Is Asbury Park safe?
Birmingham, Alabama · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Asbury Park as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Asbury Park
“Go. Asbury Park is a peaceful and highly secure suburban enclave in the greater Birmingham US-280 corridor with minimal crime. Visitors can explore the area with high confidence, though having a private vehicle is essential for getting around.”
About the area
Situated along the Highway 280 corridor southeast of downtown Birmingham, Asbury Park is an affluent, master-planned suburban community characterized by manicured residential lots and quiet streets. It provides a peaceful retreat with immediate proximity to major commercial centers, dining, and outdoor recreation in North Shelby and Jefferson counties.
- Quiet Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Affluent
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Asbury Park
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 20/100
There are no designated bike lanes or bike-share stations along the surrounding arterial roads, though the internal subdivision streets and nearby Oak Mountain State Park offer excellent recreational riding.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates than the Birmingham metro average
- High homeownership rate and strong median household income exceeding $110,000
- Close proximity to upscale dining, shopping centers, and Grandview Medical Center
Cons
- High car dependency with virtually no dedicated pedestrian routes outside neighborhood streets
- Heavy commuter traffic delays during peak hours along nearby Highway 280
- No direct public transit access connecting to Birmingham's urban core
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically nonexistent within the residential subdivisions, with no encampments or panhandling in the immediate area.
What Asbury Park is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with local residents out walking dogs and light neighborhood traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and residential with very low safety concerns and quiet streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and secure, though traffic backs up along the adjacent US-280 corridor.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and tranquil with minimal street activity and very low incidence of crime.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transportation is not available in this suburban pocket; BJCTA (MAX Transit) does not operate regular fixed-route bus lines this far down the Highway 280 corridor.
Parking is exceptionally easy with private driveways throughout the neighborhood and expansive, free surface parking lots at all adjacent shopping centers.
Things to do in Asbury Park
- Hike and bike through scenic wooded trails at nearby Oak Mountain State Park
- Browse upscale retail, outdoor plazas, and dining at The Summit shopping center nearby
- Walk the landscaped community trails and attend local events around Asbury Park and Cahaba River access points
Local favorites
- Perry's Steakhouse & Grille · Steakhouse · 4.6★ (1850)Upscale dining destination renowned for prime cuts, table-side carving, and an extensive wine selection.
- Edgar's Bakery · Bakery & Cafe · 4.4★ (920)Beloved local bakery serving specialty cakes, gourmet sandwiches, and fresh pastries.
- Chuck's Fish · Seafood Restaurant · 4.5★ (1150)Vibrant seafood and sushi restaurant sourcing fresh Gulf catches daily.
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.