I’ve never been in Oakland… but I’m visiting Chicago every other day.
You can say whatever you feel is right in your opinion… but for last 21 years I personally experienced ZERO violence problems in that city.
Everything is about when, where and how. If you know how to use that knowledge you will avoid issues.
We have similar situation in Chicago Southside… yeah.. that place is the worst part of the City…
Walgreens is closing their stores…. and I cannot blame Company for this move. Residents are upset… but whose fault is it? I don’t know any Company who wants to do business with people who rob them…
I was there for a good amount of time(UK village, Gold Coast, Park Ridge etc) and I never had any issues, but going between 85th and 100th streets, try not to stop for the lights or signs.