4 ms·

> NYC is a dangerous city Have you ever been to NYC? In 2016 it's far from dangerous. It's probably one of the safer cities in the US. Additionally, AirBnB gu

> NYC is a dangerous city Have you ever been to NYC? In 2016 it's far from dangerous. It's probably one of the safer cities in the US. Additionally, AirBnB guests aren't typically dangerous (otherwise AirBnB would be out of business).

davidf18 10y ago
> Have you ever been to NYC? I've lived in NYC for most of my adult life. Do you live in NYC? The homicide rate has declined, but it is still 3 times that of London, per-capita. Moreover, there are other threats besides homicide. People who want affordable hotels can go to Union City, NJ for $60 a night (Priceline) 15 minutes by transit from Times Square.
- exstudent2 10y ago
  I lived in NYC for years. It's extremely safe. By far the safest of the large US cities.
  - davidf18 10y ago
    Just guessing but I sense that you are neither a child, elderly, or a woman. The city is less safe for them than a non-elderly adult male. The homicide rate in NYC is 3 times per-capita than London. There are also other forms of violent crime and property crime. Since you've been in NYC for years then you know that many residential buildings that keep people other than residents and their guests out. We value our safety and that of our children, elderly and women who are at higher risk of crime than men.
    - exstudent2 10y ago
      I know lots of women who host AirBnB so they definitely don't share your fear. Not quite sure where you're getting that from.
    - Consultant32452 10y ago
      A quick google search didn't find the results specifically for NY city, but nationally you're 3.5x more likely to be the victim of murder or attempted murder as a man. 2x for robbery. 2x for aggravated assault. Women are generally much safer everywhere than men.
      - davidf18 10y ago
        According to a 2011 Center for Disease Controls and Prevention study 1 in 5 women have been raped or experienced attempted rape [1] Women are also harassed. Why don't you ask some of your female friends whether they would want the security when in their apartment buildings? [1] http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2015/feb/16/barack-obama/barack-obama-says-nearly-1-5-women-us-has-been-rap/ http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2015/feb/...
        flukus 10y ago
        According to your link only 10.5% were raped and 6.5% experienced an attempted rape. And even that includes some murkiness over things like "too drunk to consent". If you want real rape statistics then look at sexual assault charges, not surveys.
        davidf18 10y ago
        • "Completed forced penetration," 11.5 percent. • "Attempted forced penetration," 6.4 percent. • "Completed alcohol- or drug-facilitated penetration" without the ability to consent, 9.3 percent. Source CDC referenced in link provided. 1 in 9 completed forced penetration. Another 1 in 15 attempted forced penetration. Almost 1 on 5 for either.
        deleted 10y ago
        [deleted]
        deleted 10y ago
        [deleted]
        deleted 10y ago
        [deleted]

davidf18 10y ago

> Have you ever been to NYC? I've lived in NYC for most of my adult life. Do you live in NYC? The homicide rate has declined, but it is still 3 times that of London, per-capita. Moreover, there are other threats besides homicide. People who want affordable hotels can go to Union City, NJ for $60 a night (Priceline) 15 minutes by transit from Times Square.

exstudent2 10y ago
I lived in NYC for years. It's extremely safe. By far the safest of the large US cities.
- davidf18 10y ago
  Just guessing but I sense that you are neither a child, elderly, or a woman. The city is less safe for them than a non-elderly adult male. The homicide rate in NYC is 3 times per-capita than London. There are also other forms of violent crime and property crime. Since you've been in NYC for years then you know that many residential buildings that keep people other than residents and their guests out. We value our safety and that of our children, elderly and women who are at higher risk of crime than men.
  - exstudent2 10y ago
    I know lots of women who host AirBnB so they definitely don't share your fear. Not quite sure where you're getting that from.
  - Consultant32452 10y ago
    A quick google search didn't find the results specifically for NY city, but nationally you're 3.5x more likely to be the victim of murder or attempted murder as a man. 2x for robbery. 2x for aggravated assault. Women are generally much safer everywhere than men.
    - davidf18 10y ago
      According to a 2011 Center for Disease Controls and Prevention study 1 in 5 women have been raped or experienced attempted rape [1] Women are also harassed. Why don't you ask some of your female friends whether they would want the security when in their apartment buildings? [1] http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2015/feb/16/barack-obama/barack-obama-says-nearly-1-5-women-us-has-been-rap/ http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2015/feb/...
      - flukus 10y ago
        According to your link only 10.5% were raped and 6.5% experienced an attempted rape. And even that includes some murkiness over things like "too drunk to consent". If you want real rape statistics then look at sexual assault charges, not surveys.
        davidf18 10y ago
        • "Completed forced penetration," 11.5 percent. • "Attempted forced penetration," 6.4 percent. • "Completed alcohol- or drug-facilitated penetration" without the ability to consent, 9.3 percent. Source CDC referenced in link provided. 1 in 9 completed forced penetration. Another 1 in 15 attempted forced penetration. Almost 1 on 5 for either.
      - deleted 10y ago
        [deleted]
      - deleted 10y ago
        [deleted]
      - deleted 10y ago
        [deleted]