Never thought I'd say this, but if I had the chance to leave NO, I would. I have a daughter turning three next month and I worry for her all the time when thinking of the future here(NO).
Since I've been reading your posts, I've always assumed you lived in Chicago.
I get your point though. I live in B.R. now and the crime is out of control here too. Murder in broad daylight, murder everyday and getting closer and closer to our neighborhood. The for sale signs are everywhere around us.
I regularly second guess my decision about moving back here. I kinda wish I would have bought a place in the boonies.