In this article, you'll learn:

• How crime influences office location choices and return-to-office rates.
• The impact of high crime on office occupancy and property values.
• The trend of companies moving to safer, suburban communities.
• How tenants can negotiate better lease terms in a crime-affected market.

In a post-pandemic leasing environment, priorities have shifted. Offices are under higher scrutiny because well, if employees don’t like the commute, the area, or the seating arrangements, they can opt for remote collaboration.
In this Flight to Quality, certain factors emerge in the new demand for office buildings. Premium amenities, welcoming facilities, and an area surrounded by a culture of safety are now the standard for a well-populated office.
And although crime was always a deterrent for a successful office location, now it may be the central indicator of how well a building may perform. So, if a more robust return to office is your goal, it may be time to analyze how the area surrounding your properties is harming occupancy levels.
Let’s explore how an area’s crime influences its office mark