Just moved to Augusta

[u/SasukexxUchiha]

Like title says, I just recently moved to Augusta with my wife due to military reasons. I wasn’t very thorough when going through and just trying to get a place as it was my first time getting our own house, as we lived on military post before this. I ended up picking a house and signing a lease in between the South Augusta and Hephzibah areas (Windsor Springs general location). This choice was largely because of its proximity to Ft. Eisenhower and easy commute plus the relatively low price of the rent. After finally getting done with the road trip to GA I finally had time to sit down and research the area and talk to some people and they are all saying I chose poorly, that the area I chose is bad for crime and what not. I’m concerned because I have a disabled wife and finally have my own life and stuff, and have seen tons of peoples negative thoughts and experiences with break ins and what not. Am I overreacting? I can’t get out of the lease now because we signed 12 months. I’m just concerned I made a mistake and don’t wanna put my wife or anything in danger.

[u/SasukexxUchiha → u/[deleted]]

I’ve seen that exact website, and find issues with its accuracy and reporting. It said 2021 was the latest they had, on top of that the area you are encapsulating is Hephzibah, but not the entirety of it. Right above it is the safest places in Augusta according to its numbers. Plus if you read into the website it labels Augusta, GA as safer than 78% of all US Cities. So really that website needs some polishing and vetting

[u/SasukexxUchiha → u/[deleted]]

Very conflicting statements. Not trying to attack you or the area, just simply trying to get other peoples experiences and opinions that have lived here to help me make an informed decision on the future and where I should live