Safety and Cleanliness Jacobsville has struggled with criminal activity in the parks and violence in the neighborhood. The decline of the housing market since 2008 has not helped maintain the appearance of the neighborhood as former homeowners have become accidental landlords and people have fewer resources to maintain and improve their homes. Improving the appearance of the neighborhood holds it up as a place that people care about and reduces the opportunity for crime. Goals for safety and cleanliness are: Advance neighborhood safety by utilizing community, government, and law enforcement resources. Increase neighborhood cleanliness by utilizing community, government, and law enforcement resources. Revitalize and organize Jacobsville Neighborhood Improvement Association, resulting in improved neighborhood connections to strengthen civics and encourage a vibrant, clean, and safe neighborhood. Data In 2012, the top four crimes reported in Jacobsville were vehicular crimes, burglary, vandalism and drug dealing. While the Jacobsville population represents only 5% of the overall Evansville population, the number of reported crimes in Jacobsville represents 10% of the city’s overall reported crime. Story Behind the Numbers In 2013, ECHO Housing Corporation received a Planning and Enhancement grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to assist the Jacobsville community carry out core BCJI initiatives. The Jacobsville community in Evansville, Indiana has experienced physical and social disorder and has been negatively impacted by crime, especially those affecting residents quality of live. In 2012, the top four crimes reported in Jacobsville were vehicular crimes, burglary, vandalism and drug dealing. While the Jacobsville population represents only 5% of the overall Evansville population, the number of reported crimes in Jacobsville represents 10% of the city’s overall reported crime. The primary drivers of crime in the Jacobsville community have been identified as including economic deprivation, blight and urban decay, drug activity, low neighborhood cohesion, and sense of helplessness among Jacobsville residents. Specific project goals include: To conduct comprehensive research and data analysis of Jacobsville’s crime drivers in order to inform planning, design and implementation of coordinated, placed-based strategies.
Safety and Cleanliness Jacobsville has struggled with criminal activity in the parks and violence in the neighborhood. The decline of the housing market since 2008 has not helped maintain the appearance of the neighborhood as former homeowners have become accidental landlords and people have fewer resources to maintain and improve their homes. Improving the appearance of the neighborhood holds it up as a place that people care about and reduces the opportunity for crime. Goals for safety and cleanliness are: Advance neighborhood safety by utilizing community, government, and law enforcement resources. Increase neighborhood cleanliness by utilizing community, government, and law enforcement resources. Revitalize and organize Jacobsville Neighborhood Improvement Association, resulting in improved neighborhood connections to strengthen civics and encourage a vibrant, clean, and safe neighborhood. Data In 2012, the top four crimes reported in Jacobsville were vehicular crimes, burglary, vandalism and drug dealing. While the Jacobsville population represents only 5% of the overall Evansville population, the number of reported crimes in Jacobsville represents 10% of the city’s overall reported crime. Story Behind the Numbers In 2013, ECHO Housing Corporation received a Planning and Enhancement grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to assist the Jacobsville community carry out core BCJI initiatives. The Jacobsville community in Evansville, Indiana has experienced physical and social disorder and has been negatively impacted by crime, especially those affecting residents quality of live. In 2012, the top four crimes reported in Jacobsville were vehicular crimes, burglary, vandalism and drug dealing. While the Jacobsville population represents only 5% of the overall Evansville population, the number of reported crimes in Jacobsville represents 10% of the city’s overall reported crime. The primary drivers of crime in the Jacobsville community have been identified as including economic deprivation, blight and urban decay, drug activity, low neighborhood cohesion, and sense of helplessness among Jacobsville residents. Specific project goals include: To conduct comprehensive research and data analysis of Jacobsville’s crime drivers in order to inform planning, design and implementation of coordinated, placed-based strategies.