Covent Garden

Covent Garden is tourist central with good restaurants and theater access. Crowded and pickpocket-heavy, but worth visiting if you keep your belongings secure and don't mind the crowds.

Covent Garden is tourist central, which means it's both safe and dangerous at the same time. Lots of police around, but also lots of pickpockets who know tourists aren't paying attention. The market area gets packed, especially on weekends, and that's when you need to watch your belongings most carefully. Street performers are everywhere, and while most are legitimate, watch out for anyone trying to involve you in games or distracting you. The restaurants are used to solo diners and the area feels safe to walk around, but keep your bag zipped and your phone secure.