[villages07]

K-9.... I know you're trying to get a handle on life in the Villages from afar, but, I think these sites are also misleading.

Trulia...talks about Sumter County crime, not the villages.... and most of the supporting statistics seem to be from 2000.

CNN/Money ... says Villages population was 8,600 at the time (2007...based on what data year???); population is now over 70,000.

I think these sites are well-intentioned but very misleading.

Yes, there are property crimes and assaults within the Villages. But, I seriously doubt that 2009 statistics, when measured as a rate per thousand residents, will be anywhere near what these generic websites have reported.

I sure would like to see the official 32162/Sumter Sheriff statistics for crimes for 2009 (knowing that this does not cover the entire Villages). I'll wander over to their website and see if anything is posted.