Despite some high crime rates, Lubbock is still a great place to live and raise a family. But which neighborhoods are actually the safest?

According to Neighborhood Scout, the 10 neighborhoods below are the safest in Lubbock based on crime rates that include both property crimes and violent crimes.

According to the site, Lubbock does need to improve its overall crime rate:

With a crime rate of 54 per one thousand residents, Lubbock has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes - from the smallest towns to the very largest cities.

What do you think about the findings? Share your thoughts with us in the comments.

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    Zip codes: 79382, 79424, 79358
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    Hurlwood

    Zip codes: 79407, 79382
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    Quaker Ave./98th St

    Zip codes: 79424
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    82nd St./Louisville Ave

    Zip codes: 79423
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    98th St./Ave P

    Zip codes: 79423
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    Chicago Ave./Clinton Ave

    Zip codes: 79424
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    Milwaukee Ave. & 98th St. Area

    Zip codes: 79424
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    Burris

    Zip codes: 79423, 79404, 79364
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    Quaker Ave./82nd St.

    Zip codes: 79423
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    98th St./Memphis Ave.

    Zip codes: 79423
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