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I think Amsterdam is safe, in the sense that I don't feel there's much reason to fear for your physical well-being. However, when I visited (mid 2000's), the ma
by jdmichal 10y ago
I think Amsterdam is safe, in the sense that I don't feel there's much reason to fear for your physical well-being. However, when I visited (mid 2000's), the main train station's PA message loop included warnings about pickpockets.
- mercer 10y agoYeah, Amsterdam is very safe. But there has been an influx of pickpockets in Amsterdam as well as many other cities. Even cities like Utrecht (close to Amsterdam, but still a relatively small town) seem to have significantly more beggars and homeless these days. I also noticed an increase of beggars in the trains, leaving notes and packs of gum or whatnot at every table in the cabin. It worries me slightly, not because I'm bothered by it but because I can imagine it having significant effect on the rise of populism.
- timwaagh 10y agoif there are pickpockets a station will warn. it happens sometimes but not always.
- jungletek 10y agoI remember those signs! They have one of my favorite Dutch words, 'zakkenroller' (pickpocket) :)