Bolton Hill is a great neighborhood. there is a block where half of it was turned into a park and closed to through traffic. my dream is that this city becomes less car-dominated and more places like that can exist where people can just relax and enjoy sitting on a bench. I bike over to On The Hill and then go to that block to eat.

but to answer your question: I think you hear about the crime there because most of the time it is very quiet and peaceful. in reality, there is campus security around from MICA which helps keep some of the riff-raff out, but there is always going to be some BS. the best thing is to just try to go out less when there aren't other people out and about. when driving, if someone seems to be watching you/your car in a shady way, circle the block or park elsewhere.