Surveys of tourists and residents show that safety in Bucharest is relatively high, especially in the areas where parks, government offices and foreign missions are located. The most favorable districts for a safe vacation for visitors are Aviacei, Cotroceni, and Primaveria.
The dangerous neighborhoods of Bucharest are located in the southern part of the city. These are the districts of Giulesti, Străulesti, Sîrbi, Pantelimon, Baicului, Colentina, Gencea, Ferentari Rahova.
Most often visitors and residents of the city become victims of petty theft, fraud with credit cards and currency. The most common scheme used by fraudsters is to disguise themselves in the uniform of a cab driver or policeman and "scam" commuters.
