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Birmingham neighborhood safety scores
127 Birmingham neighborhoods scored, averaging 64/100. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually. Every area links straight to its outline on the map.
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Comfortable to walk around, day or evening.
- Mountain Brook· BirminghamMountain Brook is a picturesque, heavily forested suburb tucked just over Red Mountain from downtown Birmingham. It is organized around charming Europ96Go
- Liberty Park· BirminghamLiberty Park is an upscale, master-planned enclave situated along the Cahaba River in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. It features manicured subdivisions, pri94Go
- Crestline Heights· BirminghamSituated immediately adjacent to Mountain Brook's vibrant Crestline Village, Crestline Heights is an upscale, leafy neighborhood characterized by hist94Go
- Vestwood Hills· BirminghamVestwood Hills is a quiet, tree-canopied enclave of single-family homes situated in the foothills just south of Birmingham. It offers a tranquil subur93Go
- Lane Park· BirminghamLane Park is a picturesque district nestled between Birmingham's Southside ridge and upscale Mountain Brook, anchored by lush botanical attractions an92Go
- Mayfair· BirminghamNestled in Homewood along Shades Creek, Mayfair features leafy residential streets lined with mid-century cottages, newly built craftsman homes, and m90Go
- Hollywood· BirminghamHollywood is a picturesque historic neighborhood in Homewood, Alabama, famous for its 1920s Spanish Revival and English Tudor cottages nestled beneath90Go
- Cahaba Hills· BirminghamNestled near the Cahaba River basin and the Highway 280 corridor, Cahaba Hills is an established residential neighborhood featuring single-family home89Go
- Tutwiler Farm· BirminghamTutwiler Farm is an upscale suburban neighborhood situated in the scenic rolling hills of the Trussville/northeast Jefferson County corridor. Characte88Go
- Morris· BirminghamLocated along Interstate 65 and Highway 31 in northern Jefferson County, Morris is a peaceful, sprawling community characterized by rolling hills, sin86Go
- Mountain Park· BirminghamMountain Park is a quiet, heavily wooded suburban neighborhood characterized by well-maintained single-family homes, winding hilly roads, and close pr86Go
- Edgemont· BirminghamEdgemont is a charming, tree-lined residential neighborhood characterized by mid-century homes, well-tended yards, and craftsman bungalows. Located ju86Go
- Cahaba Oaks· BirminghamCahaba Oaks is an established, wooded residential neighborhood located along the southern fringe of Birmingham near the Cahaba River corridor. It feat86Go
- Asbury Park· BirminghamSituated along the Highway 280 corridor southeast of downtown Birmingham, Asbury Park is an affluent, master-planned suburban community characterized 85Go
- Altamont Park· BirminghamPerched along the ridgeline of Red Mountain, Altamont Park is a prestigious historic neighborhood known for its lush tree canopy, grand estates, and p85Go
- Gardendale· BirminghamLocated roughly 13 miles north of downtown Birmingham along Interstate 65, Gardendale is an established residential community characterized by subdivi85Go
- Cahaba Landing· BirminghamCahaba Landing is a quiet residential community nestled near the Cahaba River in the scenic southeastern outskirts of Birmingham. Visitors will find a84Go
- Grants Mill· BirminghamGrants Mill spans the scenic Cahaba River corridor near the Interstate 459 junction, transitioning between eastern Birmingham and Irondale. The area i83Go
- Bentley Hills· BirminghamBentley Hills is a leafy, residential enclave characterized by mid-century single-family homes and winding, tree-covered streets. It offers a calm sub83Go
- Robbins Crossroads· BirminghamRobbins Crossroads is an unincorporated rural community northwest of Birmingham characterized by rolling wooded hills, single-family homes on large lo83Go
- Sunset Mountain· BirminghamSunset Mountain is an elevated, tranquil residential neighborhood nestled along the ridges overlooking greater Birmingham. It features winding tree-li83Go
- Fieldstown· BirminghamFieldstown is a suburban corridor in north Jefferson County centered along Fieldstown Road near Gardendale. It features convenient retail centers, cas82Go
- Self Creek· BirminghamLocated north of Birmingham near the Blount County line, Self Creek offers a scenic, rural Alabama landscape filled with rolling hills, farmland, and 82Go
- Forest Park· BirminghamForest Park is an upscale, historic neighborhood perched on the slopes of Red Mountain, known for its Craftsman bungalows, Mediterranean estates, and 80Go
- Highland Avenue Historic District· BirminghamStretching along a scenic, tree-lined parkway on the southern edge of Birmingham, Highland Avenue connects three picturesque historic parks flanked by80Go
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- Bradford· BirminghamLocated near Pinson in northern Jefferson County, Bradford is a historic former mining community characterized by wooded landscapes, single-family hom79Go, stay aware
- Leeds· BirminghamLeeds is an exurban community straddling Jefferson, St. Clair, and Shelby counties, known for outdoor attractions, motor racing, and major retail hubs79Go, stay aware
- Bridlewood Forest Estates· BirminghamBridlewood Forest Estates is a tranquil suburban neighborhood characterized by mid-sized single-family homes, mature trees, and cul-de-sacs. It is str78Go, stay aware
- Innsbrooke· BirminghamLocated in the northeastern outskirts of the Birmingham metro area near Pinson and Center Point, Innsbrooke is a predominantly residential enclave of 76Go, stay aware
- Crestline Gardens· BirminghamCrestline Gardens is a tranquil, mid-century residential neighborhood tucked between Eastwood, Irondale, and Mountain Brook. Filled with post-war bric75Go, stay aware
- Lake Shore Estates· BirminghamLake Shore Estates is a mid-century suburban residential pocket situated in south Birmingham near the Homewood municipal line. It is characterized by 75Go, stay aware
- Coaldale· BirminghamLocated north of Birmingham proper near the Warrior and Morris area, Coaldale is characterized by wooded residential lots, modest single-family homes,75Go, stay aware
- Bayview· BirminghamBayview is an unincorporated historic coal-mining settlement situated along the shores of Bayview Lake in western Jefferson County. The area features 74Go, stay aware
- Central Highlands· BirminghamCentral Highlands is a picturesque, tree-shaded residential district known for historic architecture, prominent public parks, and a strong community f74Go, stay aware
- Highland Residence Park· BirminghamNestled on the slopes of Red Mountain, this historic residential neighborhood is celebrated for its lush tree-lined streets, ornate early-20th-century74Go, stay aware
- Fultondale· BirminghamLocated roughly ten minutes north of downtown Birmingham along I-65 and US-31, Fultondale is a sprawling suburban municipality featuring quiet subdivi74Go, stay aware
- Beltona· BirminghamBeltona is an unincorporated rural community north of Birmingham near Warrior, characterized by rolling wooded hills, dispersed single-family homes, a74Go, stay aware
- Ivanhoe· BirminghamIvanhoe is an established, hilly residential pocket situated along Birmingham's Southside near Red Mountain and the UAB campus. It is characterized by73Go, stay aware
- Chalkville· BirminghamChalkville is an unincorporated suburban area nestled between Center Point and Trussville in northeastern Jefferson County. Characterized by mid-centu73Go, stay aware
- Walker Chapel· BirminghamWalker Chapel offers a low-density, suburban feel with rolling wooded terrain, single-family homes, and access to local retail along Decatur Highway a73Go, stay aware
- Richmond Place· BirminghamRichmond Place is a quiet, tree-lined historic neighborhood nestled on the slopes of Birmingham's Southside near Five Points South. Known for its earl71Go, stay aware
- Pawnee Heights· BirminghamPawnee Heights is an unincorporated, low-density residential pocket located in northern Jefferson County near Pinson and Fultondale. It features singl71Go, stay aware
- Crocker Junction· BirminghamLocated north of downtown Birmingham near Fultondale and Coalburg, Crocker Junction is an unincorporated pocket characterized by wooded hills, railway71Go, stay aware
- Glen Iris· BirminghamGlen Iris is a leafy, historic Southside neighborhood characterized by early 20th-century bungalows, apartment complexes, and a heavy population of UA71Go, stay aware
- Little Italy· BirminghamLittle Italy is a cozy micro-neighborhood nestled in Southside Birmingham, renowned for its heritage eateries, student-friendly hangouts, and historic71Go, stay aware
- Overbrook Estates· BirminghamOverbrook Estates is a mid-century, tree-lined residential community situated in eastern Birmingham near the Roebuck area. The neighborhood consists m71Go, stay aware
- Avon Park· BirminghamAvon Park is a charming, leafy residential section within Birmingham's historic Forest Park-South Avondale area. Characterized by early 20th-century b71Go, stay aware
- Spring Lake Estates· BirminghamSpring Lake Estates is an established suburban-style neighborhood characterized by mid-century single-family homes, mature trees, and rolling terrain.71Go, stay aware
- Anderson Place Historic District· BirminghamAnderson Place Historic District is a scenic residential neighborhood in Birmingham's Southside, filled with historic Craftsman bungalows, Victorian h70Go, stay aware
- Beacon Hills· BirminghamPerched on a ridge overlooking Green Springs Highway and Valley Avenue, Beacon Hills is a mixed residential enclave featuring mid-century homes, apart70Go, stay aware
- Southside Highland· BirminghamSouthside Highland combines leafy, historic residential avenues with active dining and cultural pockets immediately south of downtown and UAB. It is c70Go, stay aware
- New Castle· BirminghamNew Castle is a former coal-mining settlement situated between Gardendale and Fultondale in unincorporated Jefferson County. The landscape is characte70Go, stay aware
- Breakstone Village· BirminghamBreakstone Village is an established residential neighborhood located on the outer fringes of the Birmingham area. It features single-family suburban 67Go, stay aware
- Falls Junction· BirminghamFalls Junction is a low-density, semi-rural and industrial-adjacent pocket situated in the southwestern outskirts of Birmingham. Characterized by wood66Go, stay aware
- Echo Hills· BirminghamEcho Hills is a modest mid-century residential community situated near the US-78 corridor in northwest Birmingham. The neighborhood features single-st66Go, stay aware
Caution — 56 areas
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- Weems· BirminghamWeems is a quiet, suburban-style residential enclave located in eastern Birmingham adjacent to Huffman and Roebuck. It features mid-century single-fam64Caution
- Sandusky· BirminghamSandusky is a low-density, semi-suburban neighborhood situated northwest of downtown Birmingham near Forestdale and US Highway 78. It is predominantly64Caution
- Arrowhead· BirminghamArrowhead is a low-density, predominantly residential neighborhood in Birmingham's East End, characterized by mature trees and mid-century single-fami64Caution
- Automotive Historic District· BirminghamSituated along 3rd to 5th Avenues South in Midtown Birmingham, this historic corridor was once the city's early 20th-century 'Motor Row' and is now pa64Caution
- Magnolia Courts· BirminghamMagnolia Courts is a compact residential pocket located on Birmingham's Southside, populated largely by university students, healthcare workers, and l64Caution
- Fernwood Estates· BirminghamFernwood Estates is an established, modest mid-century residential neighborhood located in the northeast section of Birmingham near Huffman and Roebuc64Caution
- Country Haven· BirminghamCountry Haven is an established suburban-style residential pocket nestled in the northeastern hills of Birmingham near Roebuck and Huffman. Characteri64Caution
- Sun Valley· BirminghamSun Valley is an established mid-century residential neighborhood located in the northeastern section of Birmingham near Center Point. Characterized b64Caution
- Centerwood Estates· BirminghamCenterwood Estates is a mid-century residential subdivision tucked into the rolling hills of northeast Birmingham near Center Point. Characterized by 63Caution
- Holiday Gardens· BirminghamHoliday Gardens is a modest, mid-century residential community situated in eastern Birmingham near the Roebuck and Center Point areas. The neighborhoo62Caution
- Rolling Hills· BirminghamRolling Hills is a modest mid-century residential neighborhood situated on the western edges of Birmingham, characterized by single-family ranch homes62Caution
- Edgewater Junction· BirminghamEdgewater Junction is a historic former coal-mining community located west of Birmingham near Fairfield and Pleasant Grove. It is defined by modest si62Caution
- Buena Vista Highlands· BirminghamBuena Vista Highlands is a tranquil, wooded residential enclave located within Birmingham's Huffman community. Characterized by sloping hills and mid-62Caution
- Country Estates· BirminghamCountry Estates is an unassuming residential enclave situated in the northeastern quadrant of the Birmingham metro area. It consists largely of modest62Caution
- Downtown Birmingham· BirminghamDowntown Birmingham is the historic, commercial, and culinary core of Alabama's Magic City. It features a grid of historic skyscrapers, converted resi62Caution
- Sunrise East· BirminghamSunrise East is a tranquil, mid-century suburban-style neighborhood situated in eastern Birmingham near the Huffman and Center Point areas. Composed p61Caution
- Maplewood· BirminghamMaplewood is an established, predominantly residential mid-century neighborhood in northeast Birmingham situated close to Parkway East. It consists mo61Caution
- Eastpointe· BirminghamEastpointe is an established, predominantly residential neighborhood characterized by mid-20th-century ranch homes and tree-lined streets in eastern B60Caution
- Valley Crest Estates· BirminghamValley Crest Estates is an established, hilly residential neighborhood situated in the northeastern quadrant of Birmingham near Center Point. It consi60Caution
- Sherwood Hills· BirminghamSherwood Hills is a quiet, mid-century residential neighborhood located in northeast Birmingham near the Huffman and Roebuck areas. It consists predom58Caution
- Woodaire Estates· BirminghamWoodaire Estates is a low-density, suburban-style neighborhood of mid-century single-family homes located in the western portion of Birmingham near Mi58Caution
- Oakhurst· BirminghamOakhurst is an understated, mid-century residential neighborhood in southwest Birmingham characterized by modest single-family homes and wooded hills.58Caution
- College Hills· BirminghamCollege Hills is a historic residential enclave in West Birmingham characterized by Craftsman bungalows, mid-century homes, and tree-lined residential58Caution
- Grove Park· BirminghamGrove Park is a mid-century residential enclave located in the northeastern sector of Birmingham near Huffman and Roebuck. It features modest brick ra58Caution
- Westchester Estates· BirminghamWestchester Estates is an established mid-century residential community characterized by brick ranch-style homes and modest commercial corridors nearb58Caution
- Five Points South· BirminghamFive Points South is a historic urban entertainment and dining hub anchored around a five-way intersection adjacent to the University of Alabama at Bi58Caution
- Spaulding· BirminghamSpaulding is a semi-rural, low-density neighborhood tucked into the southwest ridge of Birmingham, characterized by modest single-family homes and woo58Caution
- Godwin Estates· BirminghamGodwin Estates is an established, tucked-away residential enclave situated in western Birmingham near the Minor and Pratt City communities. Composed m58Caution
- Fourth Avenue Historic District· BirminghamThe Fourth Avenue Historic District is Birmingham's storied African American commercial and cultural corridor, anchoring significant civil rights land57Caution
- Jefferson Park· BirminghamJefferson Park is an established, predominantly residential neighborhood located in northeast Birmingham, featuring mid-century single-family homes an56Caution
- Roebuck Terrace· BirminghamRoebuck Terrace is a mid-20th-century suburban-style neighborhood in northeast Birmingham characterized by modest single-family ranch homes and tree-l56Caution
- Bush Hills· BirminghamBush Hills is a recognized historic district in West Birmingham distinguished by wide boulevards, medians, and Craftsman-style homes. Once deeply tied54Caution
- Paragon Estates· BirminghamParagon Estates is a mid-century residential neighborhood situated in the southwest section of Birmingham, Alabama. Characterized by modest single-fam54Caution
- Beverly Station· BirminghamBeverly Station is an unassuming residential enclave situated in southwestern Birmingham near Wenonah and Grasselli. Characterized by modest single-fa54Caution
- Nottingham· BirminghamNottingham is an established, quiet residential enclave nestled between Midfield and Green Acres in southwest Birmingham. The neighborhood features mi54Caution
- Cunningham· BirminghamCunningham is a modest, mid-century residential community located within Birmingham's East Lake area near Parkway East. Characterized by single-family54Caution
- Centercrest· BirminghamCentercrest is a mid-century residential neighborhood located in northeastern Birmingham, bordering Center Point. It is largely characterized by modes53Caution
- Oakville· BirminghamOakville is an established, predominantly residential neighborhood located in the southwestern quadrant of Birmingham, Alabama. Characterized by modes53Caution
- Wylam· BirminghamWylam is a residential, legacy industrial neighborhood established during Birmingham's coal boom in the late 19th century. Today, it features quiet re52Caution
- West Ridge· BirminghamWest Ridge is an established residential neighborhood in the western quadrant of Birmingham, Alabama, characterized by mid-century single-family homes52Caution
- Glasgow· BirminghamGlasgow is a small neighborhood situated in North Birmingham characterized by single-family cottages, industrial corridors, and proximity to rail line52Caution
- Larkwood· BirminghamLarkwood is a small, quiet residential community located in western Birmingham featuring modest mid-century single-family ranch homes. It is bounded b52Caution
- South East Lake· BirminghamSouth East Lake is an established East Birmingham neighborhood characterized by early-to-mid 20th-century bungalows, tree-lined residential streets, a52Caution
- Park Courts· BirminghamPark Courts (often referred to alongside the redeveloped Park Place community) is an urban, mixed-income residential area located just northeast of do50Caution
- Woodlawn Junction· BirminghamWoodlawn Junction serves as the historic commercial heart of the Woodlawn community in East Birmingham, centered around 1st Avenue North and 55th Plac50Caution
- Douglasville· BirminghamDouglasville is an outlying residential enclave situated between southwestern Birmingham and Bessemer. Characterized by modest single-family homes, ro50Caution
- Crosston· BirminghamCrosston is a compact, predominantly residential community situated in western Birmingham near the Five Points West corridor. The area is characterize49Caution
- Woodlawn Heights· BirminghamWoodlawn Heights is a historic East Birmingham community centered around 1st Avenue North and 55th Place North, known for its historic architecture, o49Caution
- Owenton· BirminghamOwenton is a historic neighborhood situated on Birmingham's west side, immediately adjacent to the former campus of Birmingham-Southern College. The a48Caution
- Powderly Hills· BirminghamPowderly Hills is a predominantly residential, working-class neighborhood located in the southwest quadrant of Birmingham. It features modest mid-cent48Caution
- Norwood· BirminghamNorwood is a historic residential neighborhood just north of downtown Birmingham, known for its broad, tree-lined boulevard and Craftsman-style bungal46Caution
- Smithfield Historic District· BirminghamSmithfield Historic District is a historic African American residential neighborhood in West Birmingham renowned for early 20th-century craftsmanship 46Caution
- New Town· BirminghamNew Town is a quiet, historic residential neighborhood situated in West Birmingham near Princeton Baptist Medical Center and the Tuscaloosa Avenue com46Caution
- Oak Park· BirminghamOak Park is a small, mid-century residential neighborhood located in western Birmingham near the Five Points West corridor. The area features modest s46Caution
- Queenstown· BirminghamQueenstown is a modest, historic residential neighborhood located in Birmingham's East district adjacent to Kingston and Woodlawn. The area features m46Caution
- Woodlawn· BirminghamWoodlawn is a historic, evolving neighborhood in eastern Birmingham known for its classic 1920s architecture, community arts initiatives, and grassroo45Caution
No-go after dark — 16 areas
Not recommended for casual walking around.
- Ensley Highlands· BirminghamEnsley Highlands is a historic residential neighborhood in western Birmingham featuring modest early-to-mid-20th-century craftsman bungalows and hilly44No-go after dark
- East Thomas· BirminghamEast Thomas is an older working-class community located northwest of downtown Birmingham near industrial rail lines. The area features a mix of modest44No-go after dark
- Powderly· BirminghamPowderly is a historic, quiet residential community situated in the southwest section of Birmingham along the Jefferson Avenue and Bessemer Road corri44No-go after dark
- East Thomas Gardens· BirminghamEast Thomas Gardens is a predominantly residential and public housing enclave nestled within the historic East Thomas neighborhood of Birmingham. Situ42No-go after dark
- Fountain Heights· BirminghamFountain Heights is a historic hillside neighborhood located immediately northwest of downtown Birmingham. Characterized by early 20th-century housing42No-go after dark
- Sunnyside· BirminghamSunnyside is a quiet, historically working-class neighborhood located just north of downtown Birmingham, bordered by industrial corridors and rail lin42No-go after dark
- Shadyside· BirminghamShadyside is a historic, working-class residential neighborhood in West Birmingham characterized by modest single-family homes and mid-century bungalo42No-go after dark
- Inglenook· BirminghamInglenook is a historically industrial, residential neighborhood in northeast Birmingham situated near the airport and active rail corridors. It consi42No-go after dark
- Elyton· BirminghamElyton is a historic, predominantly residential neighborhood located just southwest of downtown Birmingham that served as the original county seat bef42No-go after dark
- West End· BirminghamWest End is a historic, predominantly residential community in southwestern Birmingham anchored by landmark medical and cultural sites. While rich in 41No-go after dark
- Titusville· BirminghamTitusville is a historically significant, predominantly residential neighborhood located just southwest of Downtown Birmingham and adjacent to the UAB40No-go after dark
- West End Birmingham· BirminghamWest End is a historic, predominantly residential urban community located southwest of downtown Birmingham, anchored by Princeton Baptist Medical Cent38No-go after dark
- Wahouma· BirminghamWahouma is a historic working-class residential neighborhood situated in East Birmingham, bordered by industrial rail corridors and the neighboring Ea38No-go after dark
- Kingston· BirminghamKingston is an older, historically industrial and residential neighborhood located just northeast of downtown Birmingham near the railway corridors. T34No-go after dark
- Ensley· BirminghamEnsley is a historic former industrial powerhouse on the western side of Birmingham, once famous for its steel mills and jazz heritage at Tuxedo Junct32No-go after dark
- Marks Village· BirminghamMarks Village is a historic public housing development managed by the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District (HABD) located in eastern Birmingha30No-go after dark