Is Autumn Oaks safe?
Winston-Salem, North Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Autumn Oaks as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Autumn Oaks
“Go. Autumn Oaks is a peaceful, well-established residential enclave in Winston-Salem that poses very little danger to visitors. Standard suburban awareness is all that is required for a trouble-free visit.”
About the area
Autumn Oaks is a leafy, primarily residential neighborhood characterized by mid-to-late 20th-century single-family homes and quiet suburban streets. It offers a tranquil setting with convenient access to commercial corridors, medical facilities, and parks in western Winston-Salem.
- Quiet Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Autumn Oaks
Walk score: 24/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There is no dedicated bike share program in this immediate area, and streets lack painted bike lanes, though neighborhood roads have low traffic volumes suitable for confident road cyclists connecting toward the Muddy Creek Greenway.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to metro Winston-Salem averages
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes and well-maintained properties
- Low poverty rate with steady household incomes and low housing vacancy
Cons
- Subdivision layout creates total dependence on personal vehicles for errands
- Occasional isolated property crimes such as opportunistic vehicle break-ins
- Lack of pedestrian infrastructure like continuous sidewalks on secondary connecting roads
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically nonexistent within Autumn Oaks, with services and encampments situated in the urban core several miles to the east.
What Autumn Oaks is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Crisp and quiet with neighbors walking dogs and commuters heading out safely.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and peaceful, with school buses and occasional delivery vehicles moving through the area.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Low ambient noise and gentle residential lighting, feeling safe and relaxed for neighborhood strolls.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and deserted with minimal traffic, remaining safe but requiring headlights and personal awareness.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is managed by the Winston-Salem Transit Authority (WSTA), though fixed-route bus service directly through the subdivision is virtually nonexistent, requiring a car or rideshare to reach major transit routes.
Parking is abundant and hassle-free, with private driveways throughout the neighborhood and free, unrestricted curb parking on residential side streets.
Things to do in Autumn Oaks
- Take a quiet stroll or jog through the shaded residential cul-de-sacs
- Enjoy outdoor recreation and tennis courts at nearby Shaffner Park
- Browse local shops and grab a casual bite along the adjacent Country Club Road commercial strip
Local favorites
- Cin Cin Burger Bar · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (1820)A popular nearby diner serving gourmet burgers, speakeasy cocktails, and boozy milkshakes.
- Village Juice & Kitchen · Health Food Restaurant · 4.6★ (430)A bright local favorite offering cold-pressed juices, grain bowls, and organic salads.
- Bobby Boy Bakeshop · Bakery & Cafe · 4.8★ (690)Artisanal bakery crafting French pastries, fresh sourdough breads, and specialty espresso drinks.
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.