This thread popped up on a search I did. I live a mile closer to the ghetto than LMM's place, and I was never scared. I also worked at the hospital mentioned above in trauma, and I would have assault victims all the time. It's usually the homeless beating the shit out of each other or it involves drunk tourists. I always have prisoners and gunshot wounds too. I see the aftermath of the violence in the hospital, but I don't really see it in normal day to day living. I love LAs Vegas, and again, I have never been scared living in what is considered a very sketchy neighborhood :shrug:
If you have always dreamed of living there, do it.