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I haven't been to Winston Salem since I was 5 years old. A job opportunity (actually two, one is in Atlanta) has presented itself, and I snagged some street names for WS.
100 Block of N Cameron Avenue
1400 Block of Douglas St
1800 Block of Locust Avenue
2200 Block of Greenway Avenue
1600 Block of Dunleith Avenue
500 Block of Pitts St
1500 Block of Sharon Rd
2500 Block of Patterson Avenue
700 Block of Goldfloss
500 Block of Chandler St
2100 Block of Haymount St
4500 Block of Oak Ridge Dr
What is crime like in these areas? How far are they from shops, grocery stores and eateries?
I haven't been to Winston Salem since I was 5 years old. A job opportunity (actually two, one is in Atlanta) has presented itself, and I snagged some street names for WS.
100 Block of N Cameron Avenue
1400 Block of Douglas St
1800 Block of Locust Avenue
2200 Block of Greenway Avenue
1600 Block of Dunleith Avenue
500 Block of Pitts St
1500 Block of Sharon Rd
2500 Block of Patterson Avenue
700 Block of Goldfloss
500 Block of Chandler St
2100 Block of Haymount St
4500 Block of Oak Ridge Dr
What is crime like in these areas? How far are they from shops, grocery stores and eateries?
Truth. To be honest all of these are in areas that questionable at least. They might be in a very small pocket ok neighbor ect. But, these areas are very low income with crime rates that are higher than others around the city. Granted crime can be anywhere at any time. Just looking a break-ins are just a part. W-S is not an Atlantla with higher crime rates and more define "bad parts of town". Speaking as a resident. I would not live there unless I had no other choice. Sorry if it offends. But truth. Not knowing your requirements for what is ok for you. Makes it hard for me to suggest areas that may be a better fit.
Looking at the reports, there sure are quite a few burglaries in the city.
That crime has increased in many cities due to the economy. My neighbor (75 feet away) was broken into about 5 months ago. They did not get anything as he travels out of country and just comes into town every few months and what he has in his home is of no great value. Speaking with police they said that most are looking for quick cash. Items like Cash, ipods, laptops, jewelry. They are leave things like old tvs, radios ect. They might grab large items but the crime of the day is the quick grab and they hit a few homes in an area at a time. I just do the smart stuff. Have insurance, all items of great value such as old gold class ring that I no long wear, important papers and any large amounts of cash is in safety deposit box. Have all id numbers to TVs, laptops and other things Id with engraving. When I go out of town. Mail is stopped and a neighbor drops by and checks things. I also let him use my car and leave his in the driveway. Anything to make things seem as if someone is home. Anything that is of value car keys, spare house keys and other items are locked away in safe deposit box till I return. If you rent suggest renters insurance and tagging items. Small things now that will payoff if something does happen.
Thanks for the info guys. I'll keep looking around for some things. I guess I was fooled by one of the maps that suggested some homes in those areas had some high values. Of course, where I'm from (Niagara Falls, NY) you can buy a huge Mansion for less than 200K, and a decent home for 30K (I'm currently in a very large well-kept home that only costs 28K), so I have to remember that the concept of value is often much higher in other places outside of Niagara Falls.
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