Friends who have returned from traveling to Italy, is the public security in Italy good? I heard from friends that it's very chaotic there. Taxi drivers always take detours, and there are many thieves, etc. Is it true ?

Nothing bad happened, everything is fine.

Haven't taken a taxi in many cities, it's rare for taxis to detour unless it's one-way or there's a traffic jam. Most taxi drivers in Yiwu also use navigation.

I have been to Italy many times and I can responsibly tell you that the popular tourist cities are very safe, but there are many pickpockets with poor skills. As long as you are careful and keep an eye on your wallet, there should be no problem.

Overall security is fine, but there are more pickpockets in Rome, Milan, and Venice. Some people have also been robbed on the train. Due to the time difference and travel fatigue, be sure to protect your money, passport, and backpack, etc., to avoid unnecessary trouble.

The overall public security in Italy is very good, especially in the south, Sicily and other places where there is no legendary Mafia. On the contrary, there are many helpful people like Lei Feng. When visiting popular tourist attractions in the northern hotspots, be sure to beware of pickpockets, especially people with Eastern European looks. If they get too close to you, be careful, even with your bag in front! A friend traveling in Florence had their wallet stolen while queuing to buy tickets, and even their water bottle was taken.