Milan is generally safe but petty crime clusters around Milano Centrale station, the Duomo, and on trams. Keep bags zipped and avoid quiet streets near the station at night.
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Read before you go — these are the situations most likely to affect your safety.
Keep belongings tight at Milano Centrale, on trams 1 and 5, and near the Duomo.
Avoid the streets immediately around Centrale station late at night.
Use authorised taxis (white with 'Taxi' light) from the official ranks; unmarked cars overcharge.
Be aware of political rallies in Piazza del Duomo — steer clear to avoid being kettled.
Recognise the pattern, decline firmly, and walk away.
People hand you a rose or petition clipboard then demand a 'donation'. Decline and keep walking.
As in Rome, vendors tie a thread and ask for money. Keep hands free and move on.
Someone claims to be a plain-clothes officer and asks to check your wallet. Insist on a real uniform and ID, and move into a shop.
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