Mini Guide to England
| February 21, 2018
Safety and Health
You can rest assured that England is one of the safest countries in the world. Since the Crime Survey for England and Wales started gathering statistics in 1981, 2016 has been the year with the lowest figures.
That’s not to say the country is completely safe. Although violent crimes are rare, pickpocketing and bag snatching could happen in crowded touristic areas. Just remember to never leave your belongings unattended and you should be fine.
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