People in one of Houston’s wealthiest neighborhoods say crime has gotten so bad, they’re scared.
Those who live in West University Place say the crime is out of control and they won’t even go out at night anymore.
It was recently ranked as one of the Top Ten wealthiest towns in America, but residents are learning firsthand that no zip code is immune to crime.
“I’ve been here 35 years and this is not West University.” said Heidi Dugan. As the top selling realtor in West U, Dugan hasn’t been able to explain a sudden shift that seems to have almost everyone in the area on edge. “All of a sudden, there’s been a rash in crime and I’m just super concerned.” said Dugan. “I walk at night and you walk your dog and it just changes your neighborhood if you’re thinking ‘I can’t let my kids go out and play.'”
The recent stabbing of her neighbor and the mass shooting in the area that wounded nine people only add to growing concerns over the recent and unusual uptick in burglaries and robberies.
