And you are a man or a woman? I think women have different comfort levels with crime especially rape. I think fathers have no comfort level when it come to their daughters in big cities.
Also, my brother attended VCU about 8 years before, starting in 1978. My parents were comfortable with him attending but not me. Richmond didn't and still doesn't have the best reputation - regardless of how good the schools are.
And yes, crime happens everywhere.
I am a man, a father and my daughter is all psyched about pre-Vet at VCU.
She should be.