I lived in Dorchester,ma for 35 yrs Vernon hill is not a bad area just becareful on Main st. Chandler and Pleasant can get alittle crazy but other than that the rest of Worcester is good.I like Groove st and Park ave.Highland st. Area.If you do move there Watchout for Kelly sq dope addicts and go eat breakfast at the Broadway they have good food havent been there since i lived on Columbia st near vernon hill.