Is Davis a safe city? (Ryder on Olive in particular)
Hi! I’m an incoming international student, and I have a few questions about safety in Davis since I’m not very familiar with how safe college towns in the U.S. generally are.
I’ll be living at Ryder on Olive for the upcoming year, and although I know that Davis is a relatively safe town, I’ve come across concerning reviews about the safety of the surrounding area.
- Is it generally safe to walk around at night? For example, would it be okay to walk home from the train station late at night?
- Is it safe to bike around at night? For example, biking home from campus or downtown around midnight?
- Overall, how safe would you say Davis is compared with other cities or college towns in the U.S.?
I’d really appreciate any thoughts or experiences you can share. Thank you!
Posted Aug 29, 2026, 1:30 PM UTC
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