My neighbor [20f] has a lot of boys hang out on her porch, it makes me [17f] uncomfortable

Trust your instincts. I don't think you are being paranoid or overly sensitive, given the state of the neighborhood you live in. If possible, have a parent wait out on the porch around the times you usually come home. Also, if the lights on your side of the building are on, and its clear people inside are home and awake, it's less likely people will try to mess with you.

Carry pepper spray too, and/or a knife if you're comfortable with it. When I was younger and lived in a shitty neighborhood, I'd keep my knife out and ready in the front pouch of my favorite hoodie when I was walking home. Never had to use it, but felt a lot better with it there.

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