This qualitative study addresses the primary question of what changes, or impacts upon, fear of crime in six Australian expatriates living in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) Vietnam. The research paid particular attention to the differences in fear of crime when respondents became expatriates, and the impact of incivilities and access to media. Responses indicate that after a period of adjustment, expatriates feel safer in HCMC than in Australia. Research findings support the existing fear of crime theories and highlight the importance of context in predicting the impact of such factors as media and incivilities.
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