<p>Where did you find the statistics on “Baltimore statistically has much higher rates of petty crime, violent crime, assaults, and robbery than many other major cities”<br>
I disagree. I don’t think Baltimore is statistically more dangerous than Washington DC, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, or hundreds of other cities around the USA. Crime stats are easy to look up. </p>
<p>And, even if you find that Los Angeles, for example has a higher murder rate than say, Philadelphia or Nashville or Atlanta, you have to ask yourself WHICH PART of Los Angeles and will that student spend any time in that high crime rate area of that city? </p>
<p>Baltimore, like Washington DC and Los Angeles, and New York and Miami has its share of absolutely breathtaking areas, business areas, tourist areas and a range of neighborhoods. </p>
<p>Everyone should do due diligence on which neighborhoods to avoid. Hopkins and many universities offer safety awareness and walks around the city to students to give them a feel of each neighborhood. </p>
<p>There is a website that lists the most crimes on college campus’ and it lists everything from petty theft to rape and murder. If you really want to know the gory details of each college, you can google for that information. You will be shocked how many crimes are committed at seemingly perceived “safe” schools in seemingly “safe” cities and neighborhoods. </p>
<p>Many sororities across the country offer Women’s self defense classes and other sessions about the dangers of frat parties and drugs/violence on campus. Sometimes the worst experience a woman will ever have to deal with is the frat boy down the street who slipped something in her drink. </p>
<p>Danger is everywhere. Don’t let anyone ‘scare’ or intimidate you out of finding the right school. Maybe that is their only weapon to keep the odds in their favor.</p>