worsening crime wave wondering which areas are safe

[indy_317]

Originally Posted by Toxic Toast

The sad reality in Indianapolis is not about crime being out of control in the city. The reality is that the nice areas are getting nicer, and the bad areas are getting worse. The divide between the haves and have-nots is growing with mobility between the two classes diminishing.

I think property crime is out-of-control. It is worse than it should be, but it is likely a new norm. I know plenty of people who don't report certain property crimes: Vehicle break-ins, catalytic converters stolen, even burglaries were nothing or something that wasn't worth much was taken. Violent drug deals are out-of-control, but that is also a new normal for many larger cities.

Basically, take reasonable precautions with your items (alarm systems, security doors, don't leave important things in the vehicle, etc.) and don't deal in the black market and you'll likely never been a victim. I do think there are some things that one just can't do in certain neighborhoods, like go for a 2AM jog in certain areas. While this sucks, it is just how things are.

[bunding761031]

I've lived in and grown up in Indianapolis (almost 40 yrs old). The south side. I've never heard from anyone or any source that says the south side of Marion County is unsafe. Zip codes 46217, 46227 and 46237 in Perry Township are among the safest areas of Marion County. Never heard or experienced any different.

[MortonR]

Originally Posted by bunding761031

I've lived in and grown up in Indianapolis (almost 40 yrs old). The south side. I've never heard from anyone or any source that says the south side of Marion County is unsafe. Zip codes 46217, 46227 and 46237 in Perry Township are among the safest areas of Marion County. Never heard or experienced any different.

I grew up near the intersection of Meridian and Thompson Road in the 60s and 70s. That area continues to be unchanged for the most part, which seems sort of amazing to me. I was looking at property tax records recently and noticed that one of my former next door neighbors still lives in their home. That’s almost 50 years.

It’s still a very safe and stable area, as is much of the Southside south of I-465.

RM

[ruascott]

Originally Posted by josh238

which of these areas of indianapolis are safe? Which have nice neighborhoods that are upscale

within them and where would you prefer to live

Allisonville
Glendale
meridian hills/williams creek
north central

fall creek road by avalon hill?

The above had no crimes committed in the past 2 years

meridian kessler has nice homes but had 2 murders last yer and 1 this year

I haven't looked too much in south indy because I only hear its not safe- however, based on your experiences any areas comparable to the north in south indy? My job is in south indy and I really dont want to commute an hour a day

source: https://www.theindychannel.com/news/...hborhoods-2017

Prefer to live?

Williams Creek. Do you have $2m or so to spend?

[Katisu]

I have never felt unsafe in any part of Indy, ever. But I don't buy/sell drugs, have no gang affiliations, and I don't bother my neighbors (to my knowledge).

[49erfan916]

So anything south of I465 is pretty decent?

[hapaleeretired]

46217, 27 and 37 are bordered to the north by Troy Avenue which is about a mile north of 465

[MortonR]

Originally Posted by 49erfan916

So anything south of I465 is pretty decent?

For the most part, yes. A lot of older communities, but well established and safe with good schools.

RM