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How to Determine Whether a Neighborhood Is Safe

Published October 22, 2012

Wondering whether a neighborhood you’re looking into moving to is dang Muay Thai Travel Guide erous or not?  Coming up with an actual answer is not easy.  Crime varies widely by streets and landmarks.  One area might be very nice, but

a quarter mile away, crime rates might jump drastically.

Fortunately, there are a few ways you can figure out whether a particular area is safe:

  1. Crime maps – The Internet is ripe with crime maps based on police department data.  Type in “[your city] crime map” and you should get plenty of results.  Then check out the precise neighborhood(s).
  2. Crime stories / Police beat – Check out the local newspaper for stories on criminal activity, including the police beat.  If Richmond Bluffs keeps coming up, it’s a red flag.
  3. Call police station – Yeah, just straight up call the police station and see if an officer can give you some candid advice.
  4. Talk to locals – Go to the area and chat with people and businesses there about their experiences.
  5. Look at it – Go drive around the neighborhood during the day and night to see if it’s the type of place you’d feel safe in.

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