Is Ashland Place safe?
Mobile, Alabama · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Ashland Place as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Ashland Place
“Go. Ashland Place is one of Midtown Mobile's most established and secure historic neighborhoods. Visitors can comfortably explore the picturesque, oak-canopied residential streets during the day, keeping standard awareness of vehicle security at night.”
About the area
Ashland Place is an upscale, historic Midtown Mobile enclave characterized by grand early-20th-century Craftsman, Neoclassical, and Tudor revival homes shaded by century-old live oaks. It provides a peaceful, neighborhood-oriented retreat just minutes from Midtown's primary dining and retail corridors.
- Historic / Tree-Lined
- Quiet Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Ashland Place
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 52/100
Quiet interior streets are comfortable for neighborhood cycling, though Mobile lacks protected bike lanes and a municipal bike-share system.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates than Mobile municipal averages
- High rate of homeownership and well-maintained historic properties
- Close proximity to medical centers, independent boutiques, and classic Mobile dining
- Scenic, low-traffic residential streets shaded by mature live oak canopies
Cons
- Susceptible to opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle theft
- Car-dependent layout with limited commercial amenities directly inside the residential core
- Subdued street lighting on select interior residential blocks after dark
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within the residential interior of Ashland Place, though occasional unhoused individuals may be observed near major arterial bus corridors like Springhill Avenue.
What Ashland Place is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very safe and scenic, filled with joggers, dog walkers, and light neighborhood commuter traffic under the oak canopy.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and secure, with pleasant residential activity and minimal through traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and peaceful, though limited pedestrian lighting on some side streets suggests sticking to main walkways.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and isolated; while violent crime is rare, typical late-night precautions against vehicle break-ins apply.
Transit, parking and getting around
The Wave Transit System operates bus routes along surrounding corridors like Springhill Avenue and Old Shell Road (such as Route 9 and Route 18). Mobile does not have a passenger rail or BRT network.
Street parking along residential roads is generally free and accessible, while local commercial centers on the perimeter provide dedicated free surface lots.
Things to do in Ashland Place
- Take a self-guided architectural walking tour through the Ashland Place Historic District
- Explore the historic avenue of live oaks and collegiate grounds at nearby Spring Hill College
- Sample legendary local fare along the adjacent Old Shell Road dining strip
Local favorites
- Cammie's Old Dutch Ice Cream Shoppe · Ice Cream Shop · 4.8★ (2550)A nostalgic Mobile institution serving dozens of homemade, small-batch ice cream flavors since 1969.
- Dew Drop Inn · Diner & American · 4.4★ (1420)Historic diner famous as Mobile's oldest restaurant, renowned for classic hot dogs and po' boys.
- Nixon's Midtown · Pub / American · 4.5★ (610)Relaxed neighborhood gathering spot offering craft beers, pub fare, and a welcoming patio.
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.