Crime in Brussels, Belgium

Crime in Brussels has increased since 2022:
• Violence against government personnel
• The number of registered drug-related incidents
• The number of violent thefts
• 63% of all pickpocketing in Belgium happens in Brussels

As a tourist, I would try to avoid Brussels. On trains and at stations, be cautious of thieves and pickpockets! These criminals often pretend to be helpless people asking for directions, distracting you while someone else steals your belongings. These criminals operate freely because the police in this country are useless.

There is also a lot of drug use. You’ll inevitably encounter people under the influence. Try to ignore them if they behave strangely.

As a woman, I would avoid walking alone. If you’re attractive, you’ll be harassed by Arab men.

Aside from crime, there are also many homeless people and trash on the streets.

(P.S.: People from Brussels who claim the city isn’t that bad have never lived in a peaceful village. They’ve either gotten used to it or become blind to the issues in this mentally sick city.)

As a Finnish, the city by itself it's not that unsafe, except if you go in certain areas like Bruxelles-Midi that aren't really safe. AVOID ARABS!! Avoid them because they just want to mess up everything. Never talk to them.

I can't count the number of times our car has been entered. We started to leave it unlocked so they wouldn't shatter the window. Our home has been broken into 3 times in 3 years, and there have been numerous other attempts. We live in the wealthiest part of Uccle on a quiet out-of-the-way street. The police do nothing. They don't patrol. The do little investigation. In short, they are worthless.

This city is in a late stage of social decay. I expect it to get worse because there is no political will to do anything about it. The population of the city is, in my view, comprised almost completely of impotent, effete bureaucrats, on the one hand, and thugs and cretins, on the other.

High crime rates are a choice. Compare crime rates in Brussels with Moscow and you'll see what I mean.

After 6 years living in Brussels I'm done. Terrorist attacks every month, pollution, rubbish on every corner, etc... although it's true could be one of the best options if you wanna be a war reporter.

Hi, Apartment hunting at the moment .I have seem one in Rue de Poincon Brussels near the Urseline school.Just wondering if anyone knows if its a safe street.

Brussels is mostly safe, but yes you must know where you go. There some part of brussels that are not safe(ie:south station, north station, North of brussels ect, its hard to say where you are unsecure as its some part of each district.
Im local from brussels.