Is Your Neighborhood Safe? US Neighborhood Safety Scores

Loading map…

Penelope Neighbors

Atlanta · No-go after dark

Approaching Intersection with I-285 and I-20, Atlanta, Georgia — Ken Lund (Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0)

44out of 100

No-go after dark

Overall safety score

“Go with care. Penelope Neighbors is a predominantly residential Westside Atlanta neighborhood with limited commercial draws for typical tourists. Visitors coming to see family, attend community events, or explore nearby parks should stay mindful of their surroundings and avoid walking along poorly lit streets after dark.”
— Gogo, on Penelope Neighbors

Walk score

46/100

Bike score

41/100

Recent local news: City and regional initiatives continue to invest in Westside Atlanta infrastructure, though local law enforcement maintains an active focus on curbing sporadic property crime and gun violence.

About the area

Quiet ResidentialHistoric WestsideCar-DependentUnderstated

Penelope Neighbors is a compact, legacy residential neighborhood in Northwest Atlanta featuring modest mid-century ranch homes and mature tree-lined streets. Positioned near Dixie Hills and Bankhead, it offers proximity to major Westside transit arteries while remaining largely detached from high-density tourist hubs. The community retains a tight-knit local identity amid long-standing socioeconomic challenges.

Read the full “Is Penelope Neighbors safe?” report Advertise your Penelope Neighbors business here!

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.

Is this neighborhood safe? US neighborhood safety scores from VibeLoco

Explore the neighborhood safety map and search