crime in the springs (chapel, hotel, live)

[lalahartma]

RandomAussie you'll be fine. The above is rather a result of the overwhelming cuture of fear in the states these days.


Plus, a sorta wantabe wild-westism.

[ryanek9freak]

Originally Posted by RandomAussie

We will be in Colorado Springs during December and January staying near N. Farragut and E. Uintah (sorry, no idea what suburb that is).To be honest I hadn't considered crime at all so apart from locking cars and doors and not being out alone at night, do we have anything else to worry about?

Do you mean what neighborhood? There are no "suburbs" here.

It's all Colorado Springs.

[Trinity Florida]

Originally Posted by toxicavenger

So were these rural areas you lived in before? And where do you live in the Springs at?

lol no i didnt live in rural areas
ohio i lived in solon
indiana i lived in carmel
florida i lived in palm harbor
now i live in cordera

[SaxLuva]

Originally Posted by louisvillemom

This is disconcerting. We are seriously considering a move from Louisville,ky. I want to move to a town I feel safer in. We vacationed for 2 weeks and never felt unsafe. I may have been ignorant. I want to live in a town with low violent crime. If crime is on the rise in Colorado Springs it gives me reasons for pause.

Based on this and other posts I've read by you, I say stay in Louisville.

[tfox]

Originally Posted by SaxLuva

Based on this and other posts I've read by you, I say stay in Louisville.

City-Data Crime Index: (lower is better)

Louisville: 511.8
Colorado Springs: 397.6

[SaxLuva]

Originally Posted by tfox

City-Data Crime Index: (lower is better)

Louisville: 511.8
Colorado Springs: 397.6

Exactly !!!!!

[louisvillemom]

saxluva i don't get your suggestion to me to stay in Louisville especially since the guy shows the crime index being lower in Col. Springs. I guess I should stay where the crime is higher. I had read the crime was lower in Col. Springs but the posts about crime being on the increase had me concerned. That's all. But in the end there were many other reasons to consider this move. I have appreciated these boards though for inside info from you who live there.

[toxicavenger]

louisvillemom alot of these are just opinions so it is yours that truely matters. I would visit a few times if possible so that you are sure in your heart and mind it is the place you want to move too.

[SaxLuva]

Originally Posted by louisvillemom

saxluva i don't get your suggestion to me to stay in Louisville especially since the guy shows the crime index being lower in Col. Springs. I guess I should stay where the crime is higher. I had read the crime was lower in Col. Springs but the posts about crime being on the increase had me concerned. That's all. But in the end there were many other reasons to consider this move. I have appreciated these boards though for inside info from you who live there.

I'm sorry Louisvillemom. I'm very sarcastic by nature and a lot of times my dry humor doesn't come thru when written. My son is a police officer right outside Louisville so I have some idea of how things are there. My only concern is when everyone started talking about getting a weapon. A weapon in the hands of someone who is scared and insecure about their surroundings is very dangerous. I also did not mean to imply that I wished you personal harm by suggesting you stay in the higher crime area. My intent was that if you are that unsure, don't make the move. But you're not going to gain any confidence by listening to people on a post, opinions are generally biased. Come out visit and find for yourself, get some confidence, and make a decision. Bad things happen to all of us at one time or another. Some more than others, but you gotta get back up on that horse and ride. Bottom line is, toxicavenger is correct. You have to make the choice.

[louisvillemom]

Thanks Saxluva for the clarification. How do you personally feel about the Springs, crime, weather and all? How long have you lived there? How does your son perceive crime in this area?