Statistically crime in Durham is on par with other Southern cities its size. Most areas of the city are safe, including the areas around Duke and most of the outskirts of the city. The areas immediately around downtown stretching a few miles east and south of downtown are not always well lit or well patrolled. Basic rule of thumb â use common sense like you would anywhere else: use caution at night, avoid walking alone, lock your car, and remove valuables when parking. Most violent crimes in Durham, while not particularly frequent, are drug related or domestic and by avoiding the drug trade one can avoid these issues (http://www.indyweek.com/g...).
The police are generally quite helpful, friendly and understanding. Don't hesitate to call them if you're feeling uneasy or threatened. There is very low tolerance for drinking and driving, however, and of late checkpoints have sprung up on both main and secondary roads.
medical care
For Medical Care, Durham has a large supply of physicians, and is also known as the "City of Medicine"
Duke University Medical Center "2301 Erwin Road", " + 919 684-8111".Duke University Medical center is a Solucient Top 100 Hospital, and named one of America's Best Hospitals by US News and World Report, is in Durham.