Case Studies
4. Distribution of Crime
Fred and Joann have decided to relocate when Fred retires next year. They have lived in San Diego, California, for the past 22 years and are ready for a change of pace. They both want their next home to be in a safe region where community values are highly regarded. They also want to be in a friendly area where they can feel comfortable letting their grandchildren play unsupervised in the yard during their summer visits.
Joann has considered several possibilities but is not leaning toward moving somewhere in the southeast region of the United States. She is considering Florida, South Carolina, or Georgia. From everything she has heard about the area, she thinks this would be the safest place for her family. Joann has also always been fond of the idea of “southern hospitality” and feels like this would be the perfect place to start the next chapter of their lives.