Moving to Beaumont, CA

[worried]

We are moving to Beaumont, CA and have a son entering 9th grade. Are there gangs there?

[Steven L. Sachs]

Interesting question.

Without giving you a "yes or no" answer, you have weigh the odds.

Beaumont is located in Riverside County, and because Riverside County is part of Greater Los Angeles, gang members might move to the suburbs (note: I say "member" as opposed to gangs) in the area.

It's noted that the the Beaumont Police department is an active participant of the local Chamber of Commerce "Graffiti Task Force".

Now having said all that....I just want you to know that gangs and gang members cut across ALL demographics.

I work in Illinois in the suburbs as a PO, and I have seen first hand gang members living in the projects, and $1 million dollar+ mansions.

I repeat.....although gangs may not be operating in a wealthy suburb....there are wealthy suburbs throughout the United States that have gang members living there. With Beuamont having a population of 28,000 plus, the odds are pretty good on the above statement.

THIS IS JUST AN OPINION. Would suggest you contact local authorities, including Probation Department for more information

[Mr_Ware]

As far as from the information that i've gathered, i've encountered several gangs in that city that are active. Two being Latino gangs, the other being an african-american crips gang. Couldnt tell you much more outside of that.

[Unknown]

WoW... interesting