How safe is Manhattan Kansas? (house, university, live)

[snowlandcook]

Can anyone tell me if Manhattan Kansas is a safe community? I know "safe" is a relative term, so maybe I should give a few specific examples.

1. Would you feel safe shopping in the evening (8PM, during winter, when it's dark outside, for instance) and walking alone to your car (or walking home, if you traveled by foot), or would you be afraid of getting beaten, mugged, stabbed, or raped?

2. Do you feel safe going on vacation for a week, and leaving your house unattended (but with timed lights that make it look like someone is home)?

3. Is it safe to walk on the campus of Kansas State University after dark--say, from the library or an event to a parked car?

I am thinking about applying for a job in Manhattan, but I want to know what it's like first. My career has taken me to various towns throughout the country, and I do not want to move again if I am going to end up in a crime-ridden pit. The job sounds great, but I know I won't enjoy it if I have to fear for my life or look over my shoulder every time I go someplace.

Thanks.

[AnywhereElse]

Please refer to your other post: //www.city-data.com/forum/kansa...lace-live.html

[snowlandcook]

Thank you so much for alerting me. When I wrote my question, I didn't see it post right away, so I typed it again. My bad!