Best crime map to use as of 2023?

[Dan Tran]

Happy New Years, everyone! 

I'm a buyer looking to potentially purchase cheaper rental properties in rougher neighborhoods.

What are some good crime maps to use to make sure I'm not buying a property within a warzone or violent crimes area?

[Joe Norman]

Quote from @Dan Tran:

Quote from @Nicholas L.:

@Dan Tran

just curious - why is this your goal?

 Hi Nicholas. I want to explore Section 8 as a RE strategy

Keep in mind that subsidized tenants can use their voucher in any neighborhood (especially in states like MD where "source of income" is a protected class). In my experience they don't want to be in "rougher" neighborhoods anymore than a quality market rate tenant does. If you're buying in cheap/rough areas then you're likely going to be getting market rate tenants who, for whatever reason (but usually something in their criminal or rental background) can't rent in better areas and can't qualify for vouchers.

Nothing wrong with being a low-income housing provider as an RE strategy, just don't assume that subsidized tenants will be flocking to your units.

Good luck!