Nah, I stick by what I said. Anywhere is dangerous if you're stupid enough.

Here are a few observations from a native.

Like every city, there are bad areas and Bmore is not that walkable. Meaning if you don't need to be there, you can drive through. (having to rely on the poor public transport is reason enough to get a car)

Non drug related violence is not as big of an issue. It happens, but if you are not part of drug culture, bmore is pretty safe.

Ppl that openly decry Baltimore, mostly red county folks or ppl that wished the lived in red county. More than likely trash ppl anyways and best to avoid their toxic personality.

Local politicians are not as helpful as they claim to be, local city bureaucrats, are better than perception.

Our food scene is finally starting to pop, and I am here for it.

The cops are the biggest gang in Baltimore and best be avoided.