Seattlest Asks: Which Hood Is Seattle's Shadiest Hood?

Published: August 16, 2007, 6:52 pm

We want to know where's the scariest place to live or hang out within Seattle city limits. (Sorry, Skyway and White Center. Check again after annexation.) Recent news stories have pushed several neighborhoods into contention: Rainier Beach: The Safeway parking lot is "plagued by thugs", disgruntled patrons firebomb a video store, and gangs patronize the library. Broadway: From Slog today: "Broadway has turned into a 1st Class GHETTO. Why is nothing being done about it? I can't wait for my least to be up next April. When I move from here this time, it will be the LAST time. In case I don't see you next April, Bub-bye Seattle. It's been real." The Ave: Business owners have been wringing their hands about Ave rats and vacancy rates for over a decade. Downtown (Third & Pine): The Bon's backyard has ruffians, not mere thugs, and has such a criminal hot spot that it's spurred an effort to retake the corner. Is anywhere else in Seattle scarier than these hoods?

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