Lived in Sapin for 4 years. When traveling to the big cities, beware the pick pockets. They are everywhere.
If you take normal precautions, pickpockets shouldn’t be a problem.
Always have your wallet in your front pocket, or as I do, wear a neck wallet.
And there’s no reason to walk around with a purse.
Barcelona is recognized as the pickpocket capital of Europe and thanks to the relaxed travel standards of the EU thieves come there from all over to make their fortunes.