Around the Cathedral, try to be very, very careful about your bag as there are many thieves walking around who will wait for the suitable moment and then take your bag, run and disappear in the small streets. And don't expect the Spanish police to be much help in these cases, as police officers generally do not speak English - instead they will direct you to the police station, connect you with someone who can understand your language and have you make a report.
Another note of caution is to be aware of Gypsy women, particularly around the Cathedral (though you may find them in other tourist locations), who "offer" you sprigs of rosemary. They'll hold one out to you, but take it and they'll demand payment (and if that's not bad enough, they consider coins bad luck so they won't accept anything less than €5). Though not really a grave threat, their persistence can be quite alarming. Avoid eye contact, firmly but politely say "No, gracias" and don't let them shove anything into your hands.
Avoid walking into the Albayzín at night. While perfectly safe during the day, this part of town has a reputation for attracting unsavory characters after dark.
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