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East Thomas Gardens

Birmingham · No-go after dark

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42out of 100

No-go after dark

Overall safety score

“Skip unless visiting family, friends, or conducting specific community business in the neighborhood. The area deals with persistent violent and property crime challenges common to the broader northwest Birmingham sector, and there are virtually no tourist amenities. Visitors seeking Birmingham's cultural and dining attractions will be much better served staying closer to Downtown or the Southside.”
— Gogo, on East Thomas Gardens

Walk score

34/100

Bike score

28/100

Recent local news: Birmingham Police Department reports reflect ongoing efforts to curb gun violence and property crime across the West Precinct, which includes the East Thomas area.

About the area

Quiet ResidentialLow-Income EnclaveCar-DependentSubsidized Housing

East Thomas Gardens is a predominantly residential and public housing enclave nestled within the historic East Thomas neighborhood of Birmingham. Situated just northwest of the central business district, the community is characterized by modest single-family dwellings, garden-style apartment complexes, and quiet residential side streets. It offers quick vehicular access to Interstate 65 and downtown landmarks but lacks direct commercial amenities.

Scores are safety-driven: recent crime levels and local news, plus Census data on income and poverty, housing, education and household make-up, and access to vehicles, internet and health coverage. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee. Neighborhood outlines come from official city and US Census boundary data.

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