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Pattersontown

Tuscaloosa · Caution

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55out of 100

Caution

Overall safety score

“Go with care. Pattersontown is a longstanding, primarily residential enclave in West Tuscaloosa that is generally calm during the daytime, but visitors should exercise caution due to elevated property crime and occasional violent incidents in the surrounding area. There is minimal tourist infrastructure, so visits are best kept to daytime hours when accessing nearby historical or dining spots.”
— Gogo, on Pattersontown

Walk score

34/100

Bike score

38/100

Recent local news: Local law enforcement continues focused patrols in the broader West Tuscaloosa area to curb recurring vehicle break-ins and sporadic firearm-related incidents.

About the area

ResidentialQuietCar-DependentHistoric Enclave

Pattersontown is a historic residential neighborhood in West Tuscaloosa positioned just southwest of Downtown and near Stillman College. It is characterized by modest single-family homes, local churches, and quiet residential blocks. While rooted in local community heritage, it experiences economic challenges typical of older West End districts.

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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