Hi Snoopy,

I went through the Citizens Police Academy in Fremont (Newark's neighbor) a few years back and I can absolutely tell you the typical city resident only hears about 2% of what actually happens on a daily basis.

Newark is really no different than many US cities, there are areas that are better than others. What makes a particular neighborhood "good" or "safe" is best determined by the individual. Therefore, my suggestion would be to certainly review individual's opinions as to their experiences, but ultimately rely on your own detailed research.

I have found http://www.crimereports.com to be pretty darn good for breaking down incidents in detail along with a mapping feature that geo-locates specific crime events.

Best, Steve

Another suggestion is to contact the City of Newark Police Department. They have dedicated personnel to answer specific questions for potential residents, especially when involved in a relocation. Their website should provide links to statistics on schools, retail, crime, city amenities, entertainment and the like.

With home prices and mortgage rates at an all-time low, congratulations on your decision to buy a home!
All my best,
Julie Conlon
Sr. Loan Officer
jconlon@milestonemtg.com

Snoopy:

Newark is a great place to live. It’s a very quiet suburban community with awesome commute access to just about everywhere in the Bay Area. It also has a few outstanding features such as The Lake at Lakeshore Park. It has very low crime stats and a progressive city government. The mayor of Newark is the third longest currently seated mayor in the country. It has added a stability to the city found in few other places. I’ve lived at the Lake in Newark for many years and thoroughly enjoy living here.

See the city’s website at http://www.ci.newark.ca.us/
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