safest areas (Miami, Palm City, Sebastian: to rent, condo, crime rate)

[koolclassics]

Hi all: Just wondering everyones opinion on the safest (crime wise) areas of PSL and area, also any areas to avoid. Thanks

[citrushills]

sebastian or vero beach would be good choices

[CrowGirl]

I agree that Sebastian and Vero would be safe and pleasant. If you are looking to be in PSL either the PGA area (off US 1 near Martin County), Gatlin Blvd area or PSL West would all be good areas to consider.

[stevep111]

All you have to do is drive around PSL for one day and you will figure that one out. Torino, PSL West, Tradition, North of Gatlin and west of PSL blvd are good areas. The area around the Saints Golf course is good and there are some other good areas as well but in general PSL is a safe place as compaired to other areas of the county.

The neighborhood I live in is about 10% police so you are hardly out of the sight of one of their cars in the drive way. I also noticed at the movie theater they have a large police presence and you never see anthing going on. In fact if you can say anything about the police in PSL they are proactive to a fault. I don't think they profile people because of their race but they have a good idea about who belongs and who does not. They give out speeding tickets like candy to a bunch of kids.

My main house is in Miami and I know when I come to PSL which is every two weeks I feel as if I am in a totally different place and a different time. People are so nice it is crazy.

[FlaLadyB]

Why is it that every time someone asks about a specific area people always post about other areas much further away than the question posted?

The newer areas of PSL are west of the Turnpike. Lots of shopping, restaurants etc.
Otherwise most of your shopping and restaurants are along US#1 and are older filled in with some newer.

I am west of the Turnpike and feel quite safe whereas I used to live in Jensen and did not feel safe.

The Police are everywhere and I highly doubt you could travel more than 10 miles and not see one. That seems to keep crime down but we are not a high crime area to begin with. Never have been.

[TriMT7]

PSL is basically all a "safe" area. Traditionally, however, there are lower income places that you may want to steer away from, such as Windmill Point, Parks Edge, and a bit of the "old" PSL are near Airoso and Prima Vista.

I believe PSL is still a "top 100 safest" city (#77 safest in the country as of 2008), and has lower crime than any other city on the Treasure Coast, other than Hobe Sound, which is less than 1/10th the population of PSL (Palm City in Martin County has the same crime rate as PSL)

[stevep111]

You are right. A big police presence does not mean high crime. It means we are protected. PSL in general is a very safe place.

I think people in other areas are jealous of PSL LOL

[runswithscissors]

Originally Posted by TriMT7

PSL is basically all a "safe" area. Traditionally, however, there are lower income places that you may want to steer away from, such as Windmill Point, Parks Edge, and a bit of the "old" PSL are near Airoso and Prima Vista.

I believe PSL is still a "top 100 safest" city (#77 safest in the country as of 2008), and has lower crime than any other city on the Treasure Coast, other than Hobe Sound, which is less than 1/10th the population of PSL (Palm City in Martin County has the same crime rate as PSL)

That's true. PSL on city data (outdated at 2005) has a crime index of 172 whereas Vero has a 300. However, Vero stats include the MSA of the surrounding unincorporated and Gifford....without including their population....so it's a bit misleading. And comparing a place of 17,000 with a place of 50,000 (on city data).

Sleepy Tequesta otth, had a 123 lol.

[justNancy]

Originally Posted by FlaLadyB

Why is it that every time someone asks about a specific area people always post about other areas much further away than the question posted?

That also struck me as odd. I'm in Vero and it's very far from PSL. I only mention it when someone isn't specific like "I want to rent a condo. Where can I find one in the area?" Then I figure "the area" is the Treasure Coast.

[stevep111]

I think Certain people are jealous of PSL