The short answer
Bring only what you need, keep payment cards and identification secured, carry bags closed and in front, and avoid resting a phone or wallet where a quick distraction can separate you from it. Crowds, bars, festivals, and transportation hubs deserve extra attention.
Reduce the number of failure points
Do not carry every card, all cash, passports, and irreplaceable items together. Keep backups secured at the lodging when appropriate. Photograph important travel documents and store the copies securely.
Phones create a common vulnerability
Using a phone for maps can make a visitor look distracted. Step into a business or stable well-lit position, confirm the route, then put the phone away when practical.
Cars are not storage lockers
Do not leave luggage, shopping bags, chargers, or small items visible inside a vehicle. A trunk is useful only if items are placed there before reaching the parking location and the vehicle itself is parked legally and securely.
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