Crime in Atlantic BeachIs anyone else concerned about the rising crime in Atlantic Beach? I moved here two years ago and since then, there have been numerous shootings, burglaries, and other violent crimes. I moved here to get away from the zoo that Jacksonville has become or so I thought. Any thoughts on what us citizens can do to curtail this problem?
Submitted by miscmood on Wed, 04/16/2008 - 8:33pm.
occasionally i have heard some neighbors near me in the middle of the night arguing quite loudly, but it didn't last too long. the worst thing that's happened to me personally is discovering that someone shot at my bedroom window! i didn't even know it until one nice day i opened that window and saw the outer pane was broken! my next-door neighbor asked me about it, as she'd had someone shoot at her windows as well, and the person next to her, had a glass window in a door shattered completely! i suspect it was kids with a pellet gun, but even so, it's scary to think that the window they were aiming at is where i sleep each night! i have yet to get my window repaired, but will do eventually, of course. most of the time, i find it quiet and pleasant in my ab neighborhood. i do wish, however, something would be done with all of those uncompleted apartments or condos, or whatever they were supposed to be, on mayport road, by the flyover.... MAJOR eyesore, there!!!! deep peace, miscmood
Submitted by RheaDrysdale on Tue, 04/29/2008 - 1:22pm.
This should help combat crime in AB: http://www.shorelines.com/node/756
Protect our oceans, waves and beaches: http://firstcoastsurfrider.com Submitted by alanajulie on Sun, 06/22/2008 - 2:39pm.
Some Safety Tips and Precautions to consider Research has shown that most residential burglaries occur when your home is unoccupied. By following some simple safety tips and precautions and making them a part of your daily security program, you can reduce your exposure and perhaps minimize the probability of becoming just another crime statistic. Remove Obscurity Make sure your there are no bushes that obscure windows and may hide burglars from being seen, breaking in. Present an Occupied Appearance Burglars have no interest in meeting their victims. Most burglars are opportunists and just cruise neighborhoods. Turn on a few lights to create the impression that you're home. Remove Debris Make arrangements for placing debris in the service cans so that the collection agency has no reason to suspect that you are away from home. Word travels fast! Keep your surroundings clean. Reveal Nothing Use only those service people or companies that came strongly referred by close friends. Never engage in idle conversation about your valuable. Don’t risk revealing your valuables to strangers. Personal Information Write ONLY your name on keyrings for parking lots, carwashes and service garages. Be discreet when filling out personal checks. Do not give the wrong people your personal information. Clean Your Lawn Yes, clean your lawn. An unkempt lawn is an indication that the homeowner is away for a long period! Keep your lawn clean and have it moved regularly. Daily Safety Checks Make sure to turn on your security alarm system at night and in your absence. |
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You know, that's a good question. I don't live at Atlantic Beach, but I have noticed that more and more crime reports seem to come out of that area.
I'd be curious to know if the statistics prove the perception.