Safety in Hong Kong
Hong Kong has a lower crime rate than most US or European cities. A large police presence is effective, especially in the city centre which is heavily patrolled. Most people feel safe to walk at night as violent crime isn't a large concern. Expats in Hong Kong should be weary of pick-pockets in crowded areas.
In the Kowloown or New Territories, where police presence is more spread out, some apartment complexes or houses employ a private security company.
There are no specific health concerns associated with Hong Kong and the government is quick to respond to potential diseases after a SARS outbreak in 2003, and rare cases of the bird flu, scared off expats in and visitors to Hong Kong in the past.
In the Kowloown or New Territories, where police presence is more spread out, some apartment complexes or houses employ a private security company.
There are no specific health concerns associated with Hong Kong and the government is quick to respond to potential diseases after a SARS outbreak in 2003, and rare cases of the bird flu, scared off expats in and visitors to Hong Kong in the past.
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