Stevan,I would agree with you that there are many places in the world's Cities that I would'nt go to.
But the fear about crime in SA is'nt about a mere mugging or purse snatch,
its about Home invasions and being taken along in a car jacking.
So its a bit difficult avoiding your home.
and although Car jacking happens World wide as well, it somehow does'nt seem the same passion as in SA.