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Spend Some Quality Neighborhood Time.

Are children playing in their front yards unattended? If they are, their parents probably feel the neighborhood is pretty safe. If kids aren't playing outside, it could be that there is a high incidence of crime in the area or it could just be that there are no children in the neighborhood.

Call a Cop.

You can call the local police department and ask about the frequency and nature of calls they have received from that particular area.

Speak to the Neighbors.

Again, talk to the neighbors and ask them if they feel safe. Do they feel comfortable walking around the neighborhood at night? Does the area have a neighborhood watch program? Active neighborhood watch programs are often effective for preventing crime. If your potential neighbors are participating in a similar program, that's usually a good sign.