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Where are gangs in Athens, Ga?

Mon Aug 6 2007, 06:50 - Athens - Crime & Safety - 6 answers
 
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Is this a real estate related question or not? My first response would be to ask if you found a gang would this be a positive thing for you or a negative? Is this an "amenity" you desire in a neighborhood like an HOA? I would take Bob's advice and go to the police department to ask those types of questions. I would also refer you to a website, www.FamilyWatchDog.us.

Wed May 7 2008, 15:50
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For questions regarding crime in any community, not just Athens, go to the police department and ask specific questions about an address or neighborhood you may be interested in. Over all Athens is a great place to live. I moved back to Athens 20 years ago for the purpose of raising children in this fine community.

Thu Apr 17 2008, 09:39
 
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They're all over Athens. The public housing is not located in any one area, it is spread throughout the community. I thought that was a neat concept when I first moved here, but now that I see that you can't escape crime no matter where you live in Athens, I don't think it's such a great idea after all. If you move here, find all the locations of the public housing before you do.

Mon Feb 18 2008, 10:43
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Hi Joyce:
A little later with my response but would like you to visit:

http://www.city-data.com/city/Athens-Georgia.html

I love this site for all the statistical data it provides as well as the location and direction of other cities close to it. Statistics range from schools to crime and all points in between. The beauty of the site includes comments from residents.

Best part is you can ask the residents any question you like and more than likely will get a response - straight from the source. This will keep you from having to walk the city streets looking for an honest opinion!! Saves time and tread on your shoes!

Tue Aug 7 2007, 14:44
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There are a few great resources around. I think it is best to contact your Community Resource Officer or CRO at the police department. Just call the main non-emergency number and ask to be connected to the CRO. They’re normally very aware of the good and bad areas of the area and can normally give you local statistics. You can also check out http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/ which provides stats based on the FBI uniform crime reports. You might also visit the FBI stats site at http://www.fbi.gov/ucr/ucr.htm#cius. Another place to checkout is http://www.Crimeweb.net . Hope this is of you to you.

Mon Aug 6 2007, 11:44
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I would direct any questions regarding crime and crime statistics to the local police department. Addressing "good" and "bad" areas in regard to purchasing Real Estate is a dangerous topic for a REALTOR. It can be considered steering, which is forbidden under the Fair Housing guideines. I imagine that you would not have much trouble finding the local PD online where the statistics you seek are available. Good luck.

Mon Aug 6 2007, 09:01
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