How safe is the New York City Subway system?

Answer 1

Definitely Safe to RideAs is the case in any major city. one should always be aware of their surrondings and take simple steps to avoid making themselves an obviouse target for criminals. that said I would have to say yes the Washington metro is quite safe to ride at night. infact i never have any doubts about the metro ride and I ride late night trains (11:30 pm- 2:30am) at least 10 or 12 times a month. depending on where I'm going, or coming from getting to themetro station maybe another thing completely. but I would say the Washington DC Metro is definitelysafe to ride at night

Answer 2

Well, I can't guarantee that you won't be mugged or attacked on the New York City subway system. But crime in New York City has plummeted since the 1980s. In the first few months of 2009, crime was at its lowest in 40 years. New York City currently has the lowest crime rate of any major city in the U.S.

The image of New York as a dirty, crime-infested sewer, where you could be mugged and raped in the street and nobody passing by would even give you a second look, much less call the police, is an outdated stereotype. Crime was very bad in New York in the 1970s and 1980s. That is where the stereotype comes from. That image of New York -- which is depicted in movies like Taxi Driver and Home Alone 2 and the Ghostbusters movies -- has stuck in people's minds.

But things are much better now. Anyone who has lived in New York long enough to remember what it was like in the 70s and 80s can confirm it. I personally don't remember it very well, since I was born in 1983, but my parents remember. And I personally have never been mugged or attacked -- knock on wood -- and I do a LOT of late-night walking. I even go running in Central Park at 3 AM. Never been bothered.

As I said, I can't guarantee that nothing will happen to you. But I wouldn't worry about it. The main things to remember are 1) keep your wallet or purse close to you (don't put your wallet in your back pocket, and if you have a purse, keep it zipped up and close to your body), and 2) try to walk briskly and purposefully, as if you know exactly where you're going.

If someone tries to bother you, make as much noise as you can, and draw as much attention to yourself as possible. If you're walking down a dark street and you think someone is following you, then walk in the street -- not the sidewalk -- so every car that passes by will see you. Start singing and laughing and acting crazy. Nobody wants to attack a crazy person.

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Answer 3

no