in the world - I really don't know where you got that impression from. I can only think of Tokyo at the top of my head for

Amsterdam is one of the safer cities in the world - I really don't know where you got that impression from. I can only think of Tokyo at the top of my head for a safer "world class city" experience. You likely couldn't get into serious trouble in Amsterdam even if you went out seeking it. Yes, the taxi drivers suck and should be avoided whenever possible.