nyc: Is new york city a save place to visit for a day i mean i don't wanna be mugged or anthing like that so i wanna know what you people think.|||New York is very safe, but I can't guarantee that you won't be mugged; I can't promise you that a flower pot won't fall on your head or that you won't slip on a banana peel or that you won't be bitten by a dog or that a car won't jump the curb and knock you down. I especially can't assure you that you won't get run over by a food delivery man riding a bicycle on the sidewalk. You are more likely to get knocked over by some idiot jumping on a skateboard than you are to be mugged. I've lived here all my life, have ridden the subway late at night, have been in "bad neighborhoods" by myself and have never been mugged. Act sensibly, don't flash money, don't wear expensive jewelry, don't talk to anyone unless you start the conversation (pickpockets often work in teams - one distracts you by talking to you or falling into you, and the other one steals your belongings). Don't put your purse down - not even for a minute - don't hang your purse up in a bathroom - they wait for you to be "momentarily incapacitated", reach their arm over the door, take your purse and leave. By the time you get yourself together and "decent", they're gone. Don't keep a lot money in your purse - keep it on your person - in a safe front pocket. Don't worry and you'll have a great time.|||Just don't visit in 1978 and you'll be fine. Seriously, there is so much less street crime these days that you have virtually nothing to worry about. Walk around, go through neighborhoods, the parks, have a blast. There are places to avoid at night, still, but catch a show instead and you'll be fine.|||It's safe. I work in Manhattan, and often pretty late. I'd stick to the west side, between 5th Ave and 9th Ave.|||There are dangers everywhere, you shouldn't listen to the sterotypes of people getting mugged/killed all the time over here; it's just a matter of you being careful, and mindful of your surroundings. Obviously you don't want to be walking in a remote area, by yourself, at night. Also, make sure you have your bags/purse near you, or visible, at all times...there are thieves everywhere, not just NYC. I suggest staying around the "touristy" and busy areas, like Times Square...if you don't already know what to do for the day, I suggest checking out citysearch (www.citysearch.com), and look up the activities and areas they suggest, depending on what you are looking for.|||Absolutely! But use common sense too. Just don't advertise yourself as a victim and you won't become one. Don't dangle your pocketbook, whip out a wallet loaded with cash, keep your wallet in a back pocket or your purse in an open bag, etc. I would say to be careful on the subways, because there are very skilled TEAMS of pickpockets on almost every subway car. But they are scoping out easy marks. Don't make yourself one, meaning, don't let them see where you have your money and always stay aware of who's around you. If you have to gawk at the buildings, sit down somewhere first. Then look up. There's no surer sign of tourists than looking up in amazement while you walk. Most native NY'ers walk with head down and at a full speed pace!|||It's really not as bad as people make it out to be. The chances of being mugged are not that high, and practically non-existent in decent neighborhoods. Just avoid going into the South Bronx/Harlem at night, if you're worried. They can get a little bit shady if you're alone.|||There are no guarantees, but NYC is safer than Atlanta, Dallas, St. Louis, Chicago, LA, San Fran, Seattle, Boston, Miami.|||New York is the safest big city in the US. I have lived here for 15 years, never been mugged, And that stuff about teams of pickpockets on the subways is total BS.