France: thieves may target cars with foreign number
plates. Conceal bags and purses when driving and never leave valuables
in a vehicle, even for a short time or when you are nearby. The last two
digits on a French car's number plate indicate the département
in which the car is registered. Many hire cars are registered in Marne
département (51) and cars with registration numbers ending in 51 attract
the attention of thieves.

Venice: The heightened tension in the Middle East
has led the Italian authorities to increase security around the Jewish
quarter in Venice. Extra police have been drafted in to guard the area.
Security in the Jewish quarter in Rome has also been increased.

Greek Islands: Personal attacks, including sexual
assaults and rape, are infrequent. However there have been incidents of
sexual assault and rape on some Greek Islands. Visitors are therefore
advised to maintain at least the same level of personal security awareness
as in the UK. We strongly advise lone visitors, especially, never to accept
lifts from strangers or passing acquaintances at any time.

Portugal: Crime remains comparatively low in Portugal
but pickpocketing, handbag snatching and theft from cars are increasingly
common in major tourist area. Passport, credit cards, travel tickets and
money should not be carried together in handbags or pockets. Leave spare
cash, passports and valuables in a safe place. Portuguese police recommend
that car windows and doors are closed and locked while driving at night
in urban centres. Pedestrians are advised not to wear valuable jewellery
or watches in public areas.

Source: the Foreign & Commonwealth office