Is Ashton Oaks safe?
High Point, North Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Ashton Oaks as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Ashton Oaks
“Go with care. Ashton Oaks and the surrounding northern High Point corridor represent a generally peaceful, suburban residential environment with low violent crime rates. Visitors should follow standard precautions such as locking vehicle doors, but the neighborhood is overall stable and safe.”
Recent regional reporting highlights occasional opportunistic property crimes like vehicle break-ins across north High Point residential complexes, though serious violent incidents remain rare.
About the area
Ashton Oaks is a quiet suburban residential pocket in northern High Point consisting primarily of multi-family complexes, townhomes, and nearby residential subdivisions. It provides convenient access to local shopping plazas, dining along Skeet Club Road and Eastchester Drive, and Piedmont Triad commuter routes.
- Quiet Suburban
- Car-Dependent
- Residential Pocket
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Ashton Oaks
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 24/100
There are no bike-share stations in the area and minimal dedicated bike lanes, making cycling on arterial roads challenging, though recreational riding is accessible near Oak Hollow Lake.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to central and south High Point
- Above-average household incomes and low housing vacancy across the north High Point corridor
- Quick access to grocery stores, suburban retail centers, and Oak Hollow recreational areas
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent layout with sparse pedestrian and cycling infrastructure
- Occasional property crimes such as vehicle prowls in apartment and townhome parking areas
- Lack of pedestrian-friendly entertainment, requiring a vehicle for all activities
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in this northern suburban area, as shelters, encampments, and service centers are concentrated closer to downtown High Point.
What Ashton Oaks is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with commuters departing and residents walking dogs along internal residential roads.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and uneventful with low vehicle traffic and typical suburban daytime activities.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential ambiance with standard lighting around apartment complexes and commercial plazas.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Deserted and quiet; visitors should ensure vehicles are locked and valuables are out of sight.
Transit, parking and getting around
High Point Transit System (HPTS) operates bus routes along major nearby corridors like Eastchester Drive, though frequencies are low and the High Point Amtrak Station is approximately five miles to the south.
Ample free surface parking is available in residential parking lots, driveways, and strip mall centers with no parking meters or garages.
Things to do in Ashton Oaks
- Explore the walking trails and waterfront recreation at nearby Oak Hollow Lake
- Play a round of golf at the scenic Oak Hollow Golf Course
- Dine and browse local shops along the Skeet Club and North Main Street retail corridors
Local favorites
- Full Moon Oyster Bar · Seafood Restaurant · 4.5★ (1150)Lively local spot serving fresh oysters, steamed seafood platters, and cold drinks in a casual setting.
- Sammy G's Tavern · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (890)Upscale-casual dining destination offering steaks, seafood, flatbreads, and specialty cocktails.
- Giannos of High Point · Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (1020)Neighborhood favorite featuring wood-fired pizzas, classic pasta plates, and an extensive wine list.
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.