Stolen car, emptied bag and stolen credit card… No doubt, some vacationers have a hard time because of thieves and their theft. On vacation, the tendency is to rest, the vacationer lowers his guard and the thief takes advantage of this moment to seize his goods. In the seaside resorts of France, the rate of thefts jumps during the months of July to September. It is therefore necessary to pay particular attention to his belongings during his holidays.
Le Figaro has classified the seaside resorts most affected by this phenomenon of delinquency, thanks to the figures released by the Ministry of the Interior, for the year 2021. The newspaper has chosen to select the municipalities with less than 100,000 inhabitants among the most popular, “offering more than 150 three-star or better hotel rooms”.
Always keep an eye on your stuff! Take care to find out about your vacation destination. Do not venture into areas where crime and theft are common without being warned beforehand. According to Le Figaro, to prevent car theft, you should never forget the keys in the ignition, even for a one-minute stop and do not forget to close the doors properly. In the event of the theft of your personal effects, make a list of the stolen objects and notify the authorities of the municipality to file a complaint.
In the meantime, here is the ranking of the seaside resorts most prone to theft, according to Le Figaro, with the figures for 2021.
