Anyone in Providence will tell you to stay as East as you can. Some of the worst areas in Providence are the southern areas and the western areas. Some of the best places to move are on the far East Side. This includes Blackstone, Wayland, and Fox Point. Some of the worst areas, on the West and South Sides, include Upper South Providence, Lower South Providence, and West End. When it comes to crime, Lower South Providence is the worst neighborhood.
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