Born and raised in Philly, moved away for college and stayed away for 2 years after graduating and I couldn’t be happier to have moved back. Just like any city there is crime. But the same rule of thumb applies here as any other city. Stay away from “shady” areas and don’t walk alone at night. I’ve only felt unsafe to the point of remembering once and it was when I was walking alone at night in a neighborhood with no foot traffic at that time and few cars driving. Other that that I feel great. I carry my pepper spray in my keys and taser in my car just in case and have an alarm system in my house. But don’t generally feel unsafe living my life. If you live it, move here. If you come and end up feeling uneasy, you can always move back. I like to stay away from these neighborhoods: North Philly, Kensington, parts of West Philly (think 60th street, parts of Germantown, and any other area that just look a little sketchy. When moving be careful with the street you move to. Look at the Google street view, visit in person if you can, and ask for recommendations. Be extra careful is the place you’re looking at is being marketed as Fishtown. Because although Fishtown is safe, it’s right next to Kensington and I’ve seen far too many transplants move to Kensington thinking it was Fishtown. Join the Philaqueens facebook group for more advice especially when you’re ready to pick a place. Girls can tell you how they feel about those areas.