Portage Park, Jefferson Park, O'Hare, Edison Park, Norwood Park, Dunning, Sauganash, and Forest Glen reported no shooting deaths or injuries this summer, while other neighborhoods reported a combined total of 125 people shot and an estimated 247 wounded this summer. What makes these neighborhoods consistently the safest neighborhoods in the city?
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I've lived in Dunning/Belmont Heights for about 24 years. I think the far northwest side tends to be safe for a several reasons:
1. Older population. Average age is close to 50.
2. Lots of cops and city workers tend to live there.
3. Relatively high employment and income levels.
I lived in Dunning during my high school and college years.Do you think that when the older population begins passing on that the neighborhood will begin changing? I mean Belmont-Cragin had the same dynamics you speak of, and the neighborhood has such a different face today. What are your thoughts?
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