Seriously is THIS the way it is here?

[juniperbleu]

Originally Posted by pcity

I feel like I've learned so much from this thread:

1) Alexandria is unsafe.
2) Robbers wait around garage doors all day and sneak in them while they're closing.
3) Robbers read city-data and make decisions about where to do an "onslaught" after they see an area that's called "safe".

In reality, Alexandria is pretty safe, robbers usually accost people on the street, and I'm pretty sure most of them don't read this site.

I agree. Do garage invasions occur somewhere? Yes. Is it a daily issue in Alexandria? I doubt it. Just because something is possible, I don't think that's a reason to "never feel safe". Just be aware and go on with your life. Anyway, I feel you're more likely to be robbed or mugged walking down a dark street in an urban area than in your townhome's garage in Alexandria.

As for robbers reading CityData to find unsuspecting victims such as myself, good luck. The pizza delivery guy can't find my house, so kudos to you if you can.

[ymmud123]

I want to let all of you know that I am not picking on exactly Alexandria or DC or NYC, but what I am saying is that there is crime and those that want what you have and will do about anything necessary to get it, all over the country.
Be it big or small towns, I am just saying that it is better to be prepared for the criminals than to try and be reactive as the criminal is ripping you off.

[MajeztikJah]

Originally Posted by cyko

are u serious kid? those places are a walk in the park compared to dc. "murder capital" its not called that because of the pretty white building. go read a book clown

Let me ask you have you ever witnessed a racial war, cause thats whats going on in LA. Don't get it twisted the same thing happened in penal system in NY in the 80's & 90's. people think of LA and they think of hollywood and molholland drive but take a trip through crenshaw, South Central, East LA, South LA around san pedro. I ain't sayin DC don't get it poppin, I'm just sayin you can get ya head hit just as easy and for simpler reasons in other city's. As far as Oakland's concerned they gave birth to the phrase CK (Cop Killer).

[eyewrist]

Originally Posted by newtodc0408

Hello everyone,

Please before you read this.... this is my opinion and I am here merely for advice in my situation...

I have just moved to D.C from NY with my boyfriend for his job. I'm not trashing D.C but there already things here that make me fear for my safety here. I live in the NE in the Hill district and my block and blocks surrounding it are beautiful lots of families and professionals but you round the corner 2 blocks in any direction and it changes and it's jarring. People that you KNOW want more from you then a dollar, vagrants who knock on your car window when your waiting in line at a drive thru to get food, asking you to "roll it down" for what? My inner city girl kicked in and I told my boyfriend "lets get the eff outta here"

I was never this way in NY, I would ride the 6 train from Spanish Harlem at 3 am with my ipod blasting not caring at all. Felt completely safe on the subway so much so I feel asleep on it many of times never wondering or worrying about anything.

Look again everyone I'm not trashing it here I am trying really hard to make heads or tails and I'm used to a place where there are loads of people so if crap goes down at least there many many eyes who will see it. Here everything is quiet and scarce even in the daytime. I am not used to it. The old saying "strength in numbers" really makes sense to me. I mean at 7 pm you dont hear a peep! But if you go to the store you got 3 or 4 people you know are there for other reasons then hanging out at a store. Bad things just keep jarring me from feeling safe. I keep getting reinforcements to be afraid. And I am not that person and its pissing me off.

Is there anything I can do to feel better about being here. I really want to love it!

Thank you

You should have gone to a forum about Maryland before moving there. I did. The one I looked at was Why are you leaving Maryland and 98% of them complained about everything under the sun (i.e. traffic, rudeness, arrogance, unaffordable housing, taxes.)

I responded with a comment stating I was considering Maryland and surrounding area but with all the negative comments, I changed my mind and will be going back to TX instead. Three people congratulated me on my choice and wish they were in my shoes.