I live a good bit south of pittsburgh (where shootings are a common occurance). There's some towns around me that are pretty bad but the one i live in is just run down. I supposed there's a drug problem compared to "ideal" towns, but it usually doesn't lead to anything. There's no gang activity and a stabbing/shooting/murder only happens about once a year sometimes less. The drugs are just a by product of the fact that there isn't anything to do here. Its a good place to go too if your old and want a calm place to retire at, but if you're young it's a prison.