Benidorm - CRIME! - Is it getting worse?

[@amandabegg4930]

I think the woman who said “people need to take responsibility for themselves” has got it spot on. We all know how it works with the police in Benidorm, as for the peamen this con has been going on since the 18th Century how can anyone not know.

[@dougslad7]

Lucy - we have just come back from Benidorm & didn't experience any problems but walking back to the hotel at night a lot of people seemed to think my name is CHARLIE ! This only happened at night in the busy strip area but is not what most people want to see occurring- keep up the good work lovely Lucy.

[@forevertrue6143]

We had the same, in fact i would ask 'Do i look like i do drugs, because i don't'

[@FlubFlubber]

Many foreigners have arrived in Belgium in the past 30-40 years and you can see this in the insecurity and thefts, etc. This is the same in Lloret and Benidorm etc... However, it won't stop me from living in Spain one day. I went to Benidorm a long time ago, I had a very good time there and I recommend it to everyone to go there. You shouldn't put your smartphone on the table, that's dangerous or people walk around with a hip pocket and/or around their arm, don't do that, they robbed a good friend of ours in Lloret De Mar. Don't go to a bank contact alone and certainly not when it is dark, because they threatened and robbed another one of the group.

[@joaquincastello6174]

Yes..people who "has that religion you know and me" are the worst. But it is everywhere in the world. Benidorm is safer than any place in the Uk where there are many muslims mayors runing some big cities...Tht´s crazy. I saw Bristol cathedral with thousands muslims people praying .....Spain can be saved , Uk is lost. My opinion.

[@Annah-ek3rq]

I stayed in the old town two weeks ago , it was really lovely. Unfortunately a young boy in his 20's, had his drink spiked in The Red Lion. His friends said he lost consciousness and took a seizure, he lost the power in his legs. His dad was waiting on him arriving home at the airport and taking him straight to see a neurologist . It's scary , as someone said , they take advantage of vulnerable people, thank goodness his friends were there when he became ill.

[@lja8187]

Safer than UK.

[@dospalmascb]

In 2007 my mum was mugged in broad daylight in the door into the Sol Pelicanos, on that occasion the hotel and the police were really disinterested but it did't put my parents off coming to the resort. Then in 2009 my brother in law was kicked to the ground outside Stardust for refusing to give 2 Moroccans a cigarette, fortunately we witnessed it and managed to get the police who tracked the 2 guys down, it was all in court within a week and the 2 assailants were imprisoned and then deported, the police were incredible and so helpful and had been trying to get a conviction for the same guys for a long time. My mother in law is 86 and is nagging us to bring her back to Beni, so might see you in December.

[@Rockin1965]

Just got back home yesterday after 10 days in Benidorm and never witnessed any crime whatsoever. I think if you're on your own and worse for wear you are probably inviting trouble, but that could be said for anywhere in the world. If it's true the strip is policing itself then the real police obviously need to be doing more.

[@robroytoy1]

Hi Lucy, we have been to Beni around 30 years and on the whole never felt unsafe. Just one year when 3 'ladies' came up behind my wife and took her purse out of her bag I chased them and got it back only to find she only had 5e in it ! I often think they could have pulled a knife and it don't bear thinking about what might have happened for 5e !

[@angelamichael11]

We've been going to benidorm most years over the last 40 years. Im going back in july and must admit its the first time ive felt apprehensive about going. The last couple of visits we have noticed a big difference from being offered drugs openly on the streets, fights, n generally being worried about carrying belongings. Could be our last time 😢

[@LucyYoungTBE]

That's a shame, i hope you have a pleasant visit and don't experience anything bad x

[@davidnice876]

Agree, I'm 67 and they blatantly ask you do you want drugs, near the square is awful now, the police must be in on it.

[@davidnice876]

And the pea men, and skank women with them, are people thick? Come on? Iv never had any problems myself in 35 years. If your street wise so to speak , you will have no problems

[@mason0070]

I've had the same experience when walking down the strip approached by a man shouting coke canabbis I got everything he says i was the opposite side of the road he then follows me trying to sell his drugs when I said no not interested. Every time I went up the stip same thing over and over again. Me and my partner had a night out on the strip left about 1:30 in the morning heading back to brista hotel a 10min walk on the way back 2 men were following us we sped up the walking I told my missis to run up ahead I didn't want her getting attacked I managed to get a fair distance from them by walking quicker I turned around they had stopped and were looking at me turned around and walked off. I have know doubts in my mind they would of robbed me given a chance.

[@janecox6236]

Hi Lucy. Great, informative video as always. We have never witnessed or been victim to any crime in the resort. Be street wise and you'll be safe x

[@LucyYoungTBE]

Great to hear ❤

[@moose6676]

Lucy I have lost count how many times I have been to Benidorm and can honestly say I haven’t witnessed any crime or violence etc, you do have police around the streets I’m pleased to say. Tell you what though, for those who haven’t been to Benidorm you don’t know what your missing. I’ll be in the Triangle bar in two weeks Lucy hopefully I’ll catch you on the karaoke 👍🏻 keep your videos coming cheers 🥂

[@TheDeejaydex]

I've been coming to Benidorm for many years, and generally crime doesn't seem to be any worse, with an exception or two - you will be offered drugs at night on the strip in certain areas, and if a lone male, ladies of the night shall we say will approach too, that doesn't happen when I'm with my fiancé. But I'm always aware of what's going on around me, I take enough cash for the day or night, I do use my phone, but again I'm watching for anyone approaching. On the flip side, on a stag do, one of our party got separated and being well oiled ended up sleeping the night on a bench near the strip or square, woke up in the morning with his phone and wallet intact. In short, take precautions like you should anywhere and you'll be fine 99.9% of the time.

[@LucyYoungTBE]

Great comment 👍

[@leannedean3712]

Just come home and witnessed stealing in our hotel a couple of times from staff and guests. People tend to be a bit more lack on holiday and after alcohol consumption I think. Many people seem to want to go to Benidorm to get absolutely slaughtered with cheap drinks and then don't take the precautions that should take.

[@sallyanns1964]

Great video. Gary had his phone pickpocketed when we were there a couple of weeks ago which was our first direct experience, but as many have said, if you have your wits about you I still feel perfectly safe in Benidorm.

[@seancassidy4653]

Excellent presentation Lucy. It all comes down to using common sense, particularly when drink has been consumed in large quantities and the guard is down. Think and look ahead. Spot them before they spot you. No phones on tables; no flashing cash; leave precious jewellery at home; no rolexes. Nothing wrong with a bit of bling!! It is still a great resort and safe for the vast majority.

[@gavinhodgkins6643]

Hi there Lucy, loving the video as usual. I think people need to be vigilant and aware of their surroundings, take out only the money you need ar that time and keep valuables in hotel safe. Never witnessed anything in town and regularly out till small hours of the morning.

[@FlubFlubber]

My parents were in Lloret De Mar in October 2023. In less than 7 days there were at least 87 thefts. With all due respect; There have always been thieves there, yes, but it has become much worse now. Those are facts. There are many strangers who wash up and steal at those tourist places. People who say that's not the case don't know any better. I am 100% sure that almost no one knows that there were 87 thefts in Lloret in less than 7 days. My parents found out about this from the police. It never used to be that bad. I hear a lot of selfishness; People think we haven't come across anything yet, so neither have others, you see, it's not that bad, so that's nonsense. I would still live in Benidorm, it doesn't deter me. In Belgium, in our major cities, we have the same problems. Many foreigners have arrived in Belgium in the past 30-40 years and you can see this in the insecurity and thefts, etc.

[@Atreas1845]

The problem of this type of robbery throughout Europe, we already know, is the Bulgarian and Romanian mafias. There is a movement in Madrid and Barcelona with increasingly larger groups of people going out to hunt them. They have them all photographed. Many of these mafias are beginning to move to other places. Benidorm is an attractive place for them, crime can increase until a group of people comes out to hunt them, as has happened in other cities.

[@jesusbencomo3495]

Hello Lucy, it's really nice to hear those lovely Seniors to talk about the impact of Social Media as a real rise of crime. Benidorn definitely is not a place where you have to become Clint Eastwood or Charles Bronson to go out to the street.

[@emmarock6299]

We love Benidorm and we haven’t witnessed any crime or anything when we have been there. One of the times outside Morgan’s Tavern there were loads of police waiting outside when it shut. But we wasn’t aware of anything happening. I’m not denying it happens, as I believe it does, but it happens everywhere. To be honest people are warned of the danger areas and bars to avoid yet they still go the them. I feel safe in Beni and it won’t put me off coming ❤

[@col1057]

No worse than any where else. Me and the boys were there three weeks ago and we didn’t feel threatened. People themselves need to be responsible and accountable and not make it easy for the criminals.

[@chriswilcocks8485]

I go to beni about 5 times a year Never seen a crime or heard about it. Always feel safe there. Just hope now I'm not tempting fate. As always lovely vid. Thankyou.

[@shellyjones6108]

We’ve been coming to Benidorm at least twice a year for over 10 years and yes, we do get offered drugs on the strip, especially in the last 3 or 4 years, which surprises me because I’m in my 60’s, but I just politely say no thanks or ignore them. As with anywhere, I am careful not to wear expensive jewellery, never put my phone or bag down, and wear my bag on a crossover strap and keep it in front of me, with my hand firmly on it! The latter was learned the hard way because I did get my phone and purse stolen in Beni, on the strip, walking between 2 bars, in 2018. I was sober, my bag was over my shoulder but not across my front, and someone unzipped it and took them out without me feeling a thing! So I’m much more careful now! I have to say that the police in the station opposite the Flash were extremely helpful and friendly when I reported it the next day. I think, as was said on the video, that the secret to staying safe is to not get too drunk, stay together and keep your wits about you. And only have the bare minimum of what you need out with you. And that applies to anywhere in the world, not just Benidorm.

[@happysaks]

Been coming for years. Doesn't seem much differnet crime-wise. The BIG issue that makes peope think crime is increasing and ruining the place is the bar touts offering hard drugs. If makes peope think theres organised crime taking over. There needs to be a major clampdown on bar owners employing these idiots. It's dragging the whole place down. Much more than the pea men.

[@findellt]

For the love of god do not pay chip and pin anywhere on the strip.. I did, next thing I know 30 minutes later there were attempts on my card for over 3000-5000 euros..they were successful with just under 1700 until they took everything I had.. oh and my phone was stolen. Police response... oh yeah we know that location they do this all the time, would they take a report?? no...

[@LucyYoungTBE]

where was it?

[@emmarock6299]

😮

[@findellt]

Was a little side bar, the transactions came up as abrudnikus or something.. dread to think how many others have had this happen. Can only imagine they did some form of preauthorisation swipe or something. Just use cash or Apple Pay and it shouldn’t happen

[@alexgraham39]

I was there last week and it was the quietest I’ve known for crime. It felt safer than ever personally. However, one of our group got mugged by one of the ladies of the night who have always been a presence in busy Spanish resorts, especially Benidorm. Although there’s less incidents, increased social media presence perceives there to be more. The pea game group is still knocking about too, but most people have cottoned on or call them out when they’re seen. One thing I did notice was that it felt like every single bar PR on the strip and beach offered drugs, way more than ever, and you could even go into certain bars to purchase it.

[@Katie-uj8xz]

What a lovely bunch of people you spoke to, Lucy x

[@cornwallandbeyondwithsmith8119]

Great vlog Lucy. We have recommended Benidorm to all our friends and some have been put off when they tried it. We been going a long time now and know where to go and what to expect. The biggest thing is walking down the strip and been offered Charlie etc by staff from bars trying to entice you in!! They must know it goes on but turn a blind eye. We for one will never go in a bar where the staff offer us this! Also we have our own small KZbin channel and find it funny when walking down the strip with our GoPro we get offered nothing 😂

[@LucyYoungTBE]

Typical that 🙄

[@jaynevnaugha9050]

Thankyou for covering that subject👍😊

[@chrisgolding9675]

Always to have your wits about you where ever you go, lucy 👍

[@mrg1551]

I'm waiting fir my plane home after a week in benidorm with my family, the amount of people offering drugs and selling drugs is out of control and they don't care if you have kids with you,The police must be involved in this as they could easily catch these people but they are just left to do it same as the muggers that have been doing it in the exact same places as they were when I went 12 years ago!

[@WarrickHunt]

Yep and Lucy has promoted most of the bars where the drug dealing is taking place

[@shaunfairbrother8496]

Been to Benidorm many times and always felt safe , crime and pickpocketing especially is a global problem and the drug culture I’m afraid is also part of life now for a lot of people .I’m always careful no matter where I am , not just on holiday. The police presence I’ve always thought was good in Benidorm especially around the beach areas ,it will never put us off coming to Benidorm cos we love the place and make so many new friends , many more holiday memories for us in the future 😊, thanks for the great video Lucy as always 🍹☀️🏖️

[@kevinhenryviii]

I think the people in this video said it all. It’s a bustling holiday resort which attracts these criminals for the easy pickings of the few vulnerable people. You will get this in any major holiday resort or city. Unfortunately it’s the world we live in. On saying this I am a regular in Benidorm and as long as you are careful, especially at night around the strip, you will have a great time. I love Benidorm 😎❤️

[@LucyYoungTBE]

❤

[@peterbooker5419]

Thanks for the video Lucy

[@TimThwaite]

Seen you while you were recording this video said hi very friendly keep up the good work good to be back fly home Friday

[@sypeharrap6917]

I wish the police would stop the criminals offering you Charlie on the strip. They’re not hard to identify. People should take responsibility for themselves but also the police should be doing everything in their power to make it the safe for tourists.

[@LucyYoungTBE]

Totally agree 👍

[@Narcolepzzzzzzzz]

Most of the ones offering Charlie are the props working for the bars.

[@lacyla8367]

They will most likely be in on it..

[@darynsax]

Police have to be involved, no way these guys could be offering this every night every year and not get caught. We are offered it all the time same guys. We were offered Charlie from a young cockney lad we refused it so he offered us a Spanish woman for fun FFS, she was just sitting there, he also offered us his business card lol wish we had taken the card to show people because it was so blatant. All this was in the middle of the afternoon

[@rich1-1872]

We’ve been to Benidorm for over 20 years and never seen any trouble, never been approached for drugs and never seen any fights. No doubt, like anywhere else on the planet there will be crime but personally never experienced anything bad. We always feel safe in Benidorm.

[@LucyYoungTBE]

Great to hear ❤

[@pflynn581]

Been coming to Benidorm since 2008 and violence is not that common from my experience but did get burgled in an apartment one year.Have only been approached on the main strip at night for drugs.Not anywhere else.

[@WarrickHunt]

I call bullshit on this statement I just came back from Benidorm two weeks ago every single bar promotions teams where asking if I wanted sniff and seen loads of trouble so I think your talking bollox

[@alexcartwright9536]

@@WarrickHunt I didn't see any trouble but over the weekend i was there, I must have been asked about Charlie (cringe worthy calling it that) about 50 times, no joke.

[@WarrickHunt]

@@alexcartwright9536 there was six of us mid 50s still like to get down with the in crowed if you like. So we don’t mind loud bars and clubs we used to be ravers back in the day. We seen a few altercations going on up on the strip and the square. And seen a fight in the silver doller and explorers bar with gypsies the place was full of gypsies aswell .Me and the wife where getting asked if we wanted pills or sniff at midday when wen we where walking about looking for lunch . And nighttime was horrendous every two mins being asked. We have been going to Benidorm every April with our friends for the last 13/15 years This time we felt on edge a lot and unsafe every night we went out we thought it would kick off Booked salou next year never again to Benidorm

[@andrewmatheson5635]

Great report again, I have been to Benidorm many times love it, but not seen any problems, I am hoping to drive over later this year. As I am now retired and have the time to do such trips. Cheers

[@LucyYoungTBE]

Sounds great 👍

[@FlubFlubber]

That is the problem; You see nothing, you hear nothing, you think it's okay but that's not the case. It's very nice for you that you have never been robbed or threatened, but unfortunately other people have. Only, you have no knowledge that that happened on such and such a day. My parents were in Lloret; at least 87 thefts in less than 7 days. People they knew very well had been robbed. 1 person was threatened at an ATM and had to hand over his money and who knew about this from the other tourists? Nobody, nobody.

[@tonyteehan6996]

I went to Benni last year and one night I was on my way home in the Old Town when three Northern Irish blokes (judging from their accents) just set on my and knocked me out and kicked me around the floor. They never stole anything from me even though I had a good few euros in my wallet, credit cards, mobile phone and my Omega watch on me. I can confirm what people said in your video about the Police not giving a damn!! This has put me off going to Benni this year, but I tell myself this could have happened anywhere, and I need to get back on the horse, so maybe I'll go later in the year. Now I am much wiser and leave expensive trinkets at home and I've bought a cheap phone so all is not lost if it were to happen again!

[@lparky4409]

My single friend in his 70s has just come back from Benidorm and says he was approached by 'ladies' most nights, when he refused a couple of guys came up and offered him boys and drugs so he looks like they are working in tandem, possibly organised crime? It seems worse than previous years he thinks as he usually has a week round this time most year and also in Tenerife which is similar.

[@stevenbrannen7549]

I'm here now and an old lady had a case stolen just outside the airport waiting for the bus to transfer her to her hotel. What are your thoughts Lucy?

[@LucyYoungTBE]

That's terrible 😕

[@easydrive3662]

Compared to the uk where crime is through the roof due to mainly immigration the region of alicante is pretty ok, i always feel safe, crime in this region tends to be drink/drug driving, dodgy dealings when it comes to financial things and corruption. Benidorm is of course going to be different as its a large holiday resort so naturally expect drugs, violent crime, fighting, drinking probs etc in benny.

[@joaquincastello6174]

You also have muslims mayors running big cities in the UK..¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡. WOW:UK is lost .

[@fionaduval6764]

Thoroughly interesting video. If the Spanish are not going to react then as the lady said, take responsibility for yourself. So leave the phone behind, only take enough cash you will really need but and a bit but, is the phone and cash really safe in the room? Thanks Lucy, most interesting 😊

[@martaeliseo7874]

İ,m from.Benidorm, yes it,s getting worse & remember in this country ,criminals r protected.

[@TheDeejaydex]

Same everywhere in Europe nowadays tbh.

[@LucyYoungTBE]

Yes that's a big problem i think they have more rights than law abiding citizens. crazy world

[@ishmael2586]

​@@LucyYoungTBE far right in Spain are growing, and they're the only ones who demonstrate they've had enough of the degeneracy and crime. But when far right rise everybody cries and attempts to shut them down. The circle goes round and round.

[@martaeliseo7874]

​@@LucyYoungTBEthey do😢

[@wayne-bennett_]

when my father was alive, we used to come 2 times per year, 4 years ago we were on our way home after an evening out, my father was disabled so he didnt drink much, we had our last drink in Buddies bar, then went up the side street with the spheres along the side. he tripped and ended up on the floor, as he was a big man i could not manage to raise him myself, so these 2 , ladies of the night, came over and helped me lift him up, when we got back to the hotel. paraiso 10, i found that my phone had gone and also e30. my dad had his wallet took. this time i was there and i was offered some 'charlie' as they call it, outside the red lion. not for me i told them and carried on walking. i think the police should have extra officers out in plain clothes so the thieves cannot distinguish them from holiday makers or police.

[@Margaret-g9j]

Hi Lucy we are just back and we never saw anything. Down on the beach there are plenty police , we did see the pea men at Tiki beach but just walked on. Always feel safe but to be honest we don’t go to the strip we are too old but every time my son and his girlfriend left the hotel they were offered drugs and it wasn’t on the strip but we will all be back in September x

[@Andytheecclescake]

Last time I was in Benidorm I stayed at the hotel orange and was meeting my mates in the shamrock, I was offered drugs at the top of the strip had to walk past a guy who had been knocked out and was lay in his own blood, then offered drugs again at the bottom of the strip. I never take my phone out with me and leave my jewellery and watch at home, I separate my cash into different pockets and have never had any problems take care and you will have a great time...

[@10pne]

On my last visit a few weeks ago I was offered drugs by the guys who try to get you into the bars and clubs, also as I was a male travelling solo I found night time quite challenging and had to be vigilant at all times, I try to avoid the girls who hang around in twos and threes, not sure if they are sex workers or robbers but for sure when they see a male solo they try their luck, fortunately once you raise your voice it seems to put them off as they try to be discreet, not a great situation and I try not to let it put me off going again because I love a holiday in Benidorm

[@suepattison1491]

Great informative topic Lucy.

[@AntonyChambers-l9f]

Great video again from Lucy THANK you (and you made the sun come out and the weather changed for us 8th May for week) hope to see you at Triangle bar working Lucy from Tc and Gal one 😊🎉🌞🍹🍺

[@LucyYoungTBE]

Yayyy see you soon ❤

[@wearecity]

Been lots of times. Thankfully no crimes seen. But Pea men, drugs being offered day and night and prostitutes of an evening, extremely common now. Think I'll take a few more precautions, next time, when it comes to my cards/phone in particular and definitely at night time. Normally in a group, but do occasionally go back to the hotel etc, by myself. I don't see why the police, can't do more, against the drugs being offered, so blatant.

[@JimmyBenidorm]

Where there’s open sale of drugs then crime will be attracted. In the last 5-6 years there’s been a real increase in the number of pushers on the Cll gerona as well as an increase in pickpockets roaming the resort. Thats not to say it’s unsafe as yet but it is trending to attract more unsavoury characters

[@marymcknight3252]

Hi Lucy another great crime is every where does not matter if you are in benidorm or anywhere in the world need to stay vigilant

[@clarebaines348]

I’ve walked down that yellow brick road over a thousand times - not knowing at the time it was meant to be dodgy! I always felt fine! Even on my own with two kiddies xx been to Benidorm about 10 times now

[@Jack-hy1zq]

I think the last woman you interviewed got it right...we have to take responsibility for ourselves when it comes to crime. Don't carry valuables, stay in a group of friends etc.

[@swc8544]

The amount of people this week I have saw pissed leaving phones, bags and wallets etc then walking away is the issue. These people when then claim to have been pickpocketed or robbed. Have your wits about you and you will be OK.

[@2kool4myskool]

I’ve never felt unsafe in Benidorm but if you plan on having a big night than that always increases the chances of bad things happening, i just think today the world is a crazier place everywhere, great video though!

[@LucyYoungTBE]

spot on 👍

[@johncorner9295]

Cheers lucy for your up dates.just got home had a great time there.no problems. 😊

[@LeedsAway]

Been to Benidorm 10 times (over a week each time) and have never had any problems. Only time I have seen trouble was outside the Red Lion 5 years ago when the bouncers was beating up a young lad on his own. Other than that though, I would say Benidorm is very safe but would advise people to keep aware, as I have heard of pickpockets over the years.

[@willemery1040]

Watched the 'cup' game people, bunch of pickpockets in broad daylight. Plain clothes police could sort this .Police need to get their act together on prom .

[@darren_anscombe]

I was in Benidorm last week and the pea men were out in force. Less than 100 yards away 2 coppers just watched on. Are they all in on it ?

[@TheDeejaydex]

The problem is the law is a slightly grey area with the pea men, and the police aren't clamping down on it hard enough. Just stay away from them, because their 'friends' will be nearby, and they now include pickpockets.

[@sheilafearon6175]

The Police are definitely not in it as you say. The law clearly says that they are not guilty of anything as they are friends playing a game, however, the law says that people giving them their money to bet on the pea are guilty of gambling on the public highway and they can be prosecuted

[@Guapaahi]

The police did arrest them BUT when they got to court oeamen said I HAVE NO MONEY TO PAY THE FINE The two police spent all day in court abd tte oeamen were kept off

[@coletteoreilly4828]

Be wary strolling through the markets that's where pick pockets are working in teams. Also another type of robbery, always check your change & get a receipt in bars if you suspect that you are being overcharged. On my last visit in March twice the barman left me short giving back change in different bars.

[@spekkyBarsteward]

I don't frequent the British tourist areas of benidorm due to the high volume of drug dealers. It's very intimidating. I've been coming to benidorm for years. The police don't want anything to do with it. The bouncers on the doors are extremely aggressive and you have a large gang of Pakistani men dealing cocaine along with a small amount of Europeans selling drugs. Benidorm is slipping big style. I fear for benidorm. My ex wife's mother has a caravan in camping benisol and that's getting worse up there too. Nothing has changed that much in terms of the tourism benidorm is attracting. It's all booze and drug fuel parties that have destroyed benidorm. It's 110% corruption by the police, mafia and street dealers.

[@IreneBalmer]

I have been coming to benidorm for years and sadly twice I had my handbag stolen , some years ago and the first time I had my camera which was inside the bag which was taken which sadly had photos of my son,s 21st birthday and these photos cannot be replaced. I was actually taken in by a waiter who shook hands with me and whilst I was distracted his partner pinched my bag . I am always alert now and I do not carry anything with me of any value and I do not wear expensive jewellry. I try not to show out to the criminals. I think holiday makers need to be more alert if they are drinking too much. There are drugs going on just keep out the way. You just have to stay alert and not carry any valuables with you.

[@Atreas1845]

In Spain the police are obliged to go if they receive a complaint by phone. Everything is in our hands. We must call to report when we see something suspicious.

[@TheBigDaddyDReviews1]

I think if you're naive enough to be flashing your cash, card, or phone about, then someone is going to take advantage, no matter where abouts in the world you are. People also need to be aware not to get themselves so drunk that they're unable to get back to their hotel. They might as well paint a target on their backs.

[@davidwhite-dp8sn]

Good morning your Holyness.Now Lucy a very important subject. i personally the last two visits have being approached to buy drugs.But i do feel safe in Benidorm to a point. The problem i don't drink nothing against people who do and when you go on holiday that's part of it but Drink changes people and after just a couple you become easy prey now a Drinker won't admit this but i see it all the time and very late at night you nowadays wouldn't be that safe in your own hometown never mind in a Holiday location so that's the Grim reality .They used to say one time Beer in Brain out .These criminals know who is easy prey .Sorry if I've upset people .Good Luck Lucy. David

[@LucyYoungTBE]

Its very true 👍

[@heatherhanks4869]

I think everywhere no matter where you are has it’s good places and bad. My own story. On holiday in Benidorm. I was in a shop paying for a gift and I got a phone call from the police, back in the U.K. (Telford) they told me they were sad to report that my father had died. I left the shop in tears to find my friends, by the time I found them I realised I had left my bag in the shop when I had paid for the gift. I remember placing the bag on the floor when I paid ( it was a backpack.) i had been gone less than five mins , got back to the shop they knew nothing about it, it had my beach stuff, book, iPod, a large black and red Ferrari Beach towel (this was 17 years ago) sun lotion, and a few other bits. The whole lot would be about £80 include in the bag. We walked black to the hotel, I was crying for the loss of my dad and the receptionist told me I had to go and report it to the police. I left my four year old son with my friends and found my way to the police station. I explained what happened and I was told to sit down. The officer who took my state, wasn’t nasty, however he wasn’t very kind either. I sat there with tears rolling down my face, trying to explain to someone who didn’t seem to want to speak English or couldn’t. I explained about getting the call from the police telling me my father had been found dead at my home but didn’t have a cause of death. This was a Wednesday , we were to fly back Friday. I wish I had never bother going, the office made me feel so uncomfortable, I explained the hotel had asked me to report the crime. He asked why I was crying and at that pointed I wanted to hit him, I had told him about the call and my father was dead. The moment I got out of the police station I burst into hysterical crying. But I will say no matter where you go you will find good people and heartless people. I live in Blackpool, took them two days to get to me when we had been burgled, because it was a busy holiday weekend. There need on the prom for the drunks. I’ve been back once since then, had hoped to come out this year. But struggling with the bills right now. Watching these videos bid a saving grace x

[@gavinmoore2682]

I have been to Benidorm 7 times and I think the drugs situation in the new town, especially at night is getting worse each time. You are offered drugs near Chaplins and Camden Town and if you sit and people watch in that area you can see the drug sellers moving from bar to bar, the area is definitely ‘ran’ by some sort of boss.

[@andy56018]

I never realised how rough Benidorm was until I went to Majorca. Majorca seems far nicer/safer. Benidorm needs to stop the stag/hen do riff raff.

[@richardbrown8099]

My son nearly got killed by a bouncer in Mallorca about 15 years ago.

[@KingofBlingham]

Violent crime has increased over the past 20 years since the introduction of the Eastern European doormen. That's not racist just an observation many regular Beni goers will agree with.

[@Atreas1845]

The problem of this type of robbery throughout Europe, we already know, is the Bulgarian and Romanian mafias. There is a movement in Madrid and Barcelona with increasingly larger groups of people going out to hunt them. They have them all photographed. Many of these mafias are beginning to move to other places. Benidorm is an attractive place for them, crime can increase until a group of people comes out to hunt them, as has happened in other cities.

[@radfordred]

Those Bulgarian & Romanian bouncers are brutal they have no love or care for the British but enjoy taking our money.

[@debsday5445]

Was in benidorm on Wednesday and was scamed in a tapas restaurant 😢 offered drugs openly

[@jawsbond69]

I been in Benidrom 4th time and have no problem for 2 weeks holidays...every 2 years ...hell love Benidrom ❤️

[@jaymeehoey1465]

I've had a couple of friends had phones stolen. Always getting asked (at least 10 times a night) do you want want Charlie, sniff, powder, weed and pills. I've been over 50 times and its outside nearly every bar on the strip but seems to have been a lot more prevalent in the laat 2 to 3 years mainly on the strip and the pea men seem to be showing up a lot more these days!! Although I also think people should be responsible for themselves.

[@lisaloumarks]

I lived there for a few months last year, and never had any trouble. I even left my stuff on the beach whilst swimming, but I didn’t go out at night drinking so much. In the day it was okay! I’ll be back as it’s less obvious crime than Ibiza, where I also lived, where you get offered drugs all the time, and I was pick pocketed at night…

[@jayne9756]

I’ve just got back! We felt safe, we didn’t see anything apart people having fun 🤩

[@GregBuckey-e5m]

Lucy I lost my passport in benidorm in February and the police were less than helpful,but as long as people keep an eye on there surroundings and think about what they are doing and how they are acting then they shouldn't have a problem

[@alanbstard3642]

I have been to Benni regularly over the last 9 years ( 2 covid years i didnt) i was pickpocketed in between Marina bar and india gate by 2 romanian girls pretending to be prostitutes . Only take out what i need so not much . Also many times asked if i want charlie many times near the strip .Its much better in the old town .I can only reiterate take responsibility for yourself . Use the hotel safe keep your phone on you or leave it in the safe .

[@ChrisBurton-d2s]

It's all about being aware of your surroundings. You can go out and have a great night without getting into a state that you become a target for the pickpockets etc.

[@nedfarrell]

The only trouble I've seen in Beni was English people either fighting among themselves or with door staff. During the football in 2018 they wrecked the place during "celebrations".

[@electroshed]

Saw the pea men while visiting in April, also got offered "Charlie and weed" while walking with my mother in the daytime 🤣That experience was new so yes I would say the crime aspect is getting worse.

[@robertmclean3612]

A have been to bendirom 10 plus times in my life and only crime a ever see is us drunk Brit’s lol always found it extremely safe

[@crishill6458]

I think it's safe for people just not their belongings

[@Kiinell]

It's all about what the last lady said. Don't even give them a chance. If more people were aware and sensible there would be much less for the criminals to take.

[@CarlHogarth]

I genuinely must’ve been offered drugs at least 20 times per night it gets annoying. Puts me off coming back

[@sallyrobertson6018]

I had my purse stolen from my bag in 2012 luckaly i did not have all my money in it i had ninety euros in it left the rest of my money in the apartment safe i olso now a few other people who have been robbed

[@Richy91]

Do we have any official crime stats? I think the crime rate hasn't changed, all social media making people more aware now. The funny part is the people interviewed who said it's getting worse have never seen anything bad happen so just shows the influence social media can have.

[@Richy91]

The only thing in the new town is constantly being asked for Charlie this seems to be a lot worse since opening after COVID.

[@enseos]

Vesta cafe has the best coffee in Benidorm.

[@LucyYoungTBE]

Yessss ❤

[@stephenskipper1500]

Thanks for the videos, im coming over in early June im warned!

[@alexcartwright9536]

Just got back from Benidorm, no real issues in terms of threatening behaviour but if i had a pound for every club rep who came up to us and mentioned "Charlie" we would be able to afford another holiday this weekend 😂 Oh and there are prozzies just beyond Union Tavern every night after 2am (they should be paying you rather than yhe other way round)

[@christianfairhurst3877]

Crime happens everywhere. You have to look after yourself, don't carry excessive amounts of money or expensive jewellery and phones etc. and then get cabbaged in public. Don't deliberately put yourself in harms way. Looking for drugs or prostitutes or whatever generally means you're going to meet dodgy people. It's not new by the way, I grew up in Benidorm in the 80's and it was exactly the same then, it's just more publicised now.

[@lindakearns3565]

Great video xxxxx

[@stephencox7055]

Been going to Benidorm since the 80s I’ve never seen any trouble there always felt safe I just keep my hand on my wallet when the pea men are about but that’s about it

[@LucyYoungTBE]

Great to hear ❤

[@johnnoon9498]

Getting offered drugs every 10 feet at night ain't the best.

[@travisbryson6948]

Generally safe, however if you get blathered and separated from your group you will wake up in the morning without your phone and wallet. It's easy pickings for thieves just looking out for the likely victim staggering down the strip. Be responsible and you will have a great holiday. Also, Don't get into any sort of conflict with the bouncers in the new town strip.!!!

[@banlefties3048]

It’s far worse over here

[@emmarock6299]

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[@ishmael2586]

If Spain doesn't learn UK lesson (Muslims, blacks and gypsies given free reign), Spain will get worse.

[@sarahchilds279]

Lucy we are n Benidorm at mo we had a breakfast this morning in old town my father in law accidentally left his phone in a nice restaurant he went back asked for it they said no no haven’t got it. Called the phone 📞 loads of times text it and say please give it back all call police 👮‍♀️ I went back to restaurant in my own and said to one of the waitress have u got phone No no went up to another bar lady oh yes we have your phone hear something very odd with the restaurant becareful

[@CorinnaChance-gp1zu]

Hi lucy 👋great video ,ive heard its getting really bad and do think the police should be doing more, last year we took our family and my son inlaw was pushing my grandson in his pram and a man came up 2 him and offerd him drugs 🤦‍♀️me & my hubby were also offerd them in daylight ,ive seen videos on youtube of police with cocktail men and all they do is take it off them and let them go 🤷‍♀️we are coming again in 8 weeks and im not botherd by it all you have to do is tell them to do 1 & walk away and just have your witts about you ,hopefully we will see you in 8 wks 😂❤❤xx

[@andydunkerley8465]

I have been 17 times over the last 10 years Have seen a bit of trouble but not generally had a problem. Have been drunk many times and it depends how you carry yourself. I feel.

[@crich63610]

I think with the cocktail sellers on the beach and pea men, when the police stop them instead of just tipping drinks away or destroying their table they should take the money and phones away and drive them out of town and let them make thier own way back. Then at least they won't be straight back out carrying on