Get over this anti USA nonsense.
Book the flight.
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Visiting Las Vegas and staying on the Strip is generally safer than living in Hamilton, Ontario, where the city’s reputation as a dirty, gritty shithole—while exaggerated—stems from real issues that undermine safety. Hamilton’s crime index of 55.87, with high property crime (65.58) and moderate violent crime (54.97), fuels perceptions of danger, particularly in sketchy downtown areas like Barton Street, where shootings, open drug use, and harassment persist alongside visible litter and rundown aesthetics, as noted in local Reddit threads and air quality concerns from Environment Canada. In contrast, the Las Vegas Strip’s 24/7 tourist-driven environment, with bright lights, heavy crowds, and robust security—cameras, casino guards, and police patrols—minimizes risks to mostly petty theft, making violent crime less likely than in Hamilton’s rougher pockets. Current Canada-U.S. tensions, largely overblown and centered on trade or political rhetoric, have little impact on visitor safety in Vegas, as border travel remains routine and the Strip’s controlled setting prioritizes tourist protection. While Hamilton’s safer areas like Westdale show progress, the Strip’s consistent security and vibrancy make it a far safer bet for visitors than living in Hamilton’s uneven urban landscape.