Original sentence: However, despite being considered a “no-go” zone, Park Place is traversed by many of Norfolk's largest thoroughfares, and is generally safe to travel through.Virginia law gives the city of Norfolk little recourse in dealing with this problem
Edited sentence: But the gang activity is increasing at a high rate such as the Bloods, and Crips.However, a “no-go” zone, Park Place is traversed by many of Norfolk's largest thoroughfares, but isn't safe to travel through at night.Many local residents complain to city council of how tired they are to being woken up by loud gun shots at night, and how their children can’t even go to certain areas because they’re scared of getting beat up or killed for wearing the wrong colors.Other gangs have been newly formed such as SGM, Squizit, BHB, Purple Haze, 9tek, and Wetset.Tension also rises from Huntersville a rival neighborhood, which is also known for its crime and gang activity.They are also getting aggravated that every time (according to them) they call the police it takes almost an hour for them to respond, long after the issue has left.This has caused the murder and crime rate to rise, and Norfolk Police notice this, but seem to be at a lost to know how to deal with this situation, as well as the rest of the Hampton Roads area, which are having the same issues in different cities.This is surprising since some of the area in Park Place is across the street from the cities park and zoo