i know folks who have had issues in "safe" areas
and i know folks flashing iphone 6s in the hood at 4am drunk off their asses and nothing happens

you just have to be smart
best thing to so if youre concerned about safety is to live on a quieter block that isn't far from a subway stop. i like to be no more than 5 mins from a subway. i try and not take the subway late but if i have to (broke or cant catch a cab), at least i have a short walk home

but you still never know. ppl love my neighborhood but shit goes down. still have prostitution (and some rapes b/c of it), my bldg still has a crack presence.