Most dangerous neighborhood in Indianapolis? (Carmel, Marion: 2010, apartment, house)

[Charmedlife357]

Originally Posted by locean

I hate it when people take things too personally, but, since you wanted to go there...

If you're husband was making $8k a month and you had to move out of your house, how long has he been out of a job? Didn't you have any savings? An income of $96K per year is subtantially above the average income in Indiana, so it seems odd that you would find apartments that take Section 8 renters.

So what happened to your fine home? Did you sell it? Get evicted? Abandon it? People who abandon homes help contribute to the rise in crime and devalue neighboring property values.

Of course, I don't expect you to answer these questions, but I'm sure everyone who read your post had the same thoughts as I did. It didn't seem to me as though the poster who originally drew your ire, was looking down on anyone. The issue isn't that apartment dwellers in general are bad people, it's that when you see housing for Section 8 renters, that's where you will find trouble.

Obviously, there are some fine people who live in Section 8 apartments, but unfortunately, there are also the deadbeats who live there--the ones who refuse to earn an honest living--the ones who choose to sell and use illegal drugs; the ones who would steal from their own mothers, from you, and from me to support themselves instead of working, who make life unpleasant for their neighbors in Section 8 housing.

I live in a very nice, highly sought after neighborhood. A couple of miles from my house there are Section 8 apartments. They don't look bad at all (at least from the outside), however when weekly police report comes out, there are always police runs to those apartments, dealing with battery, gunshots, public drunkenness, etc., which makes it blatantly obvious where the trouble is. Police runs for everywhere else are typically for things like lock outs, car wrecks, missing child--not criminal offenses.

So if you're delighted by your apartments we're all happy for you. I hope it lasts.

Actually we were renting because we are between states. We have not decided to make Indiana our home state yet so we decided not to buy a house here. Never-the-less, the rent on that paticular house was quite high. When he lost his job we found new renters and had to pay the rent there until we did so. Yes, we did have savings but that will only take you so far. Ask the many people who have been laid off how far savings will take you. Plus, it was not the best savings. He has only been laid off for 2 months and it is near impossible to find a job right now. Even for somebody with an education like him.

Either way, that is not was my rant was about. My rant was regarding the fact that the poster wants to call all poor people indecent and insinuating that people with money are decent. If you do not think that is personal or trying to "down" anyone you are wrong. And I have news for you, it is not true. If you read my post correctly you would see that my apartments are not section 8 they are low income and there is a big difference. Low income apartments you still have to work and qualify just like any other place but the rent level has been adjusted to accomodate low income families, however, the rent level is not that much lower. It is actually higher than some regular apartments rates. They DO NOT take section 8 like the previous poster and yourself claimed. You should probably get your facts straight before you start attacking people.

My point is that I know alot of poor people who are very decent and alot of rich people who are not. (I personally do not think that calling people you do not know indecent is something a decent person would do.) Money can be taken from you very quickly especially in these times so maybe you all should not be judging people you know nothing about and making assumptions that make you look so stupid.

[krock1dk]

Definately Haughville.

[krock1dk]

Let me change that. The most dangerous area of Indianapolis is anywhere in Center TWP, except for downtown.

[krock1dk]

The truely 'safest' area of Indianapolis/Marion County is Franklin and southern Perry Townships. With its numerous subdivisions, strip malls, families, kids, etc., it will stay that way for quite a while. These areas are the epitome of suburban America.

[MrBiggz]

Originally Posted by DOMIDOMIVILLANUEVA

My visit to Indianapolis wasnt plesent, you couldnt pay me to live there! I am from New york but we arent that bad! But even thought i want to move out of Florida. Indianapolis is out of my choices!

I moved here from NY. And I don't find it anymore dangerous here then there. First thing is know your surroundings, know what is going on around you. I see far too many people that wander about with these rose color glasses on and everything is honky dory. If you look like a target, act like a target then you'll become a target. It's all about perception!

The drug trade is going to be here. These fools will just keep doing what they do. It's unfortunate that sometimes people get caught in the crossfire. But that's what I read about the most. Well, other then the nutty drunk people that like to sword fight each other in their front yards (tragic ending).

My conclusion after being here almost a year is .. it ain't that bad!

[Toxic Toast]

Originally Posted by krock1dk

Let me change that. The most dangerous area of Indianapolis is anywhere in Center TWP, except for downtown.

Disagreed.

Fountain Square, Christian Park, Holy Cross, Cottage Home, Garfield Park-South, Garfield Park-East, Watson-McCord, Little Flower (not sure if that is Center or Warren, I think Emerson Ave is the dividing line), Fall Creek Place, Herron-Morton, Old Northside; are all safe as far as urban areas are concerned, and are not downtown.

Part of Beech Grove also falls into Center Township. This is also not a dangerous area.

[krock1dk]

Originally Posted by Toxic Toast

Disagreed.

Fountain Square, Christian Park, Holy Cross, Cottage Home, Garfield Park-South, Garfield Park-East, Watson-McCord, Little Flower (not sure if that is Center or Warren, I think Emerson Ave is the dividing line), Fall Creek Place, Herron-Morton, Old Northside; are all safe as far as urban areas are concerned, and are not downtown.

Part of Beech Grove also falls into Center Township. This is also not a dangerous area.

Yes, part of BG is in Center TWP. But I think you misunderstood my point. I was trying to say that about 90% of violent crime in Marion County occurs somewhere in Center TWP, between Hanna Ave, Tibbs, 38th St, and Emerson Ave, with the exception of downtown.

[Toxic Toast]

Originally Posted by krock1dk

Yes, part of BG is in Center TWP. But I think you misunderstood my point. I was trying to say that about 90% of violent crime in Marion County occurs somewhere in Center TWP, between Hanna Ave, Tibbs, 38th St, and Emerson Ave, with the exception of downtown.

I understand what you are saying; I just disagree. Wayne, Warren, and Pike all have areas that are as rough as parts of Center Township, and Center Township has several safe areas that are not downtown. The Meadows, an area some consider to be the single worst area of the city, is in Washington Township.

[januaryman169]

I think Brightwood is the safest neighborhood. 25th street at Hillside Ave. he best and safest school is Arsenal Technical High. I learned a lot there. I majored in Aviation Mech. Way to go Mr. Kinser and Mr. Brown. Love Morgan Hall

[IndyGoat]

Originally Posted by januaryman169

I think Brightwood is the safest neighborhood. 25th street at Hillside Ave. he best and safest school is Arsenal Technical High.

Yeah sure.

38th St all the way out to Mithoeffer is a mess. Several blocks each way, more so in certain areas than others.