I am considering relocating to San Diego from Oregon. However, I am concerned about the illegal alien situation. Is it a safe place to live? I do not want to live in a hostile atmosphere.

I live in Hillcrest (uptown) and crime is definitely an issue. I was mugged a few years ago and witnessed a stabbing of an elderly couple just a few blocks from my apartment. The gay community hires private security guards to patrol the streets.

We have lots of military, migrants and homeless, so yeah it can be downright hostile at times.