Cuba and street safety

So what's the latest first-hand info on street crime and
safety in Cuba (especially Havana)?

[There are 4 posts - the latest was added on Fri 14 May, 11:29]

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1. Street Crime Added by: Noah and Johnny
   [Timestamp: Sat 8 May, 12:38 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   Us both having just come back from Cuba including
   time in Havana I can tell you from first hand experience
   that Cuba in general is a safe country with warm, friendly
   people. Your biggest problem will likely be all the
   vendors (and jineterros) bothering you for money, etc.
   Brush up and your Spanish (numbers come in very handy)!
   Adios Amigo

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2. Save as can be Added by: Dave
   [Timestamp: Sun 9 May, 1:08 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   The place is very safe. The market in Havana, has many
   people asking you for money. Young girls come up to you and
   ask for a T-shirt you might have purchased minutes earlier.
   Just keep walking and say no thanks in spani

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3. SAFETY Added by: Jean Pierre (Gatienj@cancom.net)
   [Timestamp: Fri 14 May, 11:29 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   Since January 4 th 1999,you will find Habana very safe and
   may not believe it even ounce there.
   It was safer before than most North American cities.
   Jineteras and hustlers are now being hunted.
   

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4. SAFETY Added by: Jean Pierre (Gatienj@cancom.net)
   [Timestamp: Fri 14 May, 11:29 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   Since January 4 th 1999,you will find Habana very safe and
   may not believe it even ounce there.
   It was safer before than most North American cities.
   Jineteras and hustlers are now being hunted.
   

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