<p>I’ve lived in the neighborhood for over 40 years. I’m careful and haven’t had problems. The biggest crime in the area is actually theft of unattended property (purses left open in grocery store carts or on restaurant chairs, unsecured bikes, unlocked laptops, etc.). </p>
<p>People do need to be careful, but the neighborhood is full of interesting places, from a bird sanctuary to free Shakespeare in the park one week a year to a late-night shuttle and escort until 3 am. (No, not that kind of escort service!) </p>
<p>Go to the University City District website and look for Close at Hand, the community directory. (Full disclosure: I did the updates for the most recent edition.)</p>
<p>Many of us came for school and stayed.</p>