I have homes in both Europe and the US and these luxury "snatchings" are crimes of opportunity that are not Euro-specific at all. I never understand all these questions about Europe, as though it's one large dangerous country. Anywhere that is crowded and where there are distracted people presents some opportunity (and tourists are often distracted, looking at the sights/taking selfies/figuring out directions).
Personally I feel safer in Paris than NYC, or Bangkok, or Buenos Aires, etc etc., but I'm also not in a crowd on the Champs-Elysees.
Parts of Europe are ultra-safe, like Monaco and many parts of Suisse. I don't know anywhere in the US that is like that.
I've never really understood owning daily jewelry or watches only to lock them away in a safe. I sold my engagement ring back to Tiffany because of this. It was the only thing I owned that was just too nervewracking and flashy. When I found myself wanting to commission a fake to wear instead, I decided to use the money for other things.
Net net is that like anything else you need to be situationally aware and not distracted.
Personally I feel safer in Paris than NYC, or Bangkok, or Buenos Aires, etc etc., but I'm also not in a crowd on the Champs-Elysees.
Parts of Europe are ultra-safe, like Monaco and many parts of Suisse. I don't know anywhere in the US that is like that.
I've never really understood owning daily jewelry or watches only to lock them away in a safe. I sold my engagement ring back to Tiffany because of this. It was the only thing I owned that was just too nervewracking and flashy. When I found myself wanting to commission a fake to wear instead, I decided to use the money for other things.
Net net is that like anything else you need to be situationally aware and not distracted.