Travelling to London? TikToker reveals top safety tips to keep you safe from pickpockets and scams

Published on: Jan 5, 2025, 18:52:02 IST

By Akanksha Agnihotri

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A TikToker shares smart safety tips from locals to help you avoid pickpockets and scams in London. (Instagram/@victorias.way_)

Popular TikToker Victoria's Way reveals smart safety tips from locals, helping you steer clear of pickpockets and scams for a worry-free London adventure.

Planning a trip to London? You might want to stay extra vigilant as street scams and pickpocketing incidents are on the rise. Street theft isn't just a petty crime, it can wreck your trip and drain your finances. In fact, a recent study by licensing firm Get Licensed, based on data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS), reveals that the top 10 pickpocketing hotspots in the UK are all located in London. (Also read: Woman travels in Vietnam for a week on ₹30K budget, shares her 'very affordable' accommodation and travel tips )

TikToker shares tips to stay safe in London

Victoria's Way, a popular TikToker, often shares travel and safety tips with her followers. She recently posted a video highlighting her top London safety tips straight from the locals. Captioning her post, she wrote, "London 🇬🇧 is one of my favorite cities, but even here, you need to stay alert. I'm sharing some tips that the locals taught me to stay safe and enjoy the city." Let's take a look at her tips.

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1. Keep your bag and valuables in front of you, under the jacket.

2. Avoid crowds: Pickpockets often operate in busy areas such as popular tourist spots, the undergrounds and markets.

3. Never participate in games like "find the ball" - they are scams, and you are guaranteed to lose.

4. Be careful at crossings. Always look right first, as traffic moves on the left.

5. Don't enter the red phone booths. They're dirty and often used by scammers.

6. Place newspapers on bus seats for hygiene to avoid sitting on dirty surfaces.

7. Use newspapers on bus seats or benches while waiting to keep away from dirty surfaces.

8. Don't use charging ports on public transport; instead, use your own charger.

9. Be careful of cyclists and motorcyclists coming up, as they might snatch your belongings while riding by.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Akanksha Agnihotri
Akanksha Agnihotri is a lifestyle journalist with over 3 years of experience. She is a psychology graduate and holds a postgraduate diploma in Radio and Television Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Delhi, where she graduated as a gold medalist. Originally from Bhopal, the beautiful capital of Madhya Pradesh, she draws inspiration from the city’s rich cultural heritage and layered storytelling traditions that subtly shape her narrative voice. She writes extensively about fashion, beauty, health, relationships, culture, and food, exploring everything from trending styles and runway moments to wellness routines and mindful living. Passionate about meaningful and candid conversations, she enjoys interviewing celebrities, doctors, designers, and film personalities, diving into discussions on fitness, beauty, mental health, and everything fun in between. With a keen eye for trends and a thoughtful understanding of human behaviour, she brings depth, sensitivity, and authenticity to her stories, ensuring they resonate with a wide and diverse audience. When she’s not working, you’ll usually find her lost in a book, planning her next mountain trek, or mapping out spontaneous travel escapes. She loves discovering new authors, revisiting old favourites, and spending quiet afternoons in museums soaking in art, history, and culture. An avid bird-watching enthusiast, she finds joy in early morning walks, spotting rare birds, and reconnecting with nature. Whether sipping coffee while journaling her thoughts or exploring hidden corners of a new city, she constantly seeks inspiration in everyday moments that often turn into compelling story ideas.Read More

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