is sacramento ghetto? (San Jose, Oakland, Roseville: section 8, renting, low crime)

[rickca]

Originally Posted by Pnut916

Yeah "ghetto" is a buzz word for discussing racism by proxy in my opinion!.

Not at all.. I am white and I find that the ghetto white people are the often among the worst "ghetto people".. this has nothing to do with race, its all about how a person acts.

[somesome11]

Ok I agree that discussing this is limited by subjective viewpoints; however, I will still present my viewpoint:
I was born in Sacramento, but my family moved us out as we lived near Valley High when gang activity became larger in the late 80's, early 90's (not saying we couldn't have stuck it out, but I'm glad we didn't). We made a living in CO for a while, then So-Cal (Oxnard), then back on up to Sacramento (first Elk Grove, then Yuba; now I live on my own, first Woodland, now Sacramento-Arden). Just to give you guys my perspective.

I will agree with most the posters that anywhere and everywhere can be 'ghetto'. I would not say that Sacramento is entirely dangerous; like many cities where they do have to deal with a larger population on a regular basis, the police are quick to respond and aggressive, which I consider a plus; hearing sirens on a regular basis isn't necessarily a bad thing. Most the crime is theft, and I live right near Arden and Watt, and I don't think I've ever even heard a gunshot. That's not to say crime is non-existent; quite the opposite. But by taking minor safeguards, such as being careful when nightfall hits, and don't let your sweety roam at night by herself, then you really won't have too much to worry about.

Kids around here tend to be 'ghetto' punks, but then again that seems to be a common theme throughout history, so let's just say it is age that creates that bias. Just mind your business, and 99.9% of the time you won't have a problem. The unfortunate business of ghetto people is that their appearances and actions stand out more than those who are not, but if you really were to classify Sacramentians, the majority of its citizens are garden variety white collar joes.

As for the lack of things to do; I always think that too, but in reality there are a ton of things to do, it just seems like there's nothing to do. Downtown has lots of fun bars and restaurants and second Saturdays, etc. Sacramento is the city of trees, and a beautiful place to walk during the day, so long as it's under 100 degrees. Also, there is a lot of employment opportunity if one takes the time to look around, much moreso than the suburbs around Sacramento.

I will agree with another user, there seems to be a lack of cohesion, a lack of pride, here in Sacramento. The majority of its citizens are good honest people, they just need to step up and make their voices heard. Also, many areas could stand to have homeowners with a little more pride in their property and take care of it (just sayin).

[qwe123safi]

lololololol sac ghetto? haha sac is the safest bif city in cal guaranteed

nashville, tn now thats a real ghetto

no part of sac is ghetto at all the closest would be south sac and ss is not ghetto

[Curmudgeon]

Originally Posted by qwe123safi

lololololol sac ghetto? haha sac is the safest bif city in cal guaranteed

nashville, tn now thats a real ghetto

no part of sac is ghetto at all the closest would be south sac and ss is not ghetto

I don't know what you call "ghetto" but as a former peace officer I think of it as a high crime area. We live downtown. From the 1st of January through the 31st of October this year there have been 861 crimes reported within a 2,000 foot radius of our home.

I retire the end of December and by February we'll be living in the mid-west in a town of about 18,000. As Popeye says, "I've stood all I cans. I can't stands no more!"

[LitoP916]

Originally Posted by Curmudgeon

I don't know what you call "ghetto" but as a former peace officer I think of it as a high crime area. We live downtown. From the 1st of January through the 31st of October this year there have been 861 crimes reported within a 2,000 foot radius of our home.

I retire the end of December and by February we'll be living in the mid-west in a town of about 18,000. As Popeye says, "I've stood all I cans. I can't stands no more!"

North Natomas is a high crime area, but I would hardly call it Ghetto. Arden Mall on a Friday nite? Now thats ghetto

[qwe123safi]

ghetto is a mixture of hip hop culture
people wearing pants low
gangs
graffiti
drugs
alcohol
crime
low lifes
an existence of Caucasians








but not to me

2 me it is a place where low educated people have to steal and commit crimes because they have to not to be cool

of course gangs and projects play role in it too but it is mainly a place were you do noy feel comfortable because of the residence

[sactruth]

I hate to burst your bubble qwe123safi but Sacramento currently has the second highest crime rate in the state of calif. We are second only to Oakland. That is not to say that Sac doesn't have decent areas but for anyone moving to Sac, pull up the stats on the police website or just look at the stats on this webpage. Sac can be a little deceiving due to the fact that a lot of the neighborhoods are brand new and in decent condition, however many are not owner occupied but are rented out to low income tenants

[rey126]

yes... cow town there all off old boring stuff in sacramento. Nothing eye catching nor jaw dropping.

[simplygib]

Originally Posted by Curmudgeon

As Popeye says, "I've stood all I cans. I can't stands no more!"

Ha ha ha, thanks for the laugh. I'm in total agreement with you. In fact, I've got the last of my things loaded up in my truck and trailer, and will be heading out of this place for the last time tomorrow morning.

[WheninRoam]

Yes, it is crime-ridden and ghetto; a lot more than it used to be and should be.