Moving into North Park, howard and georgia st. Is this a safe area? (San Diego: apartment)

[lesun]

i am considering moving into a 1b/1b house in North Park for $1,100/month. It is across the street from Henry's Market. Is this one of safer areas in North Park?

[cruitr]

You can search San Diego crime stats here: San Diego Regional Crime MAPS

North Park is alphabetically listed in the San Diego jurisdiction.

[sdjimbob]

I personally don't think it's the best area...I lived a bit further down towards Polk a while ago and found petty crime to be very common on Georgia St. (car break-ins, theft of plants/bikes from front yards), and the street parking is very lacking because of all the apartment conversions. I couldn't wait to get out of the area. Does the house at least have an off-street driveway? If not, you'll be regretting the long walks home at night.

[Jenkay]

Originally Posted by lesun

i am considering moving into a 1b/1b house in North Park for $1,100/month. It is across the street from Henry's Market. Is this one of safer areas in North Park?

It's fine. Parking's a PITA but that's true of any part of North Park. I lived a block from there on Georgia and never had a plant stolen off my porch (and I had many plants on my porch!). You don't wanna leave your bicycle out front in ANY part of central San Diego.

[MAK802]

Totally fine, you won't be too far from Hillcrest. If it's a house, you should have off-street parking, otherwise that's the only issue I see.

[kettlepot]

I walked by Henry's Market tonight, and didn't feel the least bit concerned for my safety. It's an average urban area - not primo like Mission Hills, but not problematic like City Heights. There will be a certain amount of property crime, but no more nor less than any other urban area.

[moved]

If you don't have a driveway, be prepared to be very frustrated looking for parking places, and also have long walks.