Is Amsterdam Still Safe in 2026? We Checked Crime Data, Pickpocket Hotspots, Red Light District, Nightlife and the Best & Worst Areas Amsterdam has one of the safest reputations of any major European capital. Canals. Bikes. Museums. Cafés. Beautiful streets. A highly developed public transport system. English everywhere. For millions of visitors, Amsterdam feels almost effortlessly safe. But there is another side to the city. The centre can become extremely crowded. Pickpocke

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