Laveen (2009, violent crime, new house)

[Lovegun]

Is Laveen really a major target for criminals or does crime just stand out there because of its location, size, and pack of new homes?

I have heard break-ins and garfitti are a real problem and have read of some violent crimes but really unsure if it's a good time to buy there.

A Laveen man was sentenced to a 30-year sentence for killing a prgent woman in a random act of violence.

Laveen man gets 30 years in fatal shooting

[acrylic]

I'm very interested in knowing the extent of the crimes and whatnot in this area, because it seems like a perfect fit for my parents!

[ibarrio]

I would compare Laveen to the San Fernado Valley in Los Angeles.

Once a rural area that is filling in.

Old multi-generational gangs reside in the area.

Spots of decent/good areas surrounded by crime and industry.

Poor schools.

[ji603]

Laveen is a community that sprung up close to the historically minority-populated crime/poverty stricken neighborhood of phoenix. (south phoenix) The area is a mix of people who bought new houses, hoping the area would gentrify because of the influx of new people, $$, and eateries which boomed around the area of 51A/Baseline road 4-5 years ago, and old time gangster families. Very poor schools, and a buglary hotspot.

[nightgirl151]

I live in Laveen. There are some beautiful views of S Mountain. There are some great spots surronded by some bad areas. Truely, Laveen is not as bad as everyone makes it out to be. I feel completely safe in my neighborhood. I like its closeness to town, the airport, etc.