Dangerous areas of Prescott to avoid? (Sierra Vista, Prescott Valley: renting, crime rate, attorney)

[DellNec]

One thing that has changed drastically is the population and places like Lynx Lake are now really crowded, especially on weekends.

I remember when you would have a few people at any given time at Lynx Lake. Now, on a weekend there are so many people, you can't even find parking. Cars, screaming people, a lot of teenagers, parties, people polluting the water, etc.

I actually do not like visiting the area anymore because it has lost its peaceful and QUIET serenity. If you get lucky and go on a Wednesday, you will find more solitude but gone are the days of yesteryear.

That is what happens when you go from to a Tri-City population of 35,000 to a population of 120,000 people. I am still waiting on the 2010 Census info to find out what it stands at today. I believe we will be around 150,000 - 160,000 when all is said and done.

[JohnQp]

From the research I have done Prescott is a really nice safe area in Arizona the only problems you may have is jostling with a yuppie at the coffee house.....

Wish I had the money for prescott great location and temps also!

[DellNec]

Originally Posted by JohnQp

the only problems you may have is jostling with a yuppie at the coffee house.....

Uhhhh, hello, McFly!

Are you serious? You mean all the daily meth arrests that are happening in Prescott, the police pursuits, burglaries, armed robberies, assaults, drug problems, thefts, etc. is just a figment of our imagination?

[motormaker]

Don't see any meth busts from 7/1 thru 7/16 here.

CrimeMapping.com - National Map

[DellNec]

Originally Posted by motormaker

Don't see any meth busts from 7/1 thru 7/16 here.

That site is useless and outdated. There have been at least 7 meth arrests in the past 10 days here in the Prescott. The Prescott Courier reports on meth busts on a daily basis.

Talk to Prescott Police and read the local paper.

Here is one drug bust that just happened on the 13th of July:
http://www.prescottaz.com/main.asp?S...ionID=1086&S=1

That just goes to show you the site you mentioned is worthless...

[motormaker]

I did make a mistake on my previous post, the dates on the site were from 7/10 thru 7/1 and none of them were for meth.

The arrest you posted was on 7/4. According to the Courier, these are the drug busts from 5/22 thru 7/13. 7 is along way off from daily arrests.

The Prescott Daily Courier

[tonetls]

Originally Posted by rick mychajlonka

Randall,

Have not found really no bad area's to avoid, Really nice pic of towns to live. Going there whole month of August in my fifth wheel. Would be happy to take some pictures and e-mail then to you.

Hi Rick.........I too would love to have your pics as I am moving to Prescott in the late fall or early spring. I had the same concerns. I know you can't send to everyone but I would really appreciate it ........Either way, good luck in your moves

[tonetls]

Originally Posted by DellNec

Uhhhh, hello, McFly!

Are you serious? You mean all the daily meth arrests that are happening in Prescott, the police pursuits, burglaries, armed robberies, assaults, drug problems, thefts, etc. is just a figment of our imagination?

I think you will find this in ANY city.. I live in Missouri and its close to the #! area nationwide for meth ect but I feel completely safe. People just freak out about the #'s........Live life and enjoy it

[honujade]

Ive lived in Prescott, AZ the past three years and am attending college at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. My parents purchased a home in Prescott, for me to rent out while in school and as apossible retirment home for them in the next several years.

I love Prescott. I moved upon graduating from highschool for the Bay Area near San Francisco, CA. Prescott is completely opposite of growing up in a huge metropolitan area, and it's wonderful. Hiking, camping, biking and running are all great. Im a 20 year old woman and feel safe everywhere I've been in Prescott.

Prices would be slightly more reasonable in Prescott Valley or Chino, and its an easy 15 min drive to Prescott from both of those areas.

Winter's are mild, with some snow, but it rarely sticks for much more than a few days. If you get up into the more mountaneous areas, like past downtown Prescott, up Senator Highway, snow may stick for longer.

Overall, Prescott seems to be a great area for both young and older alike. My one recommendation would be that many younger generation folks feel that Prescott is boring and has nothing to do. However, if you enjoy the outdoors, reading, or quieter life, its a wonderful place to live.

[azdr0710]

have lived in Arizona for 35 years and Prescott is one of the last places I'd think of that might have a "dangerous" part of town....

Prescott, in fact, calls itself something like "Hometown USA" and the courthouse square downtown is almost as Norman Rockwell as you can get.....it's been on the occasional "best places to live" list and has a decent four-season atmosphere, though it's often cold in the winter.....

it became very popular for retirees about 20-25 years ago, and many of those moved from California....some old-timers in Arizona complain that the historic small-town vibe of Prescott has changed because of so many newcomers...."Californication", as the saying goes....real estate prices shot thru the roof in the late 90s and early 2000s as people moving to Prescott perceived relative bargains compared to what they just sold.....

housing prices have dropped a bit, as they have everywhere....traffic is still heavy on the primary roads....the population is skewed toward the older generation.....little opportunity for younger people except in service-type jobs.....

PV and CV are definitely cheaper than Prescott proper....in fact, some older areas of PV are getting a bit trashy (that may be where you find "dangerous" areas)....