Easy to get Attacked at 5am? (1 Viewer)

[AKONS]

Hi guys

Due to a recent lifestyle change, I have to start walking at 5AM (when it’s usually still dark) to get to a destination that’s around a suburb away.

I was just wondering if urban Sydney streets are particularly dangerous at 5am and if there are any chances of being attacked?

 

[Directrix]

Hi guys

Due to a recent lifestyle change, I have to start walking at 5AM (when it’s usually still dark) to get to a destination that’s around a suburb away.

I was just wondering if urban Sydney streets are particularly dangerous at 5am and if there are any chances of being attacked?

Ur a guy and you can’t fight?

 

[AKONS]

Ur a guy and you can’t fight?

I can fight! Just... Poorly

 

[Directrix]

I can fight! Just... Poorly

Tbf as long as you don’t live in suburbs such as Mount Druitt etc then it’s fine going out at night

Or use 7’11’s/Convenience stores as checkpoints

 

[YonOra]

It's daylight savings its chill

 

[Trebla]

Judging by your post it looks like you’re not going to change your routine depending on the answer though?

If so, then the real consideration should be what to do in the unlikely event of it happening, not weighing up the chances of it happening.

 

[SplashJuice]

Should be safe, most people are sleeping during that time. Yes this includes those dodgy suburbs like Blacktown, Mt Druitt, Doonside. Sydney isn't Detroit.

 

[jimmysmith560]

I can’t speak for Doonside and Blacktown but unless you’re at the bus/train station Mt Druitt isn’t really as dodgy as people say.

OP should exercise normal safety precautions nonetheless.

 

[Nacseo]

Tbf as long as you don’t live in suburbs such as Mount Druitt etc then it’s fine going out at night

Or use 7’11’s/Convenience stores as checkpoints

Well crap

 

[Nacseo]

I can’t speak for Doonside and Blacktown but unless you’re at the bus/train station Mt Druitt isn’t really as dodgy as people say.

OP should exercise normal safety precautions nonetheless.

my dude can just carry like those weight vest so it's harder for people to kidnap him.

 

[Nacseo]

Should be safe, most people are sleeping during that time. Yes this includes those dodgy suburbs like Blacktown, Mt Druitt, Doonside. Sydney isn't Detroit.

Sydney: Become human

 

[idkkdi]

In all seriousness, we don't want to be running the risk in the first place. Fighting is one thing, fighting against a guy with a knife or other dangerous weapon is another thing.
Idk maybe I'm just scared of dying after having two near death experiences.

care to elaborate on these experiences?
bomb threat or smth during hsc? lol.

 

[Directrix]

For real self defence

buy one of those laser pointers off wish that burn on contact

 

[Drdusk]

Should be safe, most people are sleeping during that time. Yes this includes those dodgy suburbs like Blacktown, Mt Druitt, Doonside. Sydney isn't Detroit.

Bruh. A gang literally has one of their chapters in Blacktown.

 

[SplashJuice]

Bruh. A gang literally has one of their chapters in Blacktown.

It's not too bad honestly, lived around the area for a while. Most of the dodgy places are near the train station and shopping mall. Suburban streets not really. Just using common sense and taking some precaution is enough

 

[jimmysmith560]

I worked in Rooty Hill for a year. My workplace was a walk from the station. Never had any problems

 

[BLIT2014]

Would really depend on the suburb. I feel like much of Sydney as long as you take reasonable precautions then 5 am would be fine.

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[idkkdi]

Would really depend on the suburb. I feel like much of Sydney as long as you take reasonable precautions then 5 am would be fine.

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damn sydenham popping off.

 

[idkkdi]

damn sydenham popping off.

where's redfern wtf. isn't redfern worse than sydenham.

 

[Etho_x]

Hi guys

Due to a recent lifestyle change, I have to start walking at 5AM (when it’s usually still dark) to get to a destination that’s around a suburb away.

I was just wondering if urban Sydney streets are particularly dangerous at 5am and if there are any chances of being attacked?

Sydney streets are overall safer, at least from my experience living in the Eastern suburbs. I think you’ll be fine although maybe if it is at 5am and there’s people around while it’s reasonably dark I would try to not stay on the same road as others if possible.