https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:41:28 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/neighbourhood-crime-statistics#post-415266 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:15:00 +0000 Honeybee 415266@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travelingbrit: No, you should be able to view the basic information without a subscription? I think the subscription is only for more detailed statistics. I used it as a starting point to compare the neighborhoods we were interested in with those around it (search for the general city instead of specific neighborhood and it will rank each neighborhood in terms of safety), and then I double-checked the specifics for each neighborhood once we had it narrowed down by checking the state websites and the FBI crime statistic website.</p> <p>ETA:</p> <p>Here's the FBI website: <a href="http://bjs.ojp.usdoj.gov/ucrdata/" rel="nofollow">http://bjs.ojp.usdoj.gov/ucrdata/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/neighbourhood-crime-statistics#post-415259 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:11:35 +0000 mrsjazz 415259@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I second spotcrime and neighborhoodscout--but I also use Trulia.com, I looked for apartments on Trulia, you can enter the zip code and find listings in the area, there will be a tab for amenities and crime statistics--that helped me rule out many places. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/neighbourhood-crime-statistics#post-415254 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:10:27 +0000 wheres_c 415254@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Honeybee: That site seems to want me to subscribe to view crime stats. Did you subscribe? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/neighbourhood-crime-statistics#post-415246 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:09:08 +0000 wheres_c 415246@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee: It says everyblock doesnt cover my area :(<br /> @zippylef: Thanks, that site had some useful info. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/neighbourhood-crime-statistics#post-415238 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:07:06 +0000 Honeybee 415238@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used <a href="http://www.neighborhoodscout.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.neighborhoodscout.com</a> to figure out the best locations for our upcoming relocation. You can see the safest/least safe neighborhoods in a city plus information like housing prices, demographics, schools, etc... It was a pretty helpful starting place to narrow down where we might want to live, and then I double-checked each location on state and federal websites. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/neighbourhood-crime-statistics#post-415210 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:56:47 +0000 Revel 415210@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with checking it out at night and other times of day. I live in an urban area and even sites like everyblock aren't that helpful, because things can vary so much block to block. I really like to see the area for myself a couple of different times. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/neighbourhood-crime-statistics#post-415182 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:41:31 +0000 loveisstrange 415182@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There are tons of websites that will show you crime statistics for the area.</p> <p><a href="http://spotcrime.com/" rel="nofollow">http://spotcrime.com/</a></p> <p>You can also check the website of the local municipality. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/neighbourhood-crime-statistics#post-415178 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:38:13 +0000 mrbee 415178@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This site was good for local crime stats when I checked last! They were bought by MSNBC a while ago though and have sorta languished since then:</p> <p><a href="http://www.everyblock.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.everyblock.com/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/neighbourhood-crime-statistics#post-415157 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:29:25 +0000 tororojo 415157@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't know about crime stats, but I've found that on apartment rating sites, usually people only post if they've had truly horrible or truly amazing experiences. I don't think it occurs to the majority of renters to give feedback, so online reviews might not be the most informative (though you should still read and consider them!). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/neighbourhood-crime-statistics#post-415149 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:27:50 +0000 blackbird 415149@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would call up the local police department and ask them about the area...see if they've had any calls in that vicinity and/or what they think. Maybe they can help?</p> <p>eta: could you go knock on some doors and ask the opinion of some of the renters? A little weird, maybe, but it could be helpful </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/neighbourhood-crime-statistics#post-415132 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:24:44 +0000 wheres_c 415132@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our lease is up at the end of January and we need to decide whether to stay or go. We live in a lovely upscale gated community, in a two bedroom townhouse with garage.<br /> Our rent will jump to $1600 if we renew and with LO on the way, it will be a stretch for us financially to stay. Other than being a little small, I love the community and feel safe there.</p> <p>Over the weekend we took a look at some places for price-comparison. Either apartments were super small (all one level) or they were super expensive. We found only 1 apartment that would fit our budget. We told the manager we would think about it.</p> <p>She called SO today and offered to rent the 3/2 to us for less than $1200. It seems like a too good to be true offer. I've been doing some research and found 1 bad review (about drug dealers and auto thefts) but several positive reviews. </p> <p>I was brutally mugged about 3 years ago outside of my old apartment (before I moved in with SO) so safety is extremely important to me.</p> <p>This apartment would save us at least $400 /month, not to mention give us a whole extra bedroom, but I don't want to give up the safety and security we have now.</p> <p>It seemed fine in the daytime, and we plan on going back at nighttime to check lighting and the parking lot.</p> <p>Does anyone have any suggestions on where else to look to get an idea of crime statistics and whether it's a safe neighbourhood? </p>