I agree with a lot of what you say, except the part about robberies from golf carts. We've been here 5-6 years, and there has been a continual problem with theft from golf carts - mostly theft of golf clubs, and for awhile there was a rash of thefts of the actual carts. People tend to leave their carts outside the country clubs when they go in for a drink or for lunch, and come out and find stuff missing. There have been many threads posted about these thefts and what people are doing to deter them. Suggestion - just don't be complacent about it. Cover your clubs up, or lock them, and don't leave anything valuable like a range finder, sky caddie, or woman's purse on the cart when you're not there.
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Originally Posted by buggyone
No, The Villages is not 100% crime free but it is safer than any other area of the country I have ever heard of. Where else can someone feel 100% safe walking on deserted streets after midnight or driving in a golf cart along a cart path that is unlit through woodsy areas?
I can only think of one violent crime in the 2 years I have been here and that was a domestic shooting between wife and husband in their home.
You will see a rude person once in a great while but no fighting. The crowds at the town squares are very pleasant. I actually like to see the teens around Spanish Springs - all are non-threatening and basically it is a great safe environment for them to be in.
Very few robberies from golf carts except when parked in large lots at the edges of The Villages.
This is truly the best place you can imagine to live.
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