> I biked every road in St. Louis a few years ago, which required biking every street in some high-crime neighborhoods. He is likely avoiding high-crime neigh

> I biked every road in St. Louis a few years ago, which required biking every street in some high-crime neighborhoods. He is likely avoiding high-crime neighborhoods. There is a big gap between 'exceptionally safe' and 'high-crime' neighborhoods. Your average and even below average neighborhoods are likely safe for most walkers.