Advice about choosing a place to live. (Jamestown: apartment complex, condo)

[baloonie]

I've been UT's student for 2 years. Everything is fine, except place to live. Last year, I chose Campus Village because it's so close to the campus, restaurant, grocery, and so on, but just after some months, I was tired of maintenance, noise, and broken stuff. After this bitter experience, in the second year, I chose Old Town with stupid promises from the staff.
I've been looking for a safe apartment for almost 1 month. I consider about living in a townhome next year. Finally, I find Jamestown, but my friend said it is not safe. In contrast, I think Old Orchard is a safe area.
Jamestown in Old Orchard.
The town home is really beautiful, affordable price, walking to UT in miles, but I saw more than 80% negative comments about it in the internet.
I'm really lost! Please give me an advice.
I just need a place that can get to school in miles and safe. House, apartment, townhome, condo... everything is fine!
Thanks!!!

[turtle23]

I'm sure you've gone to house parties behind the engineering building (Bancroft Hills Neighborhood), this area should be avoided as a place of residence along with the housing off of Dorr street (Secor Gardens neighborhood). I do not know one person who has lived in these neighborhoods whose house and/or car hasn't gotten broken into.

If you're looking for a place to avoid noise I would look into Country Club, Jamestown or Steeplechase. I haven't personally lived in these apartments, but I know many people who have lived there and loved it. I wish I had a personal opinion about what you're looking for, but the only apartment complex I have lived in off campus is Olde Towne. However, I know many, many people who have lived at the other complexes and have felt completely safe and at home! I hope this helps!

[CincyExpert]

I'm living behind Engineering next year. I'm not worried about it all. My ex lives at Country Club. Seems like a nice place.