One in two Americans feels imminent danger at least once a day — and fears most in a very public place

MORE than half of Americans feel imminent danger at least once a day, new research finds.

A new poll of 2,000 nationally representative Americans analyzed how they feel about their personal safety and found that 52 percent feel nervous on a daily basis.

Younger Americans were the most concerned about their day-to-day safety — 75 percent of 25-34 year olds agreed, compared to just 50 percent of 45-54 year olds.

Where do Americans feel most nervous? Dark streets and sidewalks trigger their fears the most, followed by neighborhoods they are not too familiar with.

Next came parking garages and driving alone in a rideshare or taxi.

Speaking of ride-sharing: 39 percent of those surveyed completely avoid them because they don’t feel safe doing so. For 25 to 34-year-olds, this figure rises to 50 percent.

Conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Arlo, the survey asked participants what tips and tricks they use to feel more secure and found that 56 percent shared their location with someone “just in case.”

Gen Z and Millennials used this tactic the most, with 62 percent of 18-24 year olds and 65 percent of 25-34 year olds.

Respondents cited pepper spray (40 percent) and using a personal security app on their phone (40 percent) as the top things they will have with them for security and peace of mind.

A third of respondents also said they have an alarm button or device and a keychain for self-defense.

The top safety measure Americans take when meeting someone is to connect in a public place (58 percent), followed by sharing their location with someone (43 percent).

In fact, the average respondent shares their location three times a month when they meet someone.

The most cautious are the 25- to 34-year-olds, who do this five times a month on average.

“Sharing your location with a trusted contact is a simple tactic to create a greater sense of security,” said Lily Knowles, Arlo’s SVP of Marketing and Customer Care.

“The survey results shed light on a restless population and underscore the need to prioritize personal safety – both on the go and at home.”

The survey also asked respondents about their safety in the comfort of their own homes and found that 42 percent did not feel safe when they were home alone.

45 percent said they avoid living on the ground or first floor of apartment buildings for fear of home invasions.

To counter this, 46 percent of respondents have a home security system — and younger respondents were the most likely to have had a system.

Sixty percent of 25-34 year olds have a home security system, followed by 57 percent of 35-44 year olds and 55 percent of 18-24 year olds.

That being said, a home security system has been the number one security measure Americans take in their homes, followed by getting a dog and installing cameras and motion lights.

“Feeling safe is a fundamental need that we all share, and the good news is that people today need to take many precautions to ensure their personal safety and the safety of their homes and loved ones,” Knowles said.

“From installing smart security systems and cameras at home to using a personal security app for instant access to emergency assistance on the go, there are a number of advanced technologies that leverage AI or live support to not only bring peace of mind, but… provide essential assistance when it is most needed.”