Contact following:

a) Police Department
b) Google search for published articles
c) Contact city or police for rankings of higher crime areas
d) Talk to merchants, residences of community determine their thoughts

Professional code of ethics does not allow a Realtor render an opinion HOWEVER we can provide assistance where search for data.

Patrick & Bill are totally right.
As realtors we are not even allowed to prefer or refer to a neighborhood over another.
Local police will be your only choice!

You haven't mentioned where the house is. Even if you did, realtors really can't answer that question. You can contact the local police department and get statistics for the area you are asking about.

Carol,

Often the best resource for answers on neighborhood safety is the local police department or county sheriff's department. They have access to the most current and accurate information and are generally very willing to be helpful.