Is Audubon Point safe?
Flowood, Mississippi · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Audubon Point as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Audubon Point
“Go. Audubon Point in Flowood is a safe, well-maintained suburban area with very low violent crime and strong municipal services. Visitors will find clean residential complexes, quiet streets, and rapid access to major retail corridors. Basic awareness regarding vehicle security in parking lots is sufficient for a trouble-free visit.”
About the area
Audubon Point is a quiet residential pocket located just off the bustling MS-25 (Lakeland Drive) corridor in Flowood. It primarily consists of multi-family apartment communities and suburban residential clusters close to major medical hubs and regional retail centers. Its location offers high safety and suburban convenience adjacent to the Ross Barnett Reservoir recreation areas.
- Suburban Quiet
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
- Retail Corridor
Walking and biking in Audubon Point
Walk score: 24/100 · Bike score: 31/100
There are no bike-share programs in the area, and cycling is mostly limited to neighborhood internal streets due to high-speed traffic on surrounding thoroughfares.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates than the broader Jackson metropolitan average
- High median household incomes and stable economic foundation supported by the healthcare and retail sectors
- Well-maintained apartment complexes with strong occupancy and modern infrastructure
- Immediate access to top regional shopping, dining, and healthcare facilities along Lakeland Drive
Cons
- Extremely car-dependent environment with virtually no pedestrian-oriented connectivity
- Heavy suburban commuter traffic during peak hours along MS-25 / Lakeland Drive
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle burglaries in shared apartment parking lots
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually nonexistent in Audubon Point, as shelter services and encampments are situated miles away in downtown Jackson.
What Audubon Point is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Quiet and safe as residents commute along Lakeland Drive or walk dogs within apartment grounds.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Brisk suburban activity near retail areas, remaining calm and secure throughout the residential sectors.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Well-lit and tranquil with steady family dining traffic nearby and no elevated safety risks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and peaceful with minimal activity, feeling safe while remaining largely devoid of pedestrians.
Transit, parking and getting around
There is no public fixed-route transit service in Flowood or Rankin County; Jackson's JTRAN does not extend across the Pearl River, making personal vehicles necessary.
Parking is abundant, free, and readily available across residential surface lots, driveways, and shopping center plazas.
Things to do in Audubon Point
- Shop, dine, and browse national and regional retailers at Dogwood Festival Market
- Explore the nature trails and water recreation at the nearby Ross Barnett Reservoir
- Play a round of golf or dine at The Refuge Golf Course and Conference Center
Local favorites
- Table 100 · Southern / American Restaurant · 4.5★ (1250)Upscale dining destination offering refined Southern fare, craft cocktails, and live piano music.
- Primos Cafe · Southern Cafe & Bakery · 4.4★ (1820)Long-running local institution famous for hearty Southern breakfasts, blue-plate specials, and gingerbread cookies.
- Half Shell Oyster House · Seafood Restaurant · 4.6★ (2150)Popular regional spot serving Gulf oysters, charbroiled seafood, and New Orleans-inspired dishes.
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.