Over all, Tallahassee has a small town feel and and is pretty safe. The crime rate in Tallahassee is quite low, especially compared to larger cities in Florida. Most crimes in Tallahassee are petty crimes like breaking into homes while students are away or busting the windows of parked cars. There are a few parts of town where you want to keep your eyes open like Frenchtown, which is a few blocks outside of FSU campus. Like anywhere else, pay attention to your surroundings and you will be just fine.