Is Ardmore safe?
Atlanta, Georgia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Ardmore as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Ardmore
“Go. Ardmore is one of Atlanta's safest and most charming residential pockets, situated conveniently between Midtown and Buckhead. Visitors will find minimal violent crime, exceptionally well-kept residential streets, and peaceful park spaces.”
About the area
Ardmore is a quiet, tree-lined neighborhood featuring a blend of 1920s bungalows, mid-century homes, and upscale modern condominiums. It offers an urban retreat with direct connectivity to the Atlanta BeltLine Northside Trail while sitting steps from the lively Peachtree Road commercial corridor.
- Quiet / Leafy
- Historic / Tree-Lined
- Family-Friendly
- Trail-Adjacent
Walking and biking in Ardmore
Walk score: 72/100 · Bike score: 65/100
The neighborhood has excellent access to the off-street Atlanta BeltLine Northside Trail, connecting cyclists to Tanyard Creek Park, though shared micromobility options are concentrated mainly along Peachtree Street.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are among the lowest in the city of Atlanta
- High household incomes and strong homeownership contribute to well-maintained public and private spaces
- Direct neighborhood access to scenic green spaces including Ardmore Park and the Northside BeltLine Trail
Cons
- Isolated property crime, specifically vehicle break-ins in condo garages and along Peachtree Street
- Spillover traffic and congestion along Collier Road and Peachtree Road during peak hours
- Limited commercial retail inside the neighborhood interior, requiring a short walk out to the main roads
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually absent within Ardmore's residential interior, with occasional panhandling or unhoused individuals seen along commercial stretches of Peachtree Street.
What Ardmore is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and very active with morning joggers, dog walkers, and residents heading to nearby cafes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and family-friendly with steady, low-stress pedestrian activity around Ardmore Park.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential feel as commuters return, feeling safe and well-lit along primary paths.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and dark with very little foot traffic, remaining largely safe though standard urban awareness is recommended.
Transit, parking and getting around
MARTA bus routes 110 (The Peach) and 40 run frequently along Peachtree Street NW on the eastern border. The nearest heavy rail station is Arts Center Station, located about 1.5 miles south and easily reachable via the 110 bus.
Residential streets offer ample, free curbside parking, though signs should be checked for permit zones; Peachtree businesses provide dedicated surface lots and validation decks.
Things to do in Ardmore
- Walk, run, or bike along the scenic Atlanta BeltLine Northside Trail passing through Tanyard Creek
- Picnic and enjoy the playground and shaded lawns at Ardmore Park
- Explore the unique dining options lining nearby Peachtree Road NW
Local favorites
- R. Thomas Deluxe Grill · Eclectic American · 4.4★ (3700)An iconic, colorful Atlanta institution serving health-conscious fare, juices, and comfort classics amid quirky garden decor.
- Tuk Tuk Thai Food Loft · Thai Restaurant · 4.4★ (2300)Elevated Thai street food served in a stylish loft space with skyline views.
- Egg Harbor Cafe · Breakfast & Brunch · 4.5★ (1800)A bustling daytime cafe offering specialty breakfast skillets, creative scrambles, and gourmet coffee.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.