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01-29-2008, 10:07 PM
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Strangers Are Friends You Haven't Met Yet
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Violent crime Down At It Lowest Since 1980
Charlotte area residents saw their lowest violent crime rate
in nearly 30 years.
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01-29-2008, 10:12 PM
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Practicing to believe...
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Location: NC's southern coastline
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It seems that what's on the rise in Charlotte is property crimes-- burglaries and breakins, theft. Is this right?
When I lived there I never really felt at risk for violent crime, I just used common sense and feel like I was not a likely target. I felt like it was something you can contol to an extent by using good judgement, of course, not in every case...random stuff does happen.
But I was always much more worried about breakins and theft. Overall I felt ok in the area I lived in-- University, twice.
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01-29-2008, 10:36 PM
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yeah
it is the break in's and stealing that is up. I am pretty sure they said 11% this past year on tv.
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01-31-2008, 10:24 PM
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Yes, break-ins are still going up. I hear about them all the time sadly.
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02-01-2008, 08:45 AM
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Life is a Journey
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BlueLily7
It seems that what's on the rise in Charlotte is property crimes-- burglaries and breakins, theft. Is this right?
When I lived there I never really felt at risk for violent crime, I just used common sense and feel like I was not a likely target. I felt like it was something you can contol to an extent by using good judgement, of course, not in every case...random stuff does happen.
But I was always much more worried about breakins and theft. Overall I felt ok in the area I lived in-- University, twice.
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Yes, I believe that is correct and the stats are out there - maybe someone will post if I don't find a link.
In addition, I have heard on national news that this is a nation-wide trend. There is even speculation that such online sales sites as ebay have given thieves an easy outlet for selling stolen items, making home break-ins a more attractive enterprise for the criminal amongst us. |
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02-05-2008, 01:51 PM
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I agree. I don't think violent crime is a huge issue in Charlotte but property theft seems to be rising. I lived in Cotswold and Dilworth and my townhouse was broken into once and my car twice within 3 years. These were "safe" areas. I guess I was one of the statistics!! Just be careful and get alarms or a dog.
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02-05-2008, 02:06 PM
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My husband and I are moving to Charlotte this Spring and have found the same info. I look at the Char-Meck Police Dept website every month and it looks like all the crimes are auto theft, breaking into cars, stealing cars etc...
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