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Bali experiences increase in pickpocketing and snatch-and-grab thefts
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Bali is currently experiencing a rise in snatch-and-grab thefts targeting tourists, with local authorities warning Australian travelers to be vigilant. The Bali Sun reports that pickpocketing and drive-by bag snatching are common, often involving thieves on motorbikes in popular tourist areas like Seminyak, Kuta, Canggu, Legian, and Uluwatu, especially after dark. A Bali-based Australian travel guide, Samantha, noted the problem has become "really bad," citing personal accounts of phone and jewelry snatching. Peter Giuffre echoed this, stating these thefts are happening daily. Bali police have increased night patrols in vulnerable areas and advise tourists to take precautions: travel by taxi, especially at night; store valuables securely at accommodation; keep phones in zipped pockets and avoid walking with them in hand; tuck necklaces under clothing; and use zipped cross-body bags. Head of the Public Relations Sub-Division at Badung Police, Ni Nyoman Ayu Inastuti, urged victims to report crimes immediately to the nearest police station or via the National Police Call Centre at 110.
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