Although Kuta is a relatively quiet city for tourists in terms of security, offenses such as pickpocketing or petty fraud are not uncommon. Particular care should be taken in crowded public transportation, as well as at bus and train stations.
To avoid becoming a victim of theft, you should not show your valuables in public. A common crime in Kuta is cheating in currency exchange transactions in unauthorized exchange offices. Therefore, before exchanging currencies, calculate the amount you plan to receive in return.
