I'm moving to The Villages, part of which is in Sumter County. When visiting there I noticed that a large number of the golf carts that are used to travel throughout the area had golf bags left unattended on the carts while people went off to eat or shop. I am very nervous about leaving anything of value exposed like that due to a lifetime as a LEO. I expect to do a lot of my travel by golf cart.

This is a general inquiry, is there much criminal activity in The Villages? As a retired LEO I habitually carry a handgun and I will probably continue to do so even if The Villages are considered relatively crime free.

Any insight you can provide will be appreciated.

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