Is Atwood safe?
Clemmons, North Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Atwood as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Atwood
“Go. Atwood in Clemmons is an exceptionally tranquil and safe suburban community with very low violent and property crime rates. Visitors will find well-maintained homes, quiet streets, and easy access to local parks and amenities along the main thoroughfares.”
About the area
Atwood is a peaceful, established residential pocket in Clemmons, North Carolina, known for mature trees, spacious single-family lots, and minimal through-traffic. It sits just minutes from commercial hubs along Lewisville-Clemmons Road and the expansive recreational amenities of Tanglewood Park.
- Quiet / Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Tree-Lined Suburb
Walking and biking in Atwood
Walk score: 14/100 · Bike score: 25/100
There is no municipal bike-share system and local roadways lack dedicated bike lanes, though nearby Tanglewood Park provides paved multi-use paths for recreational riding.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to state and national averages
- High homeownership rate and above-average household income supporting well-kept properties
- Calm, low-density residential setting with family-friendly cul-de-sacs
- Close proximity to county parks, golf courses, and neighborhood retail
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent layout with virtually no commercial destinations within walking distance
- Sparse sidewalk and street lighting coverage on several local connecting roads
- Occasional opportunistic overnight vehicle break-ins typical of affluent suburbs
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Atwood or surrounding residential Clemmons. Social services and shelters are located approximately ten miles northeast in Winston-Salem.
What Atwood is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very peaceful, with local residents out walking dogs and school buses circulating through the quiet streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe with light local traffic and high visibility across residential lawns.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and secure, as residents return home and street activity settles down early.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and silent with almost no pedestrian presence, remaining safe despite limited ambient lighting.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is virtually nonexistent in Atwood; the Winston-Salem Transit Authority (WSTA) does not operate fixed-route bus service directly into this residential enclave, making a personal vehicle essential.
Parking is exceptionally easy and universally free, with wide residential driveways and ample surface parking lots at all commercial plazas in Clemmons.
Things to do in Atwood
- Explore the extensive trail system, arboretum, and golf courses at nearby Tanglewood Park
- Stroll and browse local small businesses along the Lewisville-Clemmons Road corridor
- Take a short drive to the Yadkin River for fishing, kayaking, and outdoor recreation
Local favorites
- 2520 Tavern · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (820)Upscale-casual destination known for steak, seafood, and a lively cocktail bar.
- Pete's Family Restaurant · Diner · 4.5★ (940)Longtime local staple serving hearty American breakfast platters and Greek-inspired comfort classics.
- Tanglewood Park · County Park · 4.7★ (4200)Expansive public recreation facility offering equestrian trails, gardens, tennis courts, and golf.
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.