When I first visited AC back 4 years ago, I did not know my way around. I wanted to visit another casino by the Jitney. If you know the Taj, then you know that the bus line is a block away from the front door, so that standing there waiting for it you are very much alone on a not heavily traveled section of Pacific Avenue, at least not the night I was there, rain and all. Farther down Pacific, Caesar's, Trump Plaza, and other casinos are smack on Pacific, but not by the Taj and the Showboat. I managed without an incident, but looking back it was stupid standing there with a large bankroll in my pocket. At least I was not so stupid as to not be scared. I was ready to take evasive actions at the drop of a hat.
One other incident that taught me a lesson was in Vegas. You may walk somewhere on the strip in perfect safety in the early evening, but if you wait until 3 or 4 a.m. your return trip may be a matter of life and death. If I ever make that mistake again, I will be sure to take a cab, even though it's only several (lonely) blocks and a few deserted corridors and stairwells.