Safe Neighborhoods? How can you tell?

[rhertz]

Originally Posted by MattyMattyChooChoo

It seems to be safe, but I have no idea how to tell other than the outward appearance of homes and the kind of people hanging out in the street at night.

Here's a few "out of the box" ideas: (mostly for entertainment purposes only)

Idea #1: Stand on the corner and call the cops. If they show up in 5 min or less, you are in a high crime area. If it takes them 45 minutes to get there, then that area is probably safe.

Idea #2: Stand on the corner and dress like a drug dealer. If customers show up, then you are in a bad area. If people all stare at you funny, then that area is probably safe.

Idea #3: Put some old expired credit cards inside of an old wallet and put your name and phone number inside and then leave it on the sidewalk. If you never see the wallet again, then you might be in a bad area. But if someone returns your wallet, then that area is probably safe.

Idea #4: Look at all the pets in the neighborhood. If they are poodles and terriers, then that area is probably safe. If they are pit bulls and rottweilers, or a bunch of roosters running around the yard, then you might be in a bad area.

Idea #5: Ask the member on this board where they live. If you live near Joepole, you are probably in a safe area. If you live next door to Chitlin, you might think twice.

Idea #6: If there are bars on all the windows in the area, that's a good sign you are in a bad area.

Idea #7: If your zipcode is 71666, I'd worry

Idea #8: Be sure to check out the sex offender database:
http://www.registeredsexoffender.org...na/Shreveport/

Good Luck!!

[Pocahontas]

In South Bossier try Golden Meadows, Sun City, Shady Grove and Bellaire...great schools and safe!! I think the prices are in the range you were seeking as well. Good luck!

[Morpheus]

Originally Posted by Pocahontas

In South Bossier try Golden Meadows, Sun City, Shady Grove and Bellaire...great schools and safe!! I think the prices are in the range you were seeking as well. Good luck!

I have a friend who lives in Shady Grove. Seems nice enough, and in the price range our friend is looking for.

[purpahurl]

I plant my peas in Town South. We love it here, it's quiet,good neighborhood school, a neighborhood daycare, swim and tennis club, a nice wlaking and bike riding path through the neighborhood, and very close to anything you want to buy.

[Morpheus]

Originally Posted by purpahurl

I plant my peas in Town South. We love it here, it's quiet,good neighborhood school, a neighborhood daycare, swim and tennis club, a nice wlaking and bike riding path through the neighborhood, and very close to anything you want to buy.

I ride my bike in Town South, and we are members of the pool there. Mother-in-law lives there as well. Seems like a nice place.

[LateNight]

Originally Posted by Morpheus

I have a friend who lives in Shady Grove. Seems nice enough, and in the price range our friend is looking for.

A Grover !?? a grover !? LOL good ol' Shady Grove.. Wasn't quite a grover myself.. lived in that area, just as Bellair merged into Shady Grove. I did have pecan trees in my yard if that counts LOL

Walked many a street there in the grove.

[vixweb]

Originally Posted by LateNight

A Grover !?? a grover !? LOL good ol' Shady Grove.. Wasn't quite a grover myself.. lived in that area, just as Bellair merged into Shady Grove. I did have pecan trees in my yard if that counts LOL

Walked many a street there in the grove.

Ahhhh....the "grove"....I too lived on Bradley st. during my years at Parkway. Walked those streets, and rode bikes, I wonder if my name is still spray painted in "the tunnel" behind Aulds.....?. Many good times and good friends- pretty safe too.

[MattyMattyChooChoo]

I said "South Highlands" but I meant "Southern Hills". 45 minutes from Southern Hills, but that's because I'd have to drop my wife off at work and drive halfway back to get to my job. I need my car for work and she doesn't.

[chitlin]

Idea #5: Ask the member on this board where they live. If you live near Joepole, you are probably in a safe area. If you live next door to Chitlin, you might think twice.


I don't got no crime at my house, I have two Rockwalls and a Pit bull. I also shoot folks who come around.

They's several houses on my street vacant, but the ain't got no doors or windows.

[Marshall F. Graham]

I am a loan officer at Aulds Horne and White, you are more than welcome to give me a call at the office, and I will try to steer you in the right direction...

[Morpheus]

Originally Posted by Marshall F. Graham

I am a loan officer at Aulds Horne and White, you are more than welcome to give me a call at the office, and I will try to steer you in the right direction...

...and offer you a complimentary breakfast for two if you attend my half hour real estate presentation.

[Texasbelle]

Originally Posted by Morpheus

...and offer you a complimentary breakfast for two if you attend my half hour real estate presentation.

My thoughts exactly!!!

[Texasbelle]

Originally Posted by Marshall F. Graham

I am a loan officer at Aulds Horne and White, you are more than welcome to give me a call at the office, and I will try to steer you in the right direction...

Oh dear Lord, here he goes AGAIN!!!!!

[j.nc]

MattyMattyChooChoo - good luck. I only drop in town when visiting my Mom but Line and College seem to be an area of transition - which direct I'm not sure.

Originally Posted by joepole

45 minutes from South Highlands? Where are you working, Ruston? I live in Spring Lake, work downtown, and it takes me 11 minutes door-to-door.

After all these years away from Shreveport my wife still has this belief that she can drive and reach any destination in 15 minutes. That said, in this town, she often comes pretty close - I don't ask her how - I don't want to know.

[rhertz]

Originally Posted by chitlin

I also shoot folks who come around..

I hope I don't see you on Foxnews tonight next to Joe Horn!

http://www.foxnews.com/wires/2007Nov...ooting,00.html