Is Chapel Hill safe for solo female travelers?

Chapel hill is a college town that lately has had some major crimes. It is very unsafe during the night specially for women who step out to go to frat parties. Getting drugged and raped is seen as normal in these environments if you are not with people you trust. NEVER GO TO FRANKLIN STREET LATE AT NIGHT ALONE, too much homeless men and campus is very dark and unsafe. Also, some buses are unsafe and you might feel harassed due to the amount of homeless men who may attack you for not giving them money.

Chapel Hill has almost no violent crime. Bikes and packages are sometimes stolen if left on the same place for a while but I feel very safe in Chapel Hill. I have never had an encounter where I had to call the police or felt like my life was threatened.

Crime and suspicious activity are generally based around the University and on their grounds or close to and are typically petty. I am not based in city center, but rural and do not fear for my safety at home. I answered the questions about the city or Chapel Hill itself.

Very safe! Residential and university town. There are some aggressive homeless individuals on the Main Street but they very rarely bother. I feel quite safe walking home alone at night on weekends, as many students are often out late. On weekdays, you may feel safer walking with another person after dark, but that would be an extra precaution rather than an essential one.

Chapel Hill is a University town. Overall its safe. But some areas are too dark after dark. You may not feel comfortable walking alone after dark. Adjoining towns like Carrboro is safe as well. However, Durham feels unsafe and you must travel with a group in Durham.