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Poll: Do You Feel Safe in Fenton and in the Surrounding Areas?

Readers react to a report about low violent-crime rates in Fenton but problems elsewhere in the region.

Earlier this week, Fenton Patch reported .

The story noted that, based on recent FBI statistics, nearby Flint is the most violent city in the nation. It also explored a couple of recent incidents in Holly and Holly Township.

While violent-crime rates in Fenton remain low, larcenies and thefts are on the rise.

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Do you feel safe in Fenton? How about the surrounding areas?

Here are some of the responses we received on the Fenton Patch Facebook Page earlier this week:

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  • Adam R. Hazlett said, "My wife and I recently moved to Fenton from the metro Detroit area (Wayne, to be exact). I feel safe here. My wife can ride her bike without worries."
  • Patrick Hovey said, "Just make sure you lock your car doors. Might not be any murders here but there are some little scumbag kids running around breaking into cars constantly. Other than that it's definitely a good town to feel safe in."
  • Shaun Thompson said, "I grew up in Detroit so I am always on guard. Although Fenton is much better, it is not without crime. As a matter of fact we had someone try to bust through our front door on Friday night."
  • Michael Henk said, "Crime is minimal, but the problem is growing. I spoke with a city cop a few weeks ago who said that since the economy crashed, we've had a lot of people come down from Flint to buy foreclosed houses."
  • Shane Puckett said, "...The crime is drug related...the drugs in this town are rampant... its horrible... they are hitting peoples homes...cars...the ... something tragic and violent is bound to happen if things dont start changing."
  • Bre Clark said, "...Overall I do feel safe in Fenton, aside from the numerous car break ins and robberies of pharmacies, nothing really violent that i am aware of. oh, and the , that is scary but any of these things happen no matter where ya go :(."

What do you think?


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