<p>I was wondering if anyone has information regarding the surronding areas of UPenn. I have checked out maps etc however I am curious if anyone has hands on experience here, if so I have a few questions. Is the area safe? Whats the feel semi-urban, urban, usc ghetto etc. I a jsut wodnering if its a safe surronding area to walk to the bars, stores etc. Thank you</p>
<p>Well, I was only there for a few months, and I never went to any bars. But I felt like the campus itself was safe... At least, I never got mugged (in spite of frequently walking around between 9pm and 1am). The surrounding areas are pretty ****ty, from what I understand, but there are lots of security people around.</p>
<p>at <a href="http://www.phillycrime.org%5B/url%5D">www.phillycrime.org</a>, or, more specifically:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.phillycrime.org/cgi-bin/crime1.cgi%5B/url%5D">www.phillycrime.org/cgi-bin/crime1.cgi</a></p>
<p>Penn is just down the street from Drexel...I've been to Drexel and it's a perfectly fine place...you'll get that kind of crime in any city. Temple on the other hand...that's in the area of Philly where you don't want to walk alone at night!</p>
<p>Edit: It is most definately urban</p>