Is Your Neighborhood Safe? US Neighborhood Safety Scores

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Live Oak

Savannah · Caution

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61out of 100

Caution

Overall safety score

“Go with care. Live Oak is a developing historic midtown neighborhood with emerging local businesses along Waters Avenue, but it experiences higher property crime and sporadic violent crime compared to outer Savannah suburbs. Daytime visits to local spots are generally manageable with standard urban awareness, but visitors should avoid walking alone through quiet residential blocks late at night.”
— Gogo, on Live Oak

Walk score

66/100

Bike score

72/100

Recent local news: Savannah city initiatives have continued targeted revitalization and public safety enhancements along the Waters Avenue commercial corridor bordering Live Oak.

About the area

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Live Oak is a historic, predominantly residential midtown Savannah neighborhood characterized by early 20th-century craftsman bungalows, mature tree canopies, and the revitalizing Waters Avenue commercial corridor. Located just west of Daffin Park, it offers a distinctly local residential environment outside the heavily touristed downtown core.

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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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