Is it safe to walk around downtown Chicago during the day?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I love Chicago. But I’m going to be the outlier and say no. It’s not a safe city. I’ve always felt safe in DC and in NYC. I saw more violence in Chicago in two weeks then I’ve seen in my many years in DC and NYC. It does not feel safe at all to me.

Where were you, crazy person? I always felt so much safer living in Chicago than I did in DC. I lived in Ukrainian Village before it was gentrified and Logan Circle before it was gentrified. Logan Circle was way, way, way sketchier.

[Anonymous]

https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/chicago/news/crime-chaos-downtown-keeping-tourists-away-from-chicago/

Recent assaults, shootings, etc. in touristy areas fwiw.

Just be very aware of your surroundings. Walk near buildings so you can duck inside if necessary.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I love Chicago. But I’m going to be the outlier and say no. It’s not a safe city. I’ve always felt safe in DC and in NYC. I saw more violence in Chicago in two weeks then I’ve seen in my many years in DC and NYC. It does not feel safe at all to me.

Where were you, crazy person? I always felt so much safer living in Chicago than I did in DC. I lived in Ukrainian Village before it was gentrified and Logan Circle before it was gentrified. Logan Circle was way, way, way sketchier.

Did you live in Chicago post-covid under the current mayor? Crime is dramatically worse and in downtown tourist areas.