Ladies, do you feel safe walking alone especially at night? Guys, do you feel safer that you’re a man?

[Pinay_ako]

Wow 😮

why/why not?

[Kaneki05]

I don't feel unsafe because mostly people stick to themselves. So unless you get unlucky or walk down somewhere ya shouldn't you aren't really gonna run into trouble.
Your mostly just gonna walk past people who are on the way to do their own thing. Or no one is around because everyone's somewhere else doing things.

Overall people don't just randomly lurk waiting to attack people. Some will of course but it's unlikely you will be that one person to be attacked by them or even walk in the same place as them.

That's why night's peaceful. There is not really any signs of people out doing things because they are all at home.
I would say there is actually more anti-social behaviour when it's still light outside, there is some evidence in this as when summer rolls around more is committed thanks to daylight been longer. Though I haven't really fully looked into it so don't take my word for it. Just a personal stance from what've experienced tbh.

I've been in a Gang before and seen other gangs they all so happened to commit crime during daylight, giving them something to do for the day. Then when night comes sure sometimes they would stay out late but this is more the time of drinking and goofing around than actual crimes.

[Kaneki05]

Also I can't speak for any other gangs but here we had plenty of girls in them. And I think it would create a ton of bad blood if such guys in the gang tried to do ya know what to a woman. So in that perspective girls would be protected in that sense.

[Kaneki05]

Along with I myself would kill them for doing such thing.

[DarkWinterNights]

I typically don’t go out at night by myself. Nothing good happens after 10:00. I’m less likely to be sexually assaulted, but druggies don’t discriminate and neither do wild animals. Both of which are prevalent in my area.

[noemiii]

It depends. When I was 7 years old I was walking around alone in a nicer area, and I almost got kidnapped. At the same age I lived in a pretty high crime area and was never messed with. Since then I’ve never thought because I was in a good area I was safe or a bad area I was unsafe.

I think in most places in America, it’s not unsafe for women simply for being a woman, it’s unsafe for being unfamiliar with the area you are in. From my experience, if you look lost or out of place, you’re an easy target, man or woman.

[Jazzy54]

No, I don’t. When I worked at one of my previous jobs and would get off at night, I’d ask a male co worker to walk me to my car. Usually, most were okay with it. However, this one guy acted all weird about it. He kept giving me funny looks as he walked me to my car and stayed far away from me. He must’ve thought I liked him or something. 🙄 (I didn’t). Anyway, if possible, I try to get a man walk with me when it’s dark.

[RavVid]

In reality, guys are more at risk I think. An acquaintance was beaten badly and won't be walking normally again because an ice addict was angry at coming down. All my acquaintance did was walk past.

There are guys who are angry and want to act that out by beating up someone. The no hitting girls rule still vaguely applies but not as universally as it once did.

I was beaten up for holding the entry door to my apartment complex open for my companion. That guy was angry at his girlfriend dumping him.

[God_of_Thunder]

I've never felt unsafe being alone at night.

It's not that I believe I am immune, or that I could necessarily fight off my attackers. I'm tall, well built, and intimidating, but that doesn't mean I couldn't be shot. I know my size won't automatically protect me, and it's still a very reasonable possibility.

It's just that I don't concern myself with it, I suppose. I almost want to say that I don't care, but that's not entirely accurate. I'm more apathetic to it. I don't intentionally put myself in dangerous situations, but if it happens, then it happens. I'll just have to deal with it if/when it does.

[MrNameless]

That's the privilege of being a male.

[Hispanic-Cool-Guy]

When I was younger I would walk alone very late night unarmed, now that I'm more mature and smarter I realize that was stupid of me.

I hate the feeling of feeling like a sissy so I did things to prove to myself I'm no sissy when younger because my ego was in the way.

Now, that I'm older and wiser, it's not about wheather feeling safer because I'm a man but rather being smarter.

I will only walk alone outside very late at night only if I have to, not because I think I am a badass trying to prove a point.

[Girlsontop]

Man or woman, you should walk out with at least another person to ensure a better safety in the night (at least in my place since crimes happen often and I almost got harassed by some drunk dude but luckily I noticed just so I had enough time to run and escape)

[katiesmuff]

Attacks on women at night doesn't happen often in my area, but still when necessary to be walking alone late after dark I do stay very alert and I don't doddle around, I get from point A to point B as quickly as possible. I also have a CCL and carry a S & W.380.

[Lionman95]

My answer would be no. Or at least not at all places. I think I´m safer in some way since I´m that much looked at and people don´t seem to take notice when I walk by.
But nevertheless I don´t listen to music when I walk home late at night because I also could be attacked by someone.

[Spongebobssocks]

Not safe where I live.. so not really. I never walk out alone at night and try to not do it whatsoever. But usually its safe as long as you aren't associated in any gangs which im not. But I've been close by shootings and robberies where I had to hide until it was over and you never know how it can end so best is to not be out late:)

[WanderingLoveWizard]

I don't mind walking alone at night in the city. I've been looking for any excuse to beat the fucking shit out of someone or kill them if I can.
Some little punk ass bitch with a red bandana trying to rob me with his Hi-Point is the perfect opportunity for that

[WanderingLoveWizard]

And if he happens to get lucky and ends up killing me, that's fine too

[BadApple69]

It’s impossible to say if I feel safer then a woman does because I don’t know how safe a woman feels. But I do feel very safe. 6’ 2” tall 220 lbs. PLUS I legally carry a gun. So I feel just as safe as any women who Carry. God made man (or woman), Sam Colt made them equal!

[Andres77]

I suffered trauma early in my life and determined that I wouldn’t tolerate that anymore so as I got older, I exercise enough where I got bigger. I’m not afraid anymore but I am very aware and I am careful but I don’t do stupid things either. Everyone has limits.

[Snakeyes7]

No, I don't. There isn't anything proving that making yourself look like a man will prevent yourself from harm at night. If anything, there's evidence of the contrary.

I might be bigger and stronger than the average woman but the Y chromosome does not make me bulletproof.

[Fuentes]

Yes I do feel safe, people think twice about trying me and I respect that. When I see women walk alone in dark parks by themselves I feel bad cause it's like what if a creep sees you and then they end up on ID. Honestly I'm glad their in Public at least but they never know whose watching them.

[Ευδεμονια]

I honestly feel perfectly fine walking alone both at day and night. If I have a sense of uncertainty, it depends only on the zone I am (some neighbourhoods are dangerous) and on how much have I drank 😂

[Thatpearl26]

It depends on where I’m located. If I’m in a city that looks ghetto then I’m staying inside or asking a guy friend to walk with me in the night. It’s just called being aware of your surroundings and staying safe.

[Red-Blaze]

Depends where
I mostly go out for runs/walks with my dog that is not really alone
Alone is pretty scary keep checking behind

[4ngelic]

depends where i am. if i'm a good safe neighborhood or a small town i feel safe, if i'm in a shitty neighborhood then yea

[LostandFound__x]

It depends on how late. If it’s just gotten dark, it’s okay in my area. If it’s way later than probably not.

[BrookeAZ90]

Hell no. Boyfriend is always with me if I've gotta go anywhere at night.

[chrissykerdock]

especially someone pretty as you... stay safe... nobody cares about women for some reason.

[ImalwaysrightOK]

No, I do not feel safer being a man. Depends where you are. Here in Washington state, only nutbag Antifa loons and leftist soyboys are everywhere. Lots of p3d0s too. In CA, mostly urban gang thugs. Try to stay armed at all times.

[Sin-nombre]

I’m from crime ridden California and if I find myself in LA, San Francisco, Santa Ana, Compton etc. at night I don’t feel safe. There are many reasons one weak California crime laws, two poor lighting, three prolonged police response, and four lack of community safety. In other words many communities don’t look out for one another. They see people getting robbed, beaten, or threatened they don’t intervene or even call the police. So no I don’t feel safe.

[Truthatanycost]

There are lots of good body armor you can buy and kevlar lined clothing. You can get normal looking clothing that is armored... yes I feel safe.

[Yannishka]

I feel relatively safe. It's quiet, you could hear a pin drop. I go to a store at midnight. It's three streets away. I haven't seen any monsters yet, only fellow nightwalkers like me.

[AutisticLonelyWoman]

It depends. I’m probably not. My dad always wanted my brother or male friends to talk my sister and I because as they say women are more valuable and physically weaker than men which I hate hearing but unfortunately true.

[inhua]

no because safety isn't about gender but the environment and the potential danger that is present

[comekitty]

It would depend where I'm walking. In my own neighborhood - yes, it's a safe area. In the city - nope, way too much crime. 🙂

[richardcory]

In most cases I think men are safer at night than are women. The actual risk level varies tremendously depending on where you are.

[AngryCarl2]

Due to my extreme age and fragility I don't typically wander around rough districts at night. Back in the day when I used to go out on drinking binges I didn't feel particularly safe but I did feel lucky.

[kellytheman]

My girlfriend does say she feel safer at night when she is with me but she also says she is safer with a couple of her girlfriends and they know some self defense techniques. I do feel safer that I am a man but I feel groups is always better

[Keene13]

As a guy, l feel pretty safe in most places. I've often wondered how women feel, and judging from this thread, not that safe on average. I am sorry. One thing that I should have appreciated more.

[Sevenpointfive]

depends on a lot of things. i remember that i should not do that at my grandma's house. she did not live in a good neighborhood.

[Dan_cColt]

Not really cause if your a dude there's an underlining understanding that both of you could try to f*ck each other up, or other men could try to come at you... there are weirdos everywhere.

[MilkRoseTea]

I feel safe. Feeling safe is not the same as being safe. Anybody could get robbed, shanked, etc but I don't focus on that and I try to stay safe.

[AngelLily]

I don’t walk at night personally because I have no reason to be out at night but if I did. I think I would be safe outside.

[LaFemmeFatale_1]

Yep. China is safe and growing up Georgia was safe too.

[BoopBoopBeep]

I don't walk down dark alleys and I carry a sidearm, so yeah I feel pretty safe.

[LiamJHayden]

I pretty much have no fear in that regard unless I am unfamiliar with the area. Even then I have my CCW and I'm not exactly a tiny or otherwise easy target.

[AimeeKyle]

Depends on the area. Most of the time yes…but I am always looking around / totally aware of my surroundings. Note: put your phones away and keep your head on a swivel.

[HighValue]

Men are much more likely to be victims of violent crime than women.

[TaureanBull81]

I wouldn't walk alone in my neighbourhood at night especially with the housing commission residence on the other side of the train line.

[Sparkie460]

I am very cautious when I'm out at night. I always scan the area I'm going to walk to. If I sense something is wrong, I prepare for a fight.

[mrkdvsn]

I'm just glad I don't live anywhere near Chicago. But I do work nights, alone. And I often think about my safety when walking out to my car from my place of work

[Ms_Facesitter]

I feel safe for the most part. The neighborhood is pretty friendly.

[Fromdusktilldawn]

The media love to victimise women always but statistics show that mostly men are the victims or violence and crime

[shades777]

sure be nice if a short petite feminine woman would protect me from all those ghouls and baddies and tuck me in bed at night 😂

[mirimis]

honestly no, when i walk alone at night i always try to talk to someone on the phone because i feel more company. I feel a little less anxious when I'm around my house

[LogicBomber]

Men are way more likely to be attacked on the street than women.

[NextDoorNat]

Everyone should be careful when out at night and alone. We don't live in a safe society.

[SpaceGalaxy]

I live in the US and we average shootings every 72 hours somewhere out in public, so no, i do not feel safe even though i am a man.

[Jmmmfi4]

Depends on the area... new orleans was sketchy dealers everywhere I thought for sure I was gonna get robbed

[justabuddy]

I love in a rural area, so I feel pretty safe. This day and age though I don't think guys are any safer than girls.

[muscles_glasses]

I sometimes go for evening walks in the summertime. The area I live in is very safe.

[crossdressingrihno]

Im not afraid at night. My advantage isn’t that I’m a man, but that I’m horrifying.

[Kleber_01]

The world has changed a lot, walking at night is only a danger for anyone, the best thing is to always be prudent

[mandyfire98]

I absolutely don't feel safe at night alone.

[BLP11520]

Gun for you maybe?

[Agape93]

Yeap, because I'm armed.

[CassandraSpender]

No, it's dangerous walking alone at night

[KatherineJ]

I don’t go out at night alone.

[TallAnon]

I don't even consider safety when going out

[BLP11520]

I am not afraid haven’t been in decades

[eagle1951]

not these days, everyone has a gun,