Agree 100%. I moved out into the country here in South Carolina in 2003.
I feel much safer here even though I moved out of a subdivision with close neighbors, etc.
I think the number of people around you, say, within a quarter mile, is important. 10-30 is much better than 1000.
I used to feel safe and comfortable here but in the past 5 years, the hoards have found this area. I never wanted to move but that’s what I’ve been contemplating this summer. These are normal times and middle class to wealthy white people (not PC but fact) are blatantly trespassing daily so just wait until hit the fan times.