Is Bellegrove safe?
Flowood, Mississippi · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Bellegrove as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Bellegrove
“Go. Bellegrove is a peaceful, well-maintained suburban residential enclave in Flowood with very low crime rates. It offers a secure, quiet environment for visitors and residents alike, far removed from the urban challenges of central Jackson.”
About the area
Bellegrove is an established single-family residential community in Flowood, Mississippi, known for manicured lawns and quiet cul-de-sacs. Positioned near the Lakeland Drive commercial corridor, it provides quick access to Rankin County shopping, dining, and outdoor recreation around the Ross Barnett Reservoir.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Bellegrove
Walk score: 14/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There are no bike-share stations; while the subdivision streets are safe for casual riding, arterial roads like Lakeland Drive lack protected bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Substantially lower violent and property crime rates compared to the broader Jackson metropolitan area
- High rates of homeownership, well-kept properties, and stable median household incomes exceeding $80,000
- Close proximity to high-quality healthcare facilities like Merit Health Woman's Hospital and St. Dominic clinics
- Quiet neighborhood streets with virtually no through traffic
Cons
- Completely car-dependent with virtually no walkable retail or dining within the subdivision
- Lack of sidewalks on some connecting arterial roads
- Lakeland Drive and Old Fannin Road corridor experiences heavy commuter congestion during rush hours
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically nonexistent in Bellegrove and the surrounding residential sections of Flowood.
What Bellegrove is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents jogging, walking dogs, and heading out on morning commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and sunny with light residential traffic and well-maintained private streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and family-oriented as residents return home; very safe for an evening stroll.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and dark with virtually no pedestrian or vehicular activity.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is not available in Bellegrove or Flowood; Jackson's JTRAN network does not extend regular bus service into Rankin County, requiring a personal vehicle or rideshare.
Ample and free parking is standard across private residential driveways and adjacent commercial center parking lots.
Things to do in Bellegrove
- Explore nature trails and wooden boardwalks at the nearby Flowood Nature Park
- Enjoy boating, fishing, and sunset views at the adjacent Ross Barnett Reservoir
- Browse regional retailers and dining options at the Dogwood Festival Promenade
Local favorites
- Half Shell Oyster House · Seafood Restaurant · 4.6★ (1850)Popular regional eatery serving charbroiled oysters and Gulf Coast classics in a warm setting.
- Table 100 · Southern Restaurant & Piano Bar · 4.5★ (1120)Upscale dining spot focusing on elevated Southern cuisine, craft cocktails, and live piano music.
- Flowood Nature Park · City Park · 4.7★ (460)Sprawling municipal park offering paved walking paths, a lake, and open green space.
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.