Safety in Luxembourg

20+ years ago, Growing up in Luxembourg - prostitution, crime and drugs etc were always there - but it was rarely 'in your face'. Bar fights were rare, and I did not even know what carjacking was. You could enjoy a night out with your friends in the city, and take the train back home on your own. Safety wasn't something my parent's needed to be overly concerned about.

A few weeks ago, I had dinner with some friends in the city. Wow - how Luxembourg has changed. Things you used to have to go out of your way to find - today are looking for you.

I wondered if Luxembourg has really changed, or is it just that now I'm a Dad - I'm seeing things through different eyes. I asked my parents - they conceded that Luxembourg is no longer as safe as it was.

I have a few years yet before I need to balance that precarious tight rope between letting my kids spread their wings and keeping them safe. But it's sad to conclude that while Luxembourg is safer than many places - it's no longer safe enough.