I walked away quickly when they got closer to me.
Why were you trying to get away from them?
I don't like the way they treat me, they are not kind to people like me.
It can be scary when you come upon people who seem dangerous. It is good to be careful and protect yourself from danger.
Yeah, I'd rather be safe than sorry.
I think you wanting to protect yourself from these kinds of people is a good instinct, trust your intuition.