Is Sicily safe in 2026? Crime, Mafia, Tourist Scams and Travel Safety Tips For Travellers and Expats

Travelling in Sicily Resources: 🏨 Best Hotels in Palermo: https://www.trip.com/t/oNrvtyNB3Z1 🏨 Best Hotels in Catania: https://www.trip.com/t/QjOmudgG3Z1 💡 Travel smarter, Handpicked Sicilian Activities: https://vi.me/hRS0t ⚠️ Sicily is generally a safe place, but like any destination, there are things to know and to watch out for to ensure your holiday won't be spoiled or ruined. In this video we will help you discover what crime is really like in Sicily, give you a few safety tips and list common scams, so you can recognise them and avoid them! 00:00 - Is Sicily Safe? 00:28 - Crime and Mafia 01:18 - Violent Crime 01:48 - Safety Tips 01:54 - Car / Bike Theft 02:11 - Pickpocket Hotspots 02:44 - Beach Safety 03:16 - Train Stations 03:40 - Mafia Encounters 04:30 - Common Scams 04:49 - Taxi Scams 05:29 - Mirror Scam 05:53 - Accommodation Scam 06:16 - Neighbourhoods to avoid 06:45 - Small Streets 07:10 - Common Sense 07:38 - Best Food in Sicily 👉 Our Channel:    / @davandj   --- Credits and attribution: Fish Market:    / @szubinski   Szubinski Kalsa:    / @vitoenadia   OnOneLifeTrip Music: Jimena Contrera, Incompetech Stay safe by JP