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It depends on the city. Very generally speaking, in most of the largest cities the central downtown area is usually the safest. This is typically where you have the most office buildings and expensive shops and a greater police presence. A notable exception is LA, where the homeless population is concentrated almost exclusively around the downtown.
You’re right in assuming that the majority of crime happens in the ghettos that are typically on the outer limits of the city. Gang culture is dying down at all though, unfortunately social media has made it “cool” again. Retarded teens are filming themselves committing felonies and posting it online for clout.