Bretteee,
Thanks for reading my trip report. I was getting depressed that no one had commented.
That being said, I believe that the city has probably changed quite a bit in the 40+ years since you've been there.
As to the danger, I'm not certain that it is more dangerous than other spots. Crazy people are everywhere unfortunately.
More work on the report tonight. Right now I'm on vacation in Turks & Caicos