Those are violent areas that have been in downward spirals for years, esp Flint.

Birmingham isn't really a violent crime city.

Look at the violent crimes (aggravated robberies, car-jackings, homicides).

So a non-violent and non-sex-offense felony that happened long ago so that at least five years time has passed since release could be forgiven; but only if no other arrests happened.

Look for violent crimes around the unit; I usually look for things like Agg Assault, sex crimes, family violence, burglaries, etc.

This guy is college educated, clean cut, good looking but has a long and fairly violent record...

Some can potentially become violent.

Otherwise if you call about a report make sure you let the police department know your the "PROPEPTYOWNER" and you want to verify no illegal activity was cause of response, they will usually tell you if it's just a domestic.Now "Domestic issues" can become violent.. and when to get more involved usually is when NOISE level from yelling, or property damage has occurs so you can write up a lease violation and proceed from there. 

I won't accept anyone with any violent felonies, or any felonies within the past 10 years.

So when looking at the crime maps you look at violent versus non violent offenses.