Nowhere in the world will you find a totally safe travel destination. Whether you're staying in Rome apartments or an Afghan hotel, it is always possible, just as when you are at home, that you may be the victim of petty theft, mugging or even worse.
There are a few precautions you can take, however, in order to reduce your chances of being targeted by criminals in your holiday destination. Chiefly, these common sense measures will help you to carry your belongings in a safe way and to store them in a similarly inconspicuous manner.
To begin with, as either a male or female tourist, you should never carry a lot of cash on your person. Similarly, you don't want to wander the streets with an expensive camera over your shoulder, or a cell phone sticking out of your packet. Don't make it easy to be robbed, in short, and either keep money and passports under your clothing in a specially designed pouch, or wear a cross-body bag with several sturdy zipping and locking mechanisms.
These measures will help to reduce the chances of hit and run muggings, where the thief snatches your belongings from your person, and also prevents pickpockets from easily accessing your bag.
In addition to these tips, you should also never leave belongings displayed in a hire car, since these are targeted by criminals in many tourist destinations. Store valuables and important papers in a hotel safe, and try to keep your guard up during every day activities.