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.

3. Ciudad Juarez, Mexico

Incidents of mugging, sometimes benign but sometimes violent, are highly prevalent here. The locals might be easygoing but even they are aware of the risks. Tourists should be especially careful, though the government has recently clamped down on the more violent of the no-gooders.

4. Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

This one comes as no surprise, and half the beauty of the place lies in the reputation of lawlessness that Rio has accumulated. The ‘favelas’ or slums that line the streets all the way to the beach are home to countless criminals, petty and high level. The cops are brutal and getting your pocket picked can happen faster than you can say ‘Janeiro’!