Robbed in Cpt cbd of cellphone

[saturnz]

The past three times we've been to Long Street at night
1. Attempted theft of my wife's cellphone, beat the crap out of the guy until he threatened to call the police, idjit.
2. Successful theft of friends wife's handbag at some Mexican place (incl iPhone)
3. Some street ****er swiped my r30 ebay watch... I remember him doing sone weird, trying to be overly friendly, and sell me something handshake, 5min later I noticed my watch was gone. (The reason I use cheap crap when we go out, either stolen, or fights (more northern suburbs)

the thing is, there is loads of human traffic in the CBD as everyone flocks here, these things you mention are for all intents and purposes petty crimes if you consider how dense the City is. I walk around in the city any night with no issues- especially after I realise at 11pm I haven't eaten and there is nothing in my flat to eat. I am a trustee in my building so I engage quite often with other residents and the issue of crime and safety has never really come up, in fact everyone enjoys staying here.

I used to live in the suburbs myself and compared to the suburbs I think its a much safer area than most areas, although the statistics won't back me up on that.

 

[xrapidx]

the thing is, there is loads of human traffic in the CBD as everyone flocks here, these things you mention are for all intents and purposes petty crimes if you consider how dense the City is. I walk around in the city any night with no issues- especially after I realise at 11pm I haven't eaten and there is nothing in my flat to eat. I am a trustee in my building so I engage quite often with other residents and the issue of crime and safety has never really come up, in fact everyone enjoys staying here.

I used to live in the suburbs myself and compared to the suburbs I think its a much safer area than most areas, although the statistics won't back me up on that.

Yeh, the crime isn't dangerous, it's just a pain in the arse.

Of all the places I've lived, the city is still my favourite. If i didn't have a giant dog I'd seriously consider moving back.

 

[absynth]

Been living in CBD for 12 years and never had any issues,even in the city centre.

Like anywhere,if you are aware of your surroundings and not walking with your head up your arse,you are generally left alone by criminals.They like going for distracted people.

 

[d0b33]

Been living in CBD for 12 years and never had any issues,even in the city centre.

Like anywhere,if you are aware of your surroundings and not walking with your head up your arse,you are generally left alone by criminals.They like going for distracted people.

I disagree, I was threatened to hand over money not that far from a CCID officer in view. I spotted the dude and he came closer to me, he asked for cash I said no then he started threatening me. He backed off because there was a CCID officer I'm sure.

 

[Kornhub]

Been living in CBD for 12 years and never had any issues,even in the city centre.

Like anywhere,if you are aware of your surroundings and not walking with your head up your arse,you are generally left alone by criminals.They like going for distracted people.

Sometimes you are just lucky :/