Most dangerous neighborhood in Indianapolis? (Fishers, Carmel: rentals, condos, houses)

[otters21]

Originally Posted by makeme

I can second the area around 38th Street. I live just south of it. I see drug deals, prostitution, etc. I feel safe in my building as I have gated parking and restricted entry but still. I like to walk and this is not a place to take a stroll.

I agree about 38th St. especially around Keystone. Even though the area had suburban housing stock it is definetely a ghetto. Within a 10 block area along 38th St., there were at least 3 memorials for shooting victims. What a shame.

[otters21]

Originally Posted by restorationconsultant

Its interesting to see how crime has migrated over the years. People used to be afraid of the downtown. Now downtown revitilization has made Urban neighborhoods safe and the majority of the crime seems to be moving to the townships and seems to indicate a decline of the "Near Burbs'. Look at Lafayette Square and Washington Square and you see what I mean. There seems to be a migration of crime from the downtown to the burbs. You have to wonder if in a few years those "McMansions" built in the housing boom will be Section 8 apartments and people on thsi board will be saying "Stay away from that drug and gang infested Carmel and Greenwood, the only safe place to be is downtown!

That could be the truth. It appears to me, unfortunately, we are heading in that direction.

[JAPP]

I haven't read one post on this thread, but considering how many posts/views this thread has received, one would imagine that there are MANY dangerous neighborhoods in Indy.

[IndyGoat]

Originally Posted by JAPP

I haven't read one post on this thread, but considering how many posts/views this thread has received, one would imagine that there are MANY dangerous neighborhoods in Indy.

That would be correct. Afterall, Indy is the 13th (or so) most populated city in the US. 700K + people.

The one thing I have found is that crime is pockmarked throughout the city corresponding with bad neighborhoods.

[Future Trooper]

Originally Posted by Ravekid

Yea, the recent triple murder likely has them really worried. They have gotten homicides way down from the high point not to long ago. The problem is that you can have these multi-victim killings and it can really harm your numbers in the long run. A few years ago, five or six people were shot during Black Expo. Had they all died, that would have added on six more homicides.

Of course I am waiting for the "38th St. ain't that bad" comments. When the police force has to basically have extra patrols along both the east _and_ west parts of a major city street, that should tell you something.

I have been on 38th street for it's entire length in Indianapolis.Their are 3 segments of 38th street that I think are okay. 38th and Dandy Trail to I-465, 38th and White River Parkway to Meridian Street and 38th East of Mitthoefer Road.

[Dark of the Moon]

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. I learned a lot there. I majored in Aviation Mech. Way to go Mr. Kinser and Mr. Brown. Love Morgan Hall

My grandfather taught at Tech in the 1960's, and we lived in Woodruff Place. The neighborhood was "dicey" then, and I have a feeling it's not much better now?

[Toxic Toast]

Originally Posted by Dark of the Moon

My grandfather taught at Tech in the 1960's, and we lived in Woodruff Place. The neighborhood was "dicey" then, and I have a feeling it's not much better now?

Woodruff Place dicey? Not really.

[Future Trooper]

Woodruff Place bing dicey? I agree with toxic....not really

[SikCense]

Hell most of the east side is trouble period!

[sweetana3]

There are some rapidly gentrifying neighborhoods on the near east side. The reason is the proximity of downtown and the investment by business in the areas directly to the east of downtown.

But I still think you cannot go much beyond the women's prison area and feel safe. At least until Irvington. By safe, I mean physical safety. Closed and boarded up or unkempt businesses are big clues. I think the most important part is having a well developed and involved neighborhood group. Often I call this "the eyes of the neighborhood".