Do You Feel Safer in Southern or Midwestern cities? (live, safe)

[f1000]

Was just in Atlanta for 2nd time and almost mugged

Even before, I've always felt more on guard in Houston, Atlanta and New Orleans than I do in Chicago or Minneapolis (granted I've never been to Cleveland or St. Louis or Detroit).

Anyone else a little of those Southern cities with hardly anybody walking around and deserted semi-rural feeling even in the main parts of town?

[Davy-040]

For sure, I was in Miami Beach in November, 2011 at 4 o clock in the night, walked a couple blocks and only saw like 3 (probably homeless) people.

[myspoonistoobig]

I don't think I've ever felt unsafe in Atlanta except for when I drove through Bankhead. But even then I just stayed in the car and didn't stop for anything.

[WestCobb]

I feel safer in Chicago and New York than Atlanta after hours.

[myspoonistoobig]

Originally Posted by WestCobb

I feel safer in Chicago and New York than Atlanta after hours.

Because of the police presence?

[f1000]

Originally Posted by myspoonistoobig

Because of the police presence?

Southern cities are deserted especially at night- even in the main districts of town- also the sparse layout of things at night setting give off a slightly eerie feeling.

In Chicago, NYC, SF- denser and you see people of all walks of life out and about- night and day. So the sense of safety in numbers.

[kyle19125]

There is a false sense of security feeling "safe" when others are around so I'm not so sure that's a reason to deem Northern cities safer. Whatever works for you I guess....

[iNviNciBL3]

Moved to the south and feel safer here.

Can't count how many times I slipped on the Ice when I lived in Minnesota.

[Serious Conversation]

I definitely felt safer in the Midwest than most of the South, with the primary difference that small towns in the Midwest feel notably safer than small towns in the South.

[Caesarstl]

Originally Posted by kyle19125

There is a false sense of security feeling "safe" when others are around so I'm not so sure that's a reason to deem Northern cities safer. Whatever works for you I guess....

Well the question asked was "Do you feel safer...?" so whichever ones actually are safer is a different question.