Would you consider NYC a safe place to live?

Question

Like overall, to walk down the streets in the daytime, even nightime as long as you don't go down alleys. And what is the safest spot in your opinion? Manhattan? Brooklyn?

Answer 1

Yes it's safe. There aren't many allys in NYC despite what's portrayed in movies. Pretty much anywhere in Manhattan south of Harlem would be considered safe 24 hours. As for Brooklyn/Queens, generally safe during the day, at late night when the streets are empty anything could happen, just walk swiftly and with a purpose (know exactly where you're going) and chances are you'll be fine. Parts of Brooklyn (Bed-Stuy, Bushwick) and most of the Bronx, the night rules apply during the day.

And don't attract unnecessary attention to yourself: men, SHOULD NOT wear tight girl's pants. This seems to be some kind of trend, and these people are begging to get robbed. Also leave the goddamned iPods at home! Thieves steal new ones every month to get the latest music!

Answer 2

Technically the safest big city in America and with both the NYPD and the population increasing each year added into the effect of gentrification and borough-wide improvements happening, it stands to get even better

Answer 3

depends on where stasticaly safer then most if not all large cities but some areas are just bad no place would be very safe in middle of night. Within each boro there are safer and more dangerous areas. I think in day light u are safe in much of city ust use commin sense desserted areas are worse then crowded ones

Answer 4

All spots of NYC are safe; you can walk anytime of the day or night in this city. I know because I am from the Bronx, and I haven't mugged, or robbed yet.

Answer 5

It all depends on the person.

If you would feel safe in Boise, Idaho you will feel safe in NYC.
Statistically the crime rate is the same.