Safest areas in Springfield?

[VAgent]

I recently moved to N. Pearl St., in Springfield's SW quadrant. So far, so good. Most of our neighbors (aside from one immediately next door, who insisted that she has the sole right to park directly in front of her house) have been very welcoming.

[Springfielder]

I've been in Springfield for over 10 years, and although like anywhere, there's been items that went missing from my yard...but as a whole, I find this neighborhood to be one of the safest. I also agree with the poster that mentioned how warm and inviting the neighbors are, which is quite true. The only area of real concern is what's referred to as Hampsterdam...there's still hookers and drug activity. That section: 5th to 8th, Blvd to Pearl. There are many families with young children, and overall, the neighborhood is quiet, friendly and safe.

[nvrenuf]

Actually even Hamsterdam has been quiet lately. Creepy quiet as one resident put it.

[AlexS]

Even though I live in Hamsterdam (on Perry St), safety is not my prime concern. It has been very quiet. My biggest issue is trash everywhere which seems to know no boundaries and exists even outside of Springfield. Still contemplating what can be done about it.

[konstantconsumer]

In 11 years on Silver Street I have only had one crime commited against me.  Was robbed and carjacked at gunpoint in front of my house in the early hours after work about 3 years ago.  Other than that all has been good.

That's all? 

I think that would be enough for me to move!!!!

i was robbed at gunpoint on riverside and goodwin on 12/25/08.  it could happen anywhere.  In my 4ish years in Springfield, i haven't had a single incident.  Laura st south of 8th is pretty amazing.

[gogators07]

The quads above 8th are also pretty amazing as well and just as safe.

[hanjin1]

Well Hanjin, I'm on Walnut below 2nd and it's always been pretty quiet here. Thankfully, we've never even had stuff stolen off the porch. 

When I say it's quiet here, I mean quiet. I chose SPR because I thought its location near downtown would make it vibrant. It's not. Knowing JAX better, I think we would choose Riverside if we could do it all over again. The houses and neighbors are lovely, but it is a bit dull over here and I'm far more tied to a car than I would have been in Riverside. That said, it was the house that sold on SPR and we're still pretty fond of Our Lady of Perpetual Maintenance.

You'll get 100 different opinions on SPR block-by-block. Ask the immediate neighbors and then go with your gut.

Just wanted to say that when i said rough around the outer boundaries, I meant to say past the borders I mentioned. I know Ionia isn't all that bad but there are some areas closer to 1st street that are a little iffy. I'm asian and have ridden my bike through there and have gotten a fair amount of name calling that one time. I haven't been through there since. This is not to say that it's like that everywhere, but there are still some pockets that are. I just know the more central you stay in Springfield the better it gets.

[movedsouth]

For "numbers" see:

Where crimes are committed: http://www.sprwatch.org/crimes.html . This data is from the COJ crime data, but higher resolution. Updated whenever the COJ database is updated. Enter "180" in the text box to get the last 180 day worth of data

Where criminals live: http://www.sprwatch.org/map.html . Based on JSO jail population data. Updated daily. Lists the addresses that are published by JSO . Note they are not always accurate (e.g. sometimes they are abandoned lots)

[comncense]

Anyone have an opinion on the Lofts on Market? The 1951 Market Lofts that is. How's that area?

[jacksonvilleconfidential]

In 11 years on Silver Street I have only had one crime commited against me.  Was robbed and carjacked at gunpoint in front of my house in the early hours after work about 3 years ago.  Other than that all has been good.

Oh, thats all? LOL.

[nvrenuf]

In 11 years on Silver Street I have only had one crime commited against me.  Was robbed and carjacked at gunpoint in front of my house in the early hours after work about 3 years ago.  Other than that all has been good.

Oh, thats all? LOL.

As Konstantconsumer said:

i was robbed at gunpoint on riverside and goodwin on 12/25/08.  it could happen anywhere.  In my 4ish years in Springfield, i haven't had a single incident.  Laura st south of 8th is pretty amazing.

Hell, a bicyclist was hit with a brick and brutally raped in the heart of 5 points not too long ago. Multiple rapes in the beaches area. Home invasions in Deerwood. Violent crime is all over this city. People who think they are immune are naive...or well-armed...or cops.

[chris farley]

I wish someone would define the word safe. 

[jacksonvilleconfidential]

Im well armed.

[nvrenuf]

Anyone have an opinion on the Lofts on Market? The 1951 Market Lofts that is. How's that area?

Good area. Great neighbors there, very active in the community, several artists of varying kinds.

[KuroiKetsunoHana]

isn't that the place where you can have part ov an abandoned school for the low low price ov more than any sensible person would pay for the small amount ov space you get?