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," explained one expat living in Portugal.

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"Little crime in Cascais. in Lisbon there is a fair amount of pickpocket crime but only in certain areas," said another expat in Cascais, Portugal.

Is there a lot of crime in 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.