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Greetings.
From investors and prospective tenants alike, I hear general disdain for redevelopment areas. Crime being one of the determining factors.
When I am showing a property in such an area, I point out that I have seen the crime statistics on the Police website and that particular neighbourhood has less break-ins and thefts than my so-called nice neighbourhood.
Well, I now have more data to share. My van was stolen yesterday from my home. The police have already recovered it, but it is likely a write-off.
I think one major difference between nice and not-so-nice areas is landscaping. The police officer commented that my alley is one of the worst because everyone has such beautiful fences and hedges. Visibility is diminished and criminals feel protected.
In contrast, many redevelopment areas have shorter fences or chain-link fences with no privacy barriers. And there aren`t many well-tended hedges or archways covered in vines and roses. The alley of one of my not-so-nice-area homes is wide open. Criminals are deterred because they know they are likely to be seen. And residents may also be more watchful because they anticipate more crime.
And yet, it`s my "nice" home that gets it.
Regards,
Sherilynn
From investors and prospective tenants alike, I hear general disdain for redevelopment areas. Crime being one of the determining factors.
When I am showing a property in such an area, I point out that I have seen the crime statistics on the Police website and that particular neighbourhood has less break-ins and thefts than my so-called nice neighbourhood.
Well, I now have more data to share. My van was stolen yesterday from my home. The police have already recovered it, but it is likely a write-off.
I think one major difference between nice and not-so-nice areas is landscaping. The police officer commented that my alley is one of the worst because everyone has such beautiful fences and hedges. Visibility is diminished and criminals feel protected.
In contrast, many redevelopment areas have shorter fences or chain-link fences with no privacy barriers. And there aren`t many well-tended hedges or archways covered in vines and roses. The alley of one of my not-so-nice-area homes is wide open. Criminals are deterred because they know they are likely to be seen. And residents may also be more watchful because they anticipate more crime.
And yet, it`s my "nice" home that gets it.
Regards,
Sherilynn