De Land (Orlando, University: relocation, real estate, travel)

[Nick - Sussex ENGLAND]

Hi

Can any helpful person tell me what crime is like and the crime stats for this area. There doesn't seem to be anything on City-Data or on CNN Money 'Best Places to Live'.

Thank you.

[Fishingirl]

There is crime all over Florida, there seems to be some stigma attached to finding out about the crime in an area before moving there, unfortunately you cannot get away from crime no matter where you live. Deland is a nice
area with a noted University there. There are numerous horse ranches in the outerlying areas. It's mid-way between Orlando and Daytona. Also there are
farms and the area is home to a large migrant population that work the crops
in season. It really is a beautiful area, you will enjoy it if you like a small town
with history and countryside living on the outskirts. Hope this helps somewhat
and good luck with your move!

[Ipty]

Try searching the City of Deland site for links to the Police dept, their local newspaper is probably on the net, the TV stations are and Inside Central Florida is a good site for links. http://www.dogpile.net will find them for you.

[Keeper]

Here is the city-data link, however the crime index is from 1999

De Land, Florida (FL) Detailed Profile - relocation, real estate, travel, jobs, hospitals, schools, crime, news

[Nick - Sussex ENGLAND]

Originally Posted by Fishingirl

There is crime all over Florida, there seems to be some stigma attached to finding out about the crime in an area before moving there, unfortunately you cannot get away from crime no matter where you live. Deland is a nice
area with a noted University there. There are numerous horse ranches in the outerlying areas. It's mid-way between Orlando and Daytona. Also there are
farms and the area is home to a large migrant population that work the crops
in season. It really is a beautiful area, you will enjoy it if you like a small town
with history and countryside living on the outskirts. Hope this helps somewhat
and good luck with your move!

Thank you that really is helpful.

[Nick - Sussex ENGLAND]

Originally Posted by Ipty

Try searching the City of Deland site for links to the Police dept, their local newspaper is probably on the net, the TV stations are and Inside Central Florida is a good site for links. *Dogpile Web Search Home Page will find them for you.

Thanks very much I'll look it up

[Nick - Sussex ENGLAND]

Originally Posted by Keeper

Here is the city-data link, however the crime index is from 1999

De Land, Florida (FL) Detailed Profile - relocation, real estate, travel, jobs, hospitals, schools, crime, news

Thank you....I hope it can't be worse!