Keep Your Belongings Safe - Tips For Safe Travel in London

London hosts millions of tourists each year, attracting shoppers with pockets filled with cash to spend. With this, the attention of thieves is unfortunately present, with tourists having their belongings and purchases stolen in front of them. It's easy to leave a pocket unzipped, or a bag unattended, but it can cost you a lot of money to replace such items, especially in locations such as London.

Instead, you need to stay vigilant and be 10 steps ahead of the thieves who will be looking out for buzzing tourists. We will share exactly how you can keep your belongings safe when visiting locations such as London. Your London souvenirs will make it back home with you un-scathed as long as you bear in mind the following:

Lock your jewellery away

First things first, jewellery is one of the first things London thieves tend to go for. From stealing watches right off your wrist to nabbing your Arabic name necklaces, if left unnoticed you may find yourself missing your favourite jewellery. So, instead, it's best to keep your jewellery simple. If you plan to bring your expensive jewellery items to London, make sure they are locked safely in your room and only wear them in locations that are known to be safe. If wearing jewellery, be sure to keep it hidden as you explore London's iconic shopping streets. Wearing a scarf to hide your Arabic jewellery for example can prevent thieves from knowing it's there.

Don’t walk alone

Secondly, it's wise to visit London with a trusted friend or family member and avoid walking around the city alone. London is considered a safe city, but unfortunately, pickpocketers can spot a tourist from a mile away. When trying to find the correct directions and carrying your belongings carelessly, you leave yourself vulnerable to thieves. Having a friend with you means that someone is always watching your back, even when criminals might be too.

Keep your phone in a safe place

Phone theft is rife in London, with criminal gangs operating solely for the purpose of stealing the devices we rely so heavily on. Phones are always in our hands, especially when it comes to finding directions around London and searching for tourist sightseeing. It's wise to keep your phone away however, as watching your phone whilst walking down the street can leave it to be stolen by thieves passing on bikes. Keep it in your pocket sealed away and only get it out when you are aware of your surroundings.

Add an air tags

Air tags are another key addition when it comes to keeping your items safe in London. Things like hand luggage and suitcases can go missing when trying to find your way through the bustling metropolis. Air tags add that extra layer of protection, should your item get stolen from one second to another. Apple air tags connect easily to your device, or there are more cost-effective options to choose from.

Never leave your belongings

One trick that has become rife in locations such as Selfridges and Harrods is shopping bags being robbed when left on the floor. Think about all of those times you left your shopping bags to the side whilst you tried something on in the store. Professional thieves are walking around keeping an eye out for such shoppers. Don’t become one of them, always keep your bags and shopping bags only our person, unless you pass them over to a trusted friend.