Jacksonville Homicides (Miami, Tampa, Orlando: house, schools, college)

[BabyBoomers2]

Originally Posted by Florida2014

So instead of relying on actual crime statistics you choose to focus on what someone on a message board told you about why they moved away? Another of your posts talked about you hearing of a single incident several years ago near you and based on that you find Jax "dangerous."

I hope folks reading this understand the source here.

Like I said in my last post, Jax must be (is) the safest city in the U.S. to live and absolutely great to raise a family in......just like Denver, CO.

[Florida2014]

Originally Posted by LoveBoating

Like I said in my last post, Jax must be (is) the safest city in the U.S. to live and absolutely great to raise a family in......just like Denver, CO.

No need to pout, no one said that. But many of the statments made by you regarding the safety of Jacksonville are simply not accurate.

[rs1n]

Originally Posted by LoveBoating

Awe, come on! Everyone in Jax knows the crime/homicide rate in Jax is high. It was even brought up earlier this year by the JSO Chief. Can't "downplay" the crime here, just like can't do that in some other cities either.

And, FYI, we aren't moving to either Denver or Aurora! We are moving to northern Colorado this time.
And, BTW, all I was doing is making a comment to the OP that they are correct. There are folks that wish they could leave Colorado, but for financial or personal reasons they can't. The same goes for Jax and Florida in general.

Everyone in Jax also knows where most of those homicides tend to happen (as stated by other posters): north and northwest Jax. Ignoring this significant geographical factor is just plain dishonest. Reading your posts makes it sound like Jax is right up there with Detroit. Jacksonville (the city) is huge. So while most of the homicides tend to be in one particular area of Jax, it does not mean everyone in Jax is living in fear for their lives.

[Bobdreamz]

Originally Posted by Florida2014

Jacksonville not even in the top 10 most dangerous cities in Florida: Here Are The 10 Most Dangerous Towns In Florida To Live In

Hard to take this seriously :

#5. Miami and then they show a pic of another city that isn't Miami !

[BabyBoomers2]

Originally Posted by Florida2014

No need to pout, no one said that. But many of the statments made by you regarding the safety of Jacksonville are simply not accurate.

Not "pouting", just stating what a lot of people in Jax apparently think is pretty true. So, I might as well go along with it. 😊

[BabyBoomers2]

Actually, now that I think about it, for most, earning a nice salary is more important than the crime rate of a city is. I mean look at how many people live in Houston, Dallas, New York and Los Angeles.....and, no matter how much crime/homicidrs happen, continue to live there.

Guess I'd take a much smaller population and less income for a safer lifestyle.

[rs1n]

Originally Posted by LoveBoating

Actually, now that I think about it, for most, earning a nice salary is more important than the crime rate of a city is. I mean look at how many people live in Houston, Dallas, New York and Los Angeles.....and, no matter how much crime/homicidrs happen, continue to live there.

Guess I'd take a much smaller population and less income for a safer lifestyle.

That's because the folks smart enough to obtain jobs that provide higher incomes are also smart enough to find safe places. Most of them realize that homicides attributed to a city doesn't mean that the entire city as a whole is a war zone.

[Florida2014]

Originally Posted by LoveBoating

Not "pouting", just stating what a lot of people in Jax apparently think is pretty true. So, I might as well go along with it. 😊

Another unsubstantiated statment by you. "A lot of people think is true." you have the ability to know what people think?

[Florida2014]

Originally Posted by rs1n

That's because the folks smart enough to obtain jobs that provide higher incomes are also smart enough to find safe places. Most of them realize that homicides attributed to a city doesn't mean that the entire city as a whole is a war zone.

Exactly! Well said.

[BabyBoomers2]

Originally Posted by Florida2014

Exactly! Well said.

You love it here, that's entirely up to you! A number of people do, while there are those that don't, but can't afford to relocate. We've seen Jacksonville change since we moved here and, like some other cities, not all that change is good.