Jgeorgios Posted June 23, 2017 Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 So i'm supposed to be going to Bestival this year but my friend just shared this with me: https://www.switchedoninsurance.com/blog/festival-thefts/ It seems like a lot of people get their stuff stolen. Apparently Bestival is known for pickpockets? Does anyone know if they have lockers? And how much they are? I want to take come nice photo gear with me for my blog but don't want to risk it getting stolen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ejestivals Posted June 25, 2017 Report Share Posted June 25, 2017 I wouldn't pay much attention to people telling you that Bestival is known for pickpockets. I've never used a locker but I'm sure they are at all festivals. I'm sure things go missing at every festival, but most people are lucky enough to not have anything stolen. The usual advice is don't take anything you can't afford to lose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bca Posted June 25, 2017 Report Share Posted June 25, 2017 Things go missing at all festivals - normally just crates of beer or if you're silly enough to leave your phone, etc, in your tent. Just be sensible, leave a non-contactless card hidden somewhere in your tent in case your wallet gets nicked/lost, and don't bring anything valuable. Just keep your wits about you, and don't let a blog post form an insurance company scare you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyRaver Posted June 30, 2017 Report Share Posted June 30, 2017 Total nonsense PR bollocks paid for by an insurance company. Ignore. No more likely to have stuff stolen at Bestival than anywhere else... I've gone basically every year, never been pick pocketed or known anyone who has, and only had one mate who had something stolen from their tent but they stupidly left their wallet on floor by door at night when wasted. The simple solution is to not take your expensive camera stuff... Just go and enjoy yourself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt - Ed Banger Records Posted July 1, 2017 Report Share Posted July 1, 2017 Might do, might not do, no better or worse than other festivals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsliceoflemon Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 I've never had anything stolen anywhere, including many Bestivals. Just be careful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FRANCHIS392 Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 It's quite hard to steal something at festivals I think as people are always about and if your struggling with a tent then they'll know it isn't yours. Just keep your phone on your body at all times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olioconnel Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 On 23/06/2017 at 4:30 PM, Jgeorgios said: So i'm supposed to be going to Bestival this year but my friend just shared this with me: https://www.switchedoninsurance.com/blog/festival-thefts/ It seems like a lot of people get their stuff stolen. Apparently Bestival is known for pickpockets? Does anyone know if they have lockers? And how much they are? I want to take come nice photo gear with me for my blog but don't want to risk it getting stolen. I don't think there's any festival that's solely a hotspot for crime. It can happen anywhere, outside or inside a festival, at any time. Obviously you and your belongings are a lot more vulnerable in a festival situation but if you use your head you'll be okay. Be subtle about what you bring and where you keep it, and try not to bring anything super valuable if possible. I will say, though, last year the security were absolutely mental and 100% shady with how they were acting - there were so many complaints lodged against them I doubt they'd use them again. But I would say keep and eye out and report any security seeming a bit off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexj Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 I've never had anything stolen at any festival, but Bestival is the only festival where someone slashed my tent to have a rummage round. Mild inconvenience, keep your valuables on you or at home, use a zip up, over the shoulder bag (not a rucksack). Bestival is no worse no better than anywhere else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strummer77 Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 For what it's worth, my mate who's gone had their tent robbed at night. Stay vigilant people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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