Is Bellemeade safe?
Florence, Alabama · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Bellemeade as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Bellemeade
“Go. Bellemeade is a quiet, well-maintained suburban neighborhood in Florence that presents minimal safety concerns for visitors. Standard personal vigilance regarding locked vehicles is generally all that is needed.”
About the area
Bellemeade is an established, residential neighborhood in Florence characterized by mid-century single-family homes, mature trees, and manicured lawns. It offers a tranquil setting adjacent to local schools and shopping corridors while remaining well-removed from high-density commercial congestion.
- Quiet Residential
- Mid-Century Suburb
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Bellemeade
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 32/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes or bike-share stations in Bellemeade, though residential streets have low traffic volumes suitable for casual cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Very low violent crime rate compared to citywide averages
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes and low property vacancy
- Quiet neighborhood streets with minimal cut-through traffic
- Close proximity to Florence High School and North Wood Avenue retail corridors
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like vehicle break-ins on unlocked cars
- Car-dependent layout with few sidewalks connecting directly to commercial amenities
- Street lighting is sparse on some interior residential cul-de-sacs
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Bellemeade, as social services and temporary shelters are situated closer to central and downtown Florence.
What Bellemeade is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents walking dogs and heading out for school and work commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet with standard suburban traffic and children playing in yards.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Serene and residential as neighbors return home, feeling completely safe for evening walks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and quiet with virtually no pedestrian activity, maintaining low crime though navigation requires a car.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit in Florence is provided by NACOLG (Northwest Alabama Council of Local Governments) on-demand transit; there are no fixed rail or high-frequency bus lines serving the neighborhood.
Parking is exceptionally easy, with ample private driveway space and unrestricted, free curbside parking along residential streets.
Things to do in Bellemeade
- Take a quiet morning stroll or jog along the tree-lined residential loops
- Catch a high school sports event or track practice at nearby Florence High School
- Explore local dining and boutique shopping along the adjacent Darby Drive corridor
Local favorites
- Ricatoni's Italian Grill · Italian Restaurant · 4.6★ (2350)Beloved local establishment known for classic pizza, pastas, and warm bread with olive oil in nearby downtown Florence.
- Rivertown Coffee Company · Coffee Shop · 4.7★ (1100)Community staple serving espresso drinks, breakfast sandwiches, and baked goods in a welcoming setting.
- Stanfield's Steakhouse · Steakhouse · 4.4★ (780)Popular nearby spot offering hand-cut steaks, seafood, and Southern sides in a casual dining room.
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.