As an American, do you live in fear?

Crime-Ridden Areas in Europe
Several European cities and districts are known for higher crime rates, ranging from petty theft and scams to violent gang activity. While most European cities are generally safe, these areas warrant extra caution.

Top high-crime European cities and districts

Marseille, France – Often ranked as Europe’s most dangerous city, Marseille has a high crime index due to organized crime, drug trafficking, and gang violence. Common crimes include car theft, muggings, and robberies. Avoid northern districts; stick to tourist areas like La Panier or La Corniche waytostay.com+1.

Coventry, UK – Crime index around 64–66, with high rates of violent crime (knife attacks, assaults) and property crime (burglary, shoplifting, car theft). Dangerous neighborhoods include Willenhall, Foleshill, Hillfields, and Wood End waytostay.com+1.

Bradford, UK – Europe’s most dangerous city in some rankings, plagued by violent crime, drug trafficking, and gang activity. Youth crime and knife-related incidents are rising PeakNG.

Birmingham, UK – Significant gang violence, drug trafficking, and theft, especially in inner-city areas. Knife crime and assaults are frequent PeakNG.

Sarajevo, Bosnia – Petty crimes like purse snatching and pickpocketing are common in certain areas. War-related landmines and unexploded bombs remain a hazard Travel Safe - Abroad.

Podgorica, Montenegro – Crime linked to rival gangs, including car bombings and shootouts. Petty crime and scams are also present Travel Safe - Abroad.

Rome, Italy – Bag snatching and pickpocketing are frequent, especially in tourist hotspots like the Spanish Steps and Colosseum. Avoid secluded alleys at night Travel Safe - Abroad.

Athens, Greece – Petty crime and scams are common in tourist areas near Plaka and the Acropolis Travel Safe - Abroad.

Florence, Italy – While culturally rich, Florence has pockets of petty crime and scams, particularly in crowded tourist zones Armormax.

Tallinn, Estonia – Low overall crime but higher petty crime and violent crime in the port area; homicide rate is above average for the city Armormax.

Safety tips for travelers

Avoid walking alone at night in high-crime districts.

Stay in well-lit, tourist-friendly areas.

Keep valuables secure, especially in crowded tourist spots.

Be cautious with strangers offering help or deals.

Check local police or travel advisories before visiting.

Freedom from religion and guns is why we are in Australia and will never go the USA.

Europe is no longer Europe. As the Nations change, so does their thoughts about their friends.

I think the Europeans that diss on America, are secretly jealous of the things we have.

I don't even live in a nice area but I feel comfortable

As an American, I live in a house and fear no one!

He's talking about people who don't feel safe and it has no bearing on actually being safe. To answer the question, no I do not live in the kind of fear that's been mentioned. The kind of fear I live in is that the frightened members of society might have too much to say in our rights as Americans and expect us to live in a manner that's more soothing to them. They're the ones who trade liberty for safety. Those are the ones that worry me.

I have two great neighbors and the other ones I don't know very well ,but I don't fear them.
I've only lived here for 5 years though.
I did have a neighbor I didn't like before but the most they did was play loud music.
They have never ever given me any cause to fear them.

Too much BBC propaganda maybe?

I'm sure there are some bad areas where I would be afraid ,but I am 58 and I never felt in danger of my life from one of my neighbors.

Doors are never locked usually lock the house up at night sometimes don’t. Go to the store go to the mall whatever don’t lock the car doors. No no care of my neighbors yet. I don’t live in a shitty blue city like Chicago or Philadelphia or New York or Detroit or Los Angeles. But people vote for that shit they get what they vote for and whatever man. But no, most of America doesn’t fear their neighbor or anything like that.

@DogMan @carpediem I am going to post a link to something disgusting that happened ten uears ago and then I'll explain why I am scared of police officers and do live in fear of those meant to keep us safe! 😭😭😭

https://edition.cnn.com/2016/02/05/us/aspergers-woman-killed

Read the article first but basically in 2016 an autistic adult was shot by police because she was having a violent meltdown in public! 🤬🤬🤬 This autistic girl had a service dog who was trying to calm her down when police shot her and their excuse is "we did not know she had autism" 🤦‍♀🤦‍♀🤦‍♀ First of all criminals do not have guide trained dogs! 🙄🙄🙄 But anyway, here is a video on autistic meltdowns! 😇😇😇

[media=https://youtu.be/FhUDyarzqXE?si=A4NMRYAFWUiC79rY]

Now my autistic son has meltdowns occasionally and he takes medication for this but after that event in 2016 I do not feel safe around police officers and whenever I see a police officer I feel a little unsafe and I don't want to feel that way but police need training in dealing with special needs because what happened in 2016 as an autistic mom to autistic children I'll be honest the police in my country I do my best to avoid and it's sad that's the case! 😔😔😔

I have never lived in fear.
Fear of what ?

So why exactly do you feel the need to own firearms and normalise gun violence if you are not fearful?

Perfectly safe in the states

I wonder if he saw any of the videos of Europeans who came to America for the soccer games ,saying how they have been lied to all their lives i dare waveny to watch even 5 minutes of this video from Europeans visiting the U S[media=https://youtu.be/Y6VWPBmr1bg]

Europe is not one country

I’m Australian and I’m pretty sure Americans are tired of being lectured by Europeans.. who go to jail for memes..

The left is like Stockholm syndrome.

They couldn’t handle not living under the thumb and being free

I did some research and found what frightens many Europeans.

European society and government do not trust their people with dangerous things.

For instance, Few Europeans are trusted with a garbage disposal.

In America they are in almost every house and apartment. I guess Europeans
would be fearful because many would stick their hands in the disposal.
Europe would have a country full of handless people.

Same goes with ceiling fans. Europeans call them Propellers. Head injuries would be rampant.

Same goes with outlets by the bathroom sinks. Europe would have electrocutions' every day.

The vast majority of American have all these things, and they do not injure themselves.

Same with guns.

No, not fear, great disappointment for sure.

Likely because there are so many news reports about crime and so forth, taking attention from the good things and creating stereotypes reinforced by US-made films and TV shows.

A native and resident Briton, I know every country has good and bad, that most people are inherently good; and though I have not visited the USA I don't believe Waveny's sweeping allegation.

What he wrote at the start was:


Can’t think how you left that bit out…

I heard somewhere that because canada shares a small island with danemark, like they share a border. Half of the island is dannish and half canadian. So they say canada could call to join the EU because of it

Don't believe everything the media posts
Don't believe the haters
Don't believe the people here who post things to cause trouble and discord ... I'm sure they will chime in on this post
Didn't lots of people who traveled to see the world cup post that they were misinformed regarding safety prior to their trip & as they traveled were surprised how safe they were/ felt ????????

Doesn't most counties have areas that aren't necessarily safe ?

If you feel unsafe visiting because of our 2nd amendment then by all means don't grace us with your presence

Doesn't matter where I'm from. But any country that is awash with guns clearly means that people fear their neighbours. They feel they need to defend themselves. They need to feel "safe".

It may be a "sweeping generalisation" @ArishMell, but having travelled all over America during the 00s I think it is broadly accurate.

There was an undercurrent of fear then; God knows what it's like now.

I do not fear my neighbor. I can't even begin to comprehend what might go through the mind of some European with such a distorted view of this country.

It might be that some of them, living in fear themselves, just assume everyone else does. Or it could be some of them believe the media lies about the U.S. and its citizens. Or maybe some are just jealous of our President and our freedom, and prefer to think the worst of us.

Nope.

I don't know about the issue due to fear. Americans do have the hype about guns and cars. Most of the guns are not made to last if used daily without access to spare parts.