Bong 47 thanx for referencing my list. I've updated it to what I
understand as current times. Just gotta point out that Upper Hill is
safe
Neighborhoods to avoid in Pittsburgh & surrounding areas:

Very high presence of gangs which terrorizes the community... Try to
avoid during the day... Never @ night even in a car:
Homewood North *there are a few quiet streets
Homewood South *there are a few quiet streets
Homewood West
Terrace Village
Bedford Dwellings (southern tip excluded)
Most of Middle Hill
East Hills
Northview Heights
Larimer
Part of Wilkinsburg
Beltzhoover
Mt. Oliver Borough
Knoxville

High amount of gang activity which shapes the lives of most
residents... Try to avoid during the day... Never walk at night:
Duquense
Most of McKeesport
Garfield (Penn ave area excluded)
Most of Lincoln-Lemmington-Belmar (Lower Lincoln)
Most of Hazelwood
Most of Homestead
Glen Hazel
Part of Penn Hills
A few streets of Crawford Roberts Hill
Allentown
Arlington
Mt. Oliver
Arlington Heights

Gang activity is present although its mainly to criminals and
druggies... Safe during the day but Never walk at night:
Part of Clairton
Part of Manchester (Upper Manchester)
California-Kirkbride
Most of Perry South
Most of Marshall-Shadeland
Part of Carrick
Part of East Liberty
Part of Sheraden
Part of Fairywood
Most of Braddock
Rankin
Part of North Braddock
Part of Swissvale
Part of McKees Rocks
Part of Crafton Heights (mainly Greenway Projects)
Part of South Oakland

Lower amounts of gang activity which isn't extremely present to
law-abiding citizens...*Safe during the day edgy night so avoid
walking:
Part of Central Northside
Part of East Allegheny (only East Dutchtown)
Part of FineView (only Allegheny Dwellings Projects)
Part of West Oakland
Most of North Versailles
Part of Baldwin (only Leland Point Apartments)

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