Canberra Safety

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Canberra is a very safe city and enjoys one of the lowest crime rates in all of Australia. However, it is wise to be cautious at night (and sometimes during off-peak hours), especially around the bus interchanges at Civic, Woden, Tuggeranong and Belconnen as some youths may tend to be hostile.

Despite apparent afluence, Canberra has people who live 'rough'. Particularly around Civic, it is common to be asked for money "for a bus" or some other purpose. This is a well-organised activity targeting both visitors and locals alike; simply decline and the "beggar" will usually move on to the next available person. Occasionally, Civic's late-night party-goers will have over-spent and ask for bus-money; these people are easily seen for who they are.

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