[Corroncho]

When you walk around most places in the United States, it definitely feels safer than Latin America- you don't see the razor wire, broken glass and tall gates like you see in Central and South America (even in the really nice neighborhoods). A random criminal encounter is typically less likely, and the police presence is greater. But if you do find yourself getting robbed or mugged, I think you may be better off in Latin America, where typically it's just an impoverished guy who desperately needs money. You give him your money and phone, and probably everyone walks away. The States has a much more glorified gang culture, where sometimes a guy will kill you just for rep, or because he didn't like the way you looked at him.