Many expats have the impression that Singapore is a safe and wonderful place to live in. Yes, about the “wonders” part (in a negative sense).
There is one thing I cannot stand about – I simply cannot leave anything outside my house, even if the item is something cheap! For instance, I have heard of ppl stealing plants (that is the most commonly stolen item), and you are especially susceptible to such acts if you grow plants that are useful, e.g. pandan leaves and pomelo leaves! My mum was so protective of my pomelo leaves plant that she once suggested buying a lock to lock my plant, those kind that you use to lock bicycles. I actually went to a hardware shop and asked the assistant if there was such a lock and my then-colleagues ended up laughing at my silliness. Sigh. Things that got stolen outside my house included slippers and a large water bottle (those 2litre-types) for washing feet etc. It’s not that I feel the pinch over the monetary loss (these are such cheap items) but I feel so irritated that I have to go buy replacements, thanks to these cheapskates!!!!
What do I deem as “safe” then? I think Japan is safer than Singapore (at least there are less cheapskates there). Should you lose your wallet in the public area, the likelihood of finding it at the same spot would be higher than that in Singapore. Somehow, I don’t feel safe in my own country! 
**Update of myself: My baby will be out of my tummy in less than 6 weeks’ time! Yay yay yay!
