Crime in Portugal

Crime in Portugal is, by European standards, relatively low. However crimes do occur in Portugal with petty theft in larger towns, cities and tourist resort areas of the country a reality. More serious crimes such as robbery, murder and sexual assaults do occur in Portugal, though not in the numbers reported by other European countries.

Portugal is a relatively safe country to visit and live in, but it is always advisable to be vigilant with your personal possessions and safety.

There are two main police forces in Portugal - the metropolitan Policia de Seguranca Publica (PSP) and Guarda National Republicana (GNR).

The emergency number for the police is 112.