I'm a single woman who works in the Quarter and takes a streetcar to the Lower Garden District every night home, walking three blocks to my apartment. I've lived here 7 months and have never had any problems. A lot of my co-workers live in bad areas (near Louis Armstrong Park) and have never been mugged or threatened either. I think if you don't make yourself look like a victim and stay streetsmart you'll be fine.

Keep in mind that N.O. has the highest per capita murder rate in the nation.

I am not going to go into horror stories for you, except to say that the person who suggested above smartmouthing the robber would be indeed dead if that were tried. Check out the news reports...here they tend to shoot first and remove the money off the body. Best way is to travel in groups at night or just don't travel. Do the research and make your decision after balancing the + and -.