Is Bent Brooke safe?
Auburn, Alabama · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Bent Brooke as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Bent Brooke
“Go. Bent Brooke is a quiet, well-maintained residential subdivision with very low crime rates and high household stability. While purely residential with little commercial activity within the subdivision itself, it offers an exceptionally safe environment for residents and guests.”
About the area
Bent Brooke is an established suburban neighborhood located in southern Auburn, characterized by single-family homes, mature trees, and manicured lawns. It caters primarily to families and university-affiliated professionals seeking a tranquil neighborhood close to Auburn University and Chewacla State Park.
- Suburban / Peaceful
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Tree-Lined
Walking and biking in Bent Brooke
Walk score: 8/100 · Bike score: 22/100
There is no local bike-share program in the subdivision, but cyclists can easily access extensive mountain biking and paved trails at adjacent Chewacla State Park.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to national and state averages
- High rates of homeownership and well-maintained single-family housing stock
- Affluent economic profile with strong median household incomes and negligible poverty
Cons
- Completely car-dependent with zero commercial amenities located directly inside the subdivision
- Limited street lighting along some interior neighborhood cul-de-sacs at night
- Occasional opportunistic crimes of opportunity, such as unlocked vehicle break-ins typical of suburban areas
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent in this residential subdivision, with local social support services and shelters situated closer to central Opelika and downtown Auburn.
What Bent Brooke is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant with neighborhood joggers, dog walkers, and residents commuting to work or school.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and tranquil with low vehicular traffic and children playing in front yards.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and safe with residents returning home and families walking in the neighborhood.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and quiet, maintaining high safety with virtually no pedestrian or non-resident vehicular traffic.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit does not serve the interior of Bent Brooke; Lee-Russell Public Transit (LRPT) provides on-demand dial-a-ride service throughout Lee County, but private vehicles are essential for daily transportation.
Parking is completely free and abundant, with private multi-car driveways and garages for each residence, alongside unrestricted on-street parking for visitors.
Things to do in Bent Brooke
- Hike, mountain bike, or picnic around the lake at nearby Chewacla State Park
- Walk or jog along the quiet, tree-lined residential streets and cul-de-sacs of the subdivision
- Take a short drive to Auburn University's arboretum and campus athletic venues
Local favorites
- Bow & Arrow · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.5★ (1650)Acclaimed Texas-style barbecue and Southern sides crafted by Top Chef alumnus David Bancroft.
- Vintage 2298 · Southern Fine Dining · 4.7★ (310)Upscale dining destination offering coastal Southern cuisine and artisanal cocktails just a short drive away.
- The Hound · American Restaurant · 4.6★ (2400)Rustic-chic gathering spot serving bacon-centric dishes, American classics, and craft bourbon.
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.