When it comes to security in Italy, the situation is ambiguous. A high crime rate in the big cities is matched by the pastoral quiet of the provinces. The large cities juxtapose with the pastoral quiet of the provinces. Bergamo, in this respect, is considered to be a fairly safe for tourists. It is, as for all tourist centres, characterized by The city is also characterized by petty crimes such as pickpocketing and fraud.
It is therefore strongly recommended that visitors do not take large sums of cash with them when walking around or withdraw them from ATMs in full view of strangers. Important documents and jewellery should be left in hotel safes. Use handbags, belt pouches or shoulder purses when out walking to prevent them from being snatched out of your hands.
When it comes to dangerous areas of Bergamo, the city centre is safe. Tour guides don't recommend going to the outer corners of the city in the evening, where there's generally a chance of getting into trouble.
And you certainly don't have to fear the notorious mafia. Trust me, they have better things to do than pick purses and purses of stranded tourists.
