radzioplx t1_jbjzfkh wrote on March 9, 2023 at 4:24 PM

Reply to comment by Beginning_Plane8726 in Is Vernon Hill safe? by [deleted]

Overall for its size and population, Worcester is one of the safest cities. But also overall Vernon Hill is one of the unsafest neighborhoods in the city. Gang shootings etc..don't do drugs, don't sell drugs, and you'll be ok. Lock your car at all times! Edit: Grew up in Vernon Hill, that part of the city has gone downhill in the last 15 years, badly.

dpceee t1_jbk190o wrote on March 9, 2023 at 4:36 PM

And at that, don't leave anything anything in your car, especially anything visible

halfbakedcupcake t1_jblys8l wrote on March 10, 2023 at 12:05 AM

I mean, if someone wants to get at your stuff, they’re gonna get at your stuff. I got my window smashed in despite my very long driveway in a nicer suburb just outside of Worcester. They rifled through every nook and cranny. Stole my ADHD meds (nearly a months worth), gum, change, a sweatshirt, a bag of candy, and my favorite pen. Left my purse and it’s contents though. It’s been about five years, and I’m still salty about it.

dpceee t1_jblzm7s wrote on March 10, 2023 at 12:11 AM

I actually have never had my car broken into in Worcester, but I did here in Germany during the second month being here.

Back home, I literally left nothing more than the CDs and paperwork in the car. Nothing would ever be visible from the window.

There's no hope in catching someone when they break into the car and there's no good footage to identify them.

They stole my GPS, and then stole my golf shoes. I was more angry about the golf shoes, because that felt personal.