For census reasons, Pine Hills, Florida is a designated area, and there are about 84,000 people living there. It’s in Orange County, which is on the edge of Orlando.
Pine Hills is famous for having a lot of different kinds of people, a strong sense of community, and important historical sites. However, it has a bad image for being one of the safest places in Florida, with a lot of violent and property crimes happening there.
Based on crime rates and rankings from different sources, this piece will look at five of Pine Hills’ most dangerous neighborhoods.
Silver Star Road / North Hiawassee Road
The Silver Star Road/North Hiawassee Road neighborhood is in the northwest of Pine Hills, close to the Ocoee county line. There are single-family houses, apartments, and businesses in this suburban area.
NeighborhoodScout says that there are 67 serious crimes for every 1,000 people living in this neighborhood and 87 property crimes for every 1,000 people living in this neighborhood.
Break-ins, theft, robbery, and assault are the most common crimes recorded here. There are 23% poor people in the Silver Star Road/North Hiawassee Road neighborhood, and the average household income is $36,000.
West Colonial Drive / North Pine Hills Road
The area of West Colonial Drive / North Pine Hills Road is in the middle of Pine Hills, close to where two major roads meet. There are residential, business, and industrial properties in this mixed-use area.
NeighborhoodScout says that there are 65 serious crimes for every 1,000 people living in this neighborhood and 85 property crimes for every 1,000 people living in this neighborhood. Most of the crimes recorded in this area are theft, assault, burglary, and robbery.
A quarter of the people living in the West Colonial Drive/North Pine Hills Road neighborhood are poor, and the average family income is $35,000.
Balboa Drive / North Hastings Street
The area around Balboa Drive and North Hastings Street is in the northeastern part of Pine Hills, close to the line with Orlando. There are both single-family houses and mobile homes in this suburban area.
NeighborhoodScout says that there are 63 serious crimes for every 1,000 people living in this neighborhood and 83 property crimes for every 1,000 people living in this neighborhood.
Most of the crimes recorded in this area are theft, break-ins, and assaults. A median household income of $34,000 and a poverty rate of 27% can be found in the Balboa Drive/North Hastings Street area.
Clarcona Ocoee Road / North Apopka Vineland Road
The Clarcona Ocoee Road/North Apopka Vineland Road neighborhood is in the northwest of Pine Hills, close to the Ocoee county line. There are big lots, farms, and ranches in this country area.
NeighborhoodScout says that there are 61 serious crimes for every 1,000 people living in this neighborhood and 81 property crimes for every 1,000 people living in this neighborhood. The most common crimes in this area are theft, breaking and entering, and theft of a motor car.
There are 22% poor people living in the Clarcona Ocoee Road/North Apopka Vineland Road neighborhood, and the average household income is $37,000.
West Colonial Drive / North Powers Drive
The area around West Colonial Drive and North Powers Drive is in the middle of Pine Hills, close to where two important roads meet. There are residential, business, and industrial properties in this mixed-use area.
NeighborhoodScout says that there are 59 serious crimes for every 1,000 people living in this neighborhood and 79 property crimes for every 1,000 people living in this neighborhood.
Most of the crimes recorded in this area are theft, assault, burglary, and robbery. A quarter of the people living in the West Colonial Drive/North Powers Drive neighborhood are poor, and the average family income is $36,000.
In conclusion
Pine Hills is a lively and varied place with lots of things to do and chances. Even so, there are some parts of Pine Hills that are very violent and full of crime.
These five neighborhoods are some of the riskiest in Pine Hills. Both residents and tourists should stay away from them or be careful when going near them.
Even though people are working to bring these places back to life and make them better, a lot more work needs to be done before they can be called safe and livable.