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I'm currently living around the Steelecroft Area (close to the Rivergate shopping center) and am thinking of moving out somewhere else because over the past few weeks, I've heard/seen on the news, crime has really picked up as of late. --We've had 2 or 3 robberies in the past 2 months, and I'm sure others have gone unreported to the tennants
How safe of a place is that overall from ppl here? And, are there any other "safer" places I should check out? Suggestions?
I'm currently living around the Steelecroft Area (close to the Rivergate shopping center) and am thinking of moving out somewhere else because over the past few weeks, I've heard/seen on the news, crime has really picked up as of late. --We've had 2 or 3 robberies in the past 2 months, and I'm sure others have gone unreported to the tennants
How safe of a place is that overall from ppl here? And, are there any other "safer" places I should check out? Suggestions?
Crime can and does happen just about anywhere - there are no places completely immune in the city limits I'm afraid. Sometimes the nicer the place the better the odds are of robberies or thefs BECAUSE the area is so nice - if you were a criminal wouldn't you go where the good stuff is?
Take all the precautions you can not to become a victim, don't be afraid to call 911 if you ever see anything suspicious and get to know your neighbors - this will all go a long way to keeping you safe without having to go to the trouble of moving
^yeah, being aware of things has always been one of my "things" -- im from So Florida, and while crime is bad there, it doesn't seem as bad as it has been here or so as much as i've heard.
the other day i was at the barbershop and my barber was joking that whomever lives in that area (Steelecroft) better keep a dog AND a gun. lol
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^yeah, being aware of things has always been one of my "things" -- im from So Florida, and while crime is bad there, it doesn't seem as bad as it has been here or so as much as i've heard.
the other day i was at the barbershop and my barber was joking that whomever lives in that area (Steelecroft) better keep a dog AND a gun. lol
Having a dog IS the number 1 deterent I believe to being broken in to, though of course that shouldn't be the ONLY reason you get a dog
You are not in a bad area, but like any place in Charlotte, crime can happen.
yeah, I wish we could get a dog.... are there any places around town (sports authority/dicks sporting goods) that sell hand guns for protection and show you how to operate them?
yeah, I wish we could get a dog.... are there any places around town (sports authority/dicks sporting goods) that sell hand guns for protection and show you how to operate them?
what about purchasing a stun gun?
You can purchase stun guns online. There are several places around town to buy handguns and to take the safety classes like Shooters Express in Belmont or Hyatt's on Wilkinson Blvd.
CMPD Chief Monroe will be speaking in Steele Creek Thursday night at Southwest Middle School, which is very near Steelecroft. This will be a good opportunity to find out about crime in Steele Creek. Steele Creek Division of CMPD should be well represented.
Also, where can I purchase one again? Something small/compact?
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