Madrid is generally quite safe if you stick to the main tourist drag in the centre, and we never really worried about wandering around at any time of the day or night. Some of the neighbourhoods just a little off the main

roads can be dangerous at night, however, with some violent muggings taking place, barrio Lavapíes is notorious for this. Petty crime such as pickpocketing and mobile phone theft is rife, and obvious foreigners should be alert for this at all times and in all places.

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