What are the common crimes?

Credit Card Fraud

Credit card fraud, cloning cards can be an issue be careful where you use your cards. Also if you are withdrawing money from cash machines make sure you cover your pin and be discreet about the amount of cash you withdraw.

Opportunists

Take care with personal belongings at all times as smaller crimes such as pick pocketing is quite common. Be aware of this in crowded tourist areas where opportunists mostly hang around. Drug use is another common crime in Florence, please also be cautious of this.