Most things beautiful carry a dark side, and that holds most true for these cities listed below. Each of them may be a feast for the senses, but in that lulled sense of happiness and exotic wonder, tourists often find themselves without their passports, or suddenly missing a camera. Whether it’s the ancient and colourful spectacle of Barcelona or the heady mix of architecture in Prague, you should always keep your stuff safe. Check out the places around the world with the highest cases of mugging.

1. Caracas, Venezuala

The political instability around this area has resulted in Caracas getting a pretty bad rep, especially in terms of gang violence and petty thefts. People are advised to keep their belongings safe. The place is so notorious, it even got a kickass game called Just Cause based on it.

2. Lagos, Nigeria

Non-existent streetlights during the night and the presence of hoodslum boys a.k.a area specific pickpockets makes Lagos another spot to be careful around. Suffice to say, keep your cameras at home and leave that money bag under the bed. Also, taking photos here is considered rude and might get you into some trouble.