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muiramas
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I wouldn't say 'This 100%'.
I've lived here for 25 years, and been OK.
But what I would say about London is that trouble can find you a lot easier.
Based on who I know socially and at work who have been mugged, it is much more of an issue for foreign people.
I think thats a lot to do with when you're born and bred here you look less of a mark - you're more streetwise, even if you're not aware of it.
If you're a tourist near a central / major landmark you're a target - just like you would be in any city.
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To be fair, I've never been in such a situation, not even remotely. On the other hand, I usually tend to listen to my instincts and never get myself into scenarios where this could happen.
Taking a look at some articles, it actually turns out crime rate is not as high as it used to be in the early 2000s, so there you go. What probably happens is that knowledge about luxury watches have become more widespread, you can see articles about Royal Oaks and Richard Mille everywhere. Before that all targets used to be Rolex, now anyone can target an AP or RM.
Still, I'd rather raise my kids elsewhere, thanks ;-)
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Are you sure?
According to the internet, London is pretty safe statistically speaking compared to a lot of other major cities:
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Str1xt
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Just been reading again. It was true for a period of time. March /April 18. Seems the tabloids fudged figures. .
https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-br...-idUKKCN1NZ1S2
https://eu.usatoday.com/story/news/w...tys/480860002/
https://www.bellingcat.com/news/uk-a...her-than-nycs/
I wouldn't live there for free. Obnoxious bunch. Rude, self absorbed lot.
https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-br...-idUKKCN1NZ1S2
https://eu.usatoday.com/story/news/w...tys/480860002/
https://www.bellingcat.com/news/uk-a...her-than-nycs/
I wouldn't live there for free. Obnoxious bunch. Rude, self absorbed lot.
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Well this is getting a hit out of point, huh? I loved every single day I lived in London and if childcare wasn't incredibly expensive we would still be living there. I don't think comments like yours add anything positive to this discussion...
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I hope you are OK.. May I ask what time? And which day is it?
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muiramas
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On either side. I mean, I'm sure he would not like it. People that say "sorry" and "thanks" several times in a sentence? Oh please no!
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Hi mate. Really sorry to hear about your unfortunate incident. I hope you are okay.... Thank you very much because you cared to bring this to our attention and warn us all about this issue even though you have just had a traumatic experience.
I think this is also an eye opener against buying expensive gen pieces. You risk a lot if you come in such a situation. If it's a rep you'll just hand it over. If it's a gen you'll fight for it, risking your life.
Sorry that you had to go through this. Have a good recovery.
I think this is also an eye opener against buying expensive gen pieces. You risk a lot if you come in such a situation. If it's a rep you'll just hand it over. If it's a gen you'll fight for it, risking your life.
Sorry that you had to go through this. Have a good recovery.
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It really is. I don't know where you're living but this is not happening in ghettos. This is happening in central. Mayfair, Bond, you name it, it has happened. Wankers are following certain clientele to their place to rip them off.
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Next time I am in London. I am gonna be wearing a G-Shock and a T-shirt that says "I am wearing a G-Shock don't mug me Please, Thank You."
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https://www.independent.co.uk/news/u...-a8286866.html
Edit - At the time of replying, I hadn't noticed someone had already made this point.
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I’d probably get robbed for my custom G-Shock.
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To fair you have to be sensible in any city running around with expensive good on display. London is safe. Ive never had a problem or know anyone you has been robbed.
Relax and come visit the city
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Sorry to hear that, hope you are ok, that sucks and from past experience I know it can put a dent in ones ego, feeling defenceless against these scum, my brother was in Brazil when two guys just walked up to him and said "give us your watch", he basically just had to take it off and give it to them, cost him a GMT!! And just for the record i'm a Brit who has worked in London a lot and mostly it's a shithole, (and that was 25 years ago!) so God knows what it's like now?? Which is why I now live in regional Australia.... 1000 times safer!