Yes, that is not only a big issue with me, but most everyone else. There are not too many things as bad as living in an area of high crime.
If you'd ever been a victim of crime, violent or property crime, you'd understand that.
I personally feel the reason for the lower crime rate in LA as compared with most other large cities in other states, it the professionalism of law enforcement here. Just my opinion...Not to mention laws like 3 strikes that actually caused many criminals to just leave the state, rather than risk a 3rd hit, and going to the joint for life.
Thanks, I’m a former CHP motor officer. I’ve dealt with many crime victims and have ALMOST been a victim myself, twice.