Is Ben Hill Acres safe?
Atlanta, Georgia · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Ben Hill Acres as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on Ben Hill Acres
“Go with care. Ben Hill Acres is an established, quiet residential enclave of southwest Atlanta composed largely of mid-century single-family homes. While daytime residential streets are relatively calm, elevated property and violent crime rates in the broader Zone 4 and Campbellton Road corridors require standard situational awareness, particularly after dark.”
City and MARTA infrastructure planning continues around the Campbellton Road corridor rapid transit expansion, aimed at reducing traffic congestion and improving public safety in the surrounding Ben Hill area.
About the area
Ben Hill Acres is a heavily wooded, suburban-style neighborhood in Southwest Atlanta characterized by modest brick ranch homes and rolling residential streets. Primarily residential, it offers little commercial activity within its interior, directing visitors to surrounding arterial roads like Fairburn and Campbellton for dining and retail.
- Suburban / Wooded
- Quiet Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Mid-Century Ranches
Walking and biking in Ben Hill Acres
Walk score: 24/100 · Bike score: 28/100
The area lacks dedicated bike lanes and has no direct access to the Atlanta BeltLine or regional multi-use trails, making cycling largely limited to low-speed residential side streets.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Predominantly quiet, low-density residential streets with a solid base of long-term homeowners
- Spacious wooded residential lots providing a relaxed, suburban atmosphere within city limits
- Convenient access to major southwest Atlanta corridors, I-285, and Camp Creek Marketplace
Cons
- Higher violent and property crime rates reported in the surrounding APD Zone 4 patrol sector
- Car break-ins and occasional opportunistic property theft along perimeter streets
- Virtually no commercial amenities within walking distance of the residential core
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically nonexistent within the interior residential blocks of Ben Hill Acres, though panhandling and unhoused individuals are occasionally visible near commercial shopping plazas and transit stops along Campbellton Road.
What Ben Hill Acres is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and low-traffic as residents commute, making it fine for neighborhood walks or jogging.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Remains quiet and uneventful through the interior streets, with typical residential deliveries and activity.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Activity winds down quickly inside the neighborhood, though caution is advised along unlit side streets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Streets are very dark and isolated; walking late at night is not recommended due to perimeter crime trends.
Transit, parking and getting around
MARTA provides public transit via bus routes 83 and 162 along nearby arterials such as Campbellton and Fairburn Roads, connecting to the Oakland City and Hamilton E. Holmes rail stations roughly 15 to 20 minutes away.
Parking is exceptionally easy, consisting almost entirely of private residential driveways and ample, free, unrestricted curb parking on wide neighborhood streets.
Things to do in Ben Hill Acres
- Attend a community performance, workshop, or gallery exhibition at the nearby Southwest Arts Center.
- Utilize the outdoor walking paths, sports fields, and indoor facilities at Ben Hill Recreation Center.
- Explore local comfort food, barbecue, and soul food eateries along the historic Campbellton Road corridor.
Local favorites
- Q Time Restaurant · Soul Food Restaurant · 4.3★ (1750)A long-running southwest Atlanta staple serving classic Southern cafeteria-style meat-and-three comfort dishes.
- JJ's Rib Shack · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.1★ (920)Casual neighborhood BBQ spot known for smoked ribs, chicken wings, and hearty Southern sides.
- Southwest Arts Center · Performing Arts Center · 4.7★ (310)A dedicated Fulton County cultural venue featuring a 375-seat theater, black box space, and gallery halls.
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.