Although we remember our deceased loved ones in the coming days, we cannot forget our own safety. In addition to promoting safe traffic, the police also conducts increased checks with canine patrols in Budapest cemeteries, preventing car break-ins, pickpocketing, flower theft, and grave desecration.

The Crime Prevention Department of the Budapest Police Headquarters pays close attention to ensure that visitors to Budapest cemeteries do not become victims of crime. They give advice on the prevention of cemetery thefts and crimes typically committed in the vicinity of graves. Flyers are distributed to those arriving at the cemetery, and visitors are reminded to contact the cemetery security staff or the police if necessary.

The advice of the Budapest Police Headquarters to the commemorators:

  • Be careful when taking care of the graves, and don't lose sight of your bags and valuables while placing the flowers and wreaths! To avoid theft, it is recommended to wear the handbag close to the body!
  • Keep the wallet, bank card and mobile phone in a safe place, for example in a closed, inner pocket or in the inner part of the bag!
  • We ask that you wear your personal items and jewelry under outerwear, hidden from prying eyes!
  • Documents and keys are stored separately!
  • Please visit the cemeteries before dark if possible! Violent crimes rarely occur in the capital, but you can do a lot for your safety with this step! Relatives, acquaintances and friends should go together, young people should accompany older relatives!
  • Obey the road regulations, show patience towards your fellow road users, so that the weekend is truly about grace and respect for life.
  • In order to prevent car break-ins, do not leave any documents, valuables, documents or bags in a visible place in the car!
  • We recommend that you always lock the car, even if you don't leave it!
  • Police officers help ensure safe traffic around the cemeteries in Budapest. Please do not drive out of habit, pay attention to the road signs and, if you can, find out about the expected changes before leaving!

The changes to traffic regulations in Budapest related to the holiday can be viewed here

Source and cover image: Illustration (Source: police.hu )