The Saanvi family wants to move to a new town. How can they best determine whether a certain part of the town has gangs?

Current criminal reports provide the most direct evidence about gang activity in an area. Checking residents’ names does not reliably show whether gangs are present, and school rankings or alcohol-related factors do not directly answer the question. Therefore, assessing current criminal reports is the best choice.

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