[aqualung8705]

My sister's first husband used to work at a car glass (repairing and tinting windows) shop. He once said that crime doesn't know a zip code.

[WisconsinVegasHeights]

Originally Posted by JonathanLB

I make no judgment about the whys or hows but ethnically diverse and best areas of Las Vegas Metro area do not go together. Summerlin and Green Valley area are about 77% white with most of the rest being Asian. The more ethnically diverse areas are the more crime-ridden, sadly. Those are just the facts.

[WisconsinVegasHeights]

Originally Posted by Michael2016

I think it is rather about income level than race. There might be a correlation in some way, but in my opinion it only boils down to income level of a neighborhood. Many crimes are done by your neighbors and if they are all high earners, there seems to be a reduced risk of them becoming criminals that break into your house etc.

I just want to point out that there are a lot of older people in their sixties and seventies in my neighborhood who have been in these homes for 30 to 40 years and so far they are generally all very hospitable and friendly to me. They may very well be low income, but I don't see them as a threat in any way.

[NLVgal]

Originally Posted by WisconsinVegasHeights

I just want to point out that there are a lot of older people in their sixties and seventies in my neighborhood who have been in these homes for 30 to 40 years and so far they are generally all very hospitable and friendly to me. They may very well be low income, but I don't see them as a threat in any way.

The vast majority of people I’ve ever encountered in Las Vegas have treated me with kindness and decency. Regardless of color or socioeconomic group.

Of course there are tougher areas, and many folks don’t understand just how bad-ass this place can be. But I am proud to call myself a Las Vegan. Now, don’t go fecken telling anyone. You’ll ruin my rep.

[WisconsinVegasHeights]

Originally Posted by NLVgal

The vast majority of people I’ve ever encountered in Las Vegas have treated me with kindness and decency. Regardless of color or socioeconomic group.

Of course there are tougher areas, and many folks don’t understand just how bad-ass this place can be. But I am proud to call myself a Las Vegan. Now, don’t go fecken telling anyone. You’ll ruin my rep.

Also pleasantly surprised that the kindness and decency is prevalent among my co-workers as well.
That's a huge deal when you like the people you work with.

Hopefully I will earn the right to call myself a Las Vegan.

[Clarkcty]

Originally Posted by aqualung8705

My sister's first husband used to work at a car glass (repairing and tinting windows) shop. He once said that crime doesn't know a zip code.

......and it only takes a few minutes for a criminal to get to those "nicer part of town" and those areas have been in the news lately with home invasion and other crimes. Clark County is very compact and easy to drive around.

[lvmensch]

Originally Posted by WisconsinVegasHeights

Also pleasantly surprised that the kindness and decency is prevalent among my co-workers as well.
That's a huge deal when you like the people you work with.

Hopefully I will earn the right to call myself a Las Vegan.

Well it sounds like you are going to work out well and will be an asset to the community...

So welcome and enjoy. We came 20 years ago to give it a try and have happily remained.

[Jay100]

I am thinking that Henderson, NV is a relatively safe place. Thoughts?

[lvmensch]

Originally Posted by Jay100

I am thinking that Henderson, NV is a relatively safe place. Thoughts?

Most of Las Vegas is relatively safe. The safest places basically are the places outside of the 215 and those within a few miles of it on the inside. Avoid the center city unless you know your way around.

[Jay100]

Originally Posted by lvmensch

Most of Las Vegas is relatively safe. The safest places basically are the places outside of the 215 and those within a few miles of it on the inside. Avoid the center city unless you know your way around.

Thanks, I will use that info as a guide.