In the end of the day it doesnt really matter where you stay, there will always be crime
NOT here to bash the good new RSA. But don't try and rationalise away the crime in SA. Its a big issue. Crime in MOST places in the world is NOT like SA.
My villa in jumeira in NOT locked and hasn't been in the 18mo I have been here. Would NOT do that with my house in Waterkloof Ridge.