How safe is New York City?

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nyc

It's pretty safe. I would suggest not to go too east or too west side of the Manhattan alone late at night and stay below 92nd street..(late at night,, alone)

There are police everywhere too, so just enjoy the trip! Have fun!!

Carl Marks

It's mostly safe. There are areas where it might be unsafe....but if you stick to touristy zones there will be no problem at all.

It's also very friendly, contrary to what you hear. I find people in NY more friendly then other parts of the country.

Another thing nice about the city, for me, is that everyone walks with a purpose. No slow walkers in New York.

pura_rosa

Oh come on! NYC is as safe as any other place in the world, I am a native New Yorker and nothing ever happened to me for 30 years while I lived there! That stuff only happens in the movies.

Tifferz

if you think everywhere u turn there will be trouble..there will be, if you hold your head high and go ina group of friend etc.. you should be fine. just don't come off as the scared lost tourist and you should be fine.

Frank C

Just stay smart and dont keep ur wallet out for too long. Wear normal clothes, not extravagant clothes. Dont go into dark allies. Go in a group

Apple

Having been to NYC MANY times, I can tell you that it is one of the safest Big cities that you can go to. I've never had a problem and I'm also from a small town originally. I'm also not usually good at navigating the Metro in Washington DC, but In NYC, it's very easy to understand. Have fun and good luck. The only thing I would tell you is to watch out for the bums in the subway.

auroras

They are absolutely RIGHT. If you act like a tourist, you may run into trouble. If you know your way around, and walk tall, you should be ok. Unfortunately, it's a big city, and there's people who prey on people who don't know their way around the city. Coming from Kentucky, and being that this is your first visit to NYC. BE CAREFUL. Don't walk around with a camera taking pictures, and looking up and the skyscrapers. You will be a dead give-away. When I say walk tall. That is exactly what I mean. In New York we have a saying. Like if a person walks like they are confident, and secure, and has a strong firm walk. Walk fast. Look like you know what you're doing. Look like "hey no one is gonna mess with me", and they probably WON'T. And, if you are a girl. Hold onto your purse. Watch it. Watch where your money is, credit cards. Good Luck Be safe. Enjoy NY. It's an awesome place.

Joey

Be smart! Do not go to areas where seem shady. Stay away from areas infested with drug dealers and prostitutes. You can usually tell what is and is not safe.

Stay with the crowds! Since NY is a large tourist area, there are plenty of people with your same concern. Chances are that the crowds are in safer areas.

Zip you pockets. NY has plenty of pickpocketers. Do not leave any valuable things in unprotected pockets. Back pockets are especially easy to steal from.

Stay at well populated hotels. And always keep a cell phone on hand!`

sunshine86

I would just keep your wallet in your front pocket if you can try and carry a small purse...try not to stare to much

pipsqueak

nowhere is 100% safe. NYC would be fine in the daytime, because there's A LOT of people but i don't think that you should be wandering the streets alone at night. the safest place to be in would be Rockefeller center.

uncle_eccoli

Keep your hand on your wallet and don't go out alone. You'll be fine.

NYYanks - '09

NYC is very safe in the daytime. And also safe at night when there is an event.

At nite, you want to avoid-

Chinatown
All Parks(used for gang and drug activity)
Subway alleys

If you stay at a hotel, ask the receptionist for a map of all the safe places at night.

Patty A

People i know been to NYC, and they seriously loved it.
I guess u just have to like visit the common places and make sure ur with other ppl n not by urself.

momoftwo

Always travel in a group and in the heavily populated areas and you should be just fine.

den

I'm from MN and i spend 3 weeks in Brooklyn and nobody bothered me...A lot of different kind of people threre but they were really nice to me. So NEw York is a good place don't listen to what everyone says..

guerilla

Stay on the main strips. In those areas, there are too many people around for someone to attack and mug you. Don't go into alleys and back roads, that's where the predators hang out. Also, do this clever trick, get a chain wallet. when you are hooking the chain to your belt loop, put it through the belt loop and thin hook it back on the chain. The robber would have to cut off your belt loop in order to steal your wallet. also don't keep your wallet in your butt pocket. don't worry and good luck!

Native New Yorker

My friend, you got to be kidding me. New York City is the safest city in the country. You'll be fine.

Good luck

Dalia S

yes you should visit new york it is very safe and very very easy to make friends. if you want you could also bring a couple of Friends with you if you want. New york has allot of beautiful sites. Did i mention that in new york there is a statue of liberty it looks so beautiful.

Bigboy

As long as you stay in a popular area or go some were with someone else, you should be safe.

Lolo

Don't go into dark alleys.
Stay away from people you don't know.

Don't go out after 11pm alone.

Just always have somebody with you, and you'll be just dandy.

AlyylovesMatt!

it really depends where your going.

derrick a

safer than the word safe

Templar Rock! (TeR!)

Everywhere is safe you are careful. I am not saying to go over the top careful, just don't let anyone push you into a dark alley.

Elizabeth

I just went to NJ, never been in NY. But if I was to go I would get outside just if a big group or 2 or 3 more people is coming with me. I saw NY from the distance and didn't like it at all. But I think Las Vegas is worst.

bubrules22

depends on the area,the time of day etc. in time square and broadway at day time its safe.

tweetykidd21

NYC IS A VERY DANGEROUS PLACE, TRUST NO ONE! AND TRY NOT TO GO OUT ALONE.

Marissa

yeah...stay with a friend and lock your car,downt go into dark alleys and watch you wallet.

Kevin S

it depends on you

if you are an attractive young lady i would fear a bit more for my safety

just stay away from dark uninhabited streets, watch your wallet/purse

try to stay away from the shady parts of town (central park, the bronx, etc.)

during the say its fine. they are sooo many cops nobody would try nothing

night can be dangerous. try to stay in well lit and populated areas

new yorks great, you'll love it

Xbox 360

New York City is not very safe! Just hold on everything and you will probably not get mugged. Anyway, I moved away and when I visit, I here gun shots. If you go, be careful! Oh, trust me. I used to like in NYC! Hope I helped!

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