Is there a lot of crime in Portugal?

We asked people if there is a lot of crime. They answered...

"Overall, Portugal is generally considered to be a safe country, with a low rate of violent crime. Petty crime does occur in Portugal, such as pickpocketing and theft, but statistics indicate it is generally in line with other European countries. Security and surveillance, particularly in busier urban areas, is mostly visible and effective," commented one expat who made the move to Portugal.

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"Really no crime to speak of in this area. There are some reports of pickpocketing in the downtown, touristy areas, but very few. Lisbos also has some pickpocketing and other tourist crimes, but it's rare to hear of more serious crimes being committed," remarked another expat in Cascais, Portugal.

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Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA in International Business and German.

Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.