there is no place that is totally safe....as others have said on this post, you just have to take normal precautions, as you would anywhere....don't put yourself in situations that are uncomfortable....and if you find yourself in that place.....hold your head up, walk with confidence....make eye contact, say "hey how ya doing" and keep walking....someone that is out to hurt someone, is going to think twice about going after a confident person, than someone who shows fear....it's the same rule to follow anywhere..... wink