| Is Prague safe? Well, we have to say it’s not more dangerous then any other European City. Statistically you are more likely to be robbed in a North American city than in Prague. Don’t be paranoid and just look after your belongings. Crime rate is sill low but common safety precautions should be taken. Don’t keep luggage and valuables visible in your car, you should even try and remove the cd player - even if it is a rented car. Don’t leave valuables in unattended hotel rooms, instead use hotel safe or take them with you. The biggest danger for tourists is pick pockets. This is most common where large groups gather i.e. in crowded trams or busy tourist spots. When travelling it is useful to keep a photocopy of your passport and a note of your credit card number. This way if you are unlucky enough to loose or have these items stolen you will be able to get replacement travel documents and access to your money. According to Czech law you should have with you proof of identification at all times. In reality though the police rarely ask for it. If you been robbed or are the victim of any crime you should immediately report it to the police. Most police attendants won’t speak English but they should contact interpreter. Usually you will need a police report to claim insurance. We recommend that if it is not necessary then don’t go into the main stations, Hlavni nadrazi a Nadrazi Holesovice, and the neighbouring park at night. We call this area ‘sherwood’ as many unemployed and homeless peoples hang out there. Otherwise Prague is quite safe even in the night. It would be very unusual, except pickpockets, that you will be target for any kind of crime, especially because you’re a tourist.
Police free phone 158
Fire free phone 150
Ambulance free phone 155 |
