Keep in mind when you use a place such as localbitcoins it will have bigger fees. And also doing trades is more risky, meaning a better chance of losing money.
More risky?
If anything, it would be safer as long as you:
1) meet in a crowded, public place,
2) receive the bitcoin before you pay,
3) deal with a trustworthy seller,
4) and follow the laws of the jurisdiction you are in.