05-06-2009, 01:24 AM
We have found that here, as in everywhere, the "character' of the neighborhood varies, even from street to street within a subdivision. One neighbor can be all it takes to change the "safety" of an area (We had that in a fairly exclusive suburb in Chicago & have seen it here).
There are many areas here that have strong neighborhood community, and have little to no crime. Some are very expensive (one thing to note, although Pauka'a is an expensive neighborhood, it is not a gated community, so there is no filter, just a strong neighborhood community) some are working class, and some that are very poor (we have delivered "Christmas Wish" presents for a few years, and have seen some very strong communities in very poor areas).
There are many areas here that have strong neighborhood community, and have little to no crime. Some are very expensive (one thing to note, although Pauka'a is an expensive neighborhood, it is not a gated community, so there is no filter, just a strong neighborhood community) some are working class, and some that are very poor (we have delivered "Christmas Wish" presents for a few years, and have seen some very strong communities in very poor areas).