Ursprungligen postat av UNPROFOR
Istanbul har blivit kasst. Nu gillar jag inte turkar, men jag var där två gånger 2005 respektive 2008, och besökte det igen 2014, enorm skillnad sista gången. Det har blivit osäkert (talar inte om terrordåd på nattklubbar, utan brutala överfallsrån, våldtäkter etc, dvs som i Sverige).
Turkar är aldrig västerlänningar, punkt.
Är du även rädd för din egen skugga?
Crime Threats
As TurkeyÂ’s largest metropolitan city, crime rates impacting foreigners are surprisingly low. However, travelers should be aware of petty crimes such as pickpocketing in crowded areas. Credit card and ATM usage is considered relatively safe with nearly no reports of fraud, especially when using them in locations catering to an international clientele. There have been only minor reports of personal data compromise related to U.S. travelers in Istanbul.
https://www.osac.gov/pages/ContentReportDetails.aspx?cid=21192
Detta är från U.S. Department of diplomatic security.
Crime Threats
The general crime rate in Sweden is below the U.S. national average; however, the notion that foreign travelers are immune to crime is a common misconception. The prevalent rate of crime in major urban areas shows travelers are more susceptible to certain types of crime (mainly thefts) than national criminal statistics would indicate. Most crimes involve the theft of personal property from vehicles, residences, and public areas. Travelers should be especially wary for petty thieves/pickpockets and should be careful of distractions and other techniques used to divert attention. Robberies have occurred in high commercial areas. Pickpocketing and petty theft are common in/near major tourist attractions (StockholmÂ’s Old Town), at restaurants, amusement parks, museums, bars, and on public transportation, including at airports.
https://www.osac.gov/Pages/ContentReportDetails.aspx?cid=21476
Samma källa.