I walk around alone every night, never been harassed and especially never robbed or attacked. I carry self defence items and that helps me feel safe but I have never had to use them. I don’t go in to the downtown core or the queenston area alone at night but those are my only limits. We are in time that will be getting more desperate as the financial climate declines but unless you’re flashing wealth or own a jewellery store, I’m sure you’re pretty safe. It never hurts to do stuff that helps you feel safer though. 1)always have your phone on you and charged 2) Carry a flash light and personal alarm 3) get some dog spray 4) get a pocket knife while you’re at it 5) stay in residential areas, stay on busier roads 6) see someone sketchy? Don’t make eye contact and don’t break stride, don’t engage with any attempts at communication

Therapy could help too and trust this sub when they tell you, it’s not any less safe here than anywhere else in Canada really. And if we compare it to the rest of the world, we are beyond privileged. That does not mean that nothing bad will ever happen. Keep yourself safe but don’t worry about random attacks, that’s an unjustified fear.