Is Bent Tree Farm 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 Bent Tree Farm as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Bent Tree Farm
“Go. Bent Tree Farm is a peaceful, established suburban neighborhood characterized by low violent crime rates and stable residential streets. Visitors will find a quiet, welcoming environment with virtually no safety concerns during normal hours, provided basic property security precautions like locking vehicles are observed.”
About the area
Bent Tree Farm is a quiet, tree-lined residential community located in the southwest quadrant of Winston-Salem. The neighborhood features mid-to-late 20th-century single-family homes on spacious lots with well-maintained yards. It offers a calm suburban retreat while remaining just a short drive from major shopping corridors and downtown attractions.
- Quiet Suburb
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Bent Tree Farm
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 25/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes inside the neighborhood, but wide residential streets handle low-speed cycling well. Paved greenway connections like the Muddy Creek Greenway and Salem Creek Greenway are accessible via a short vehicle trip.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than the Winston-Salem municipal average
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes and stable middle-to-upper income demographics
- Quiet cul-de-sacs with low vehicular pass-through traffic and minimal street disturbance
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle break-ins
- Heavy car dependence with virtually no walkable retail or dining inside the neighborhood bounds
- Limited continuous pedestrian infrastructure like sidewalks throughout every residential street
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within Bent Tree Farm due to its strictly residential, suburban nature. Services and shelters are concentrated closer to downtown Winston-Salem several miles to the northeast.
What Bent Tree Farm is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with dog walkers, joggers, and residents heading out on their morning commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe with sparse residential vehicle traffic and quiet residential streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and comfortable as residents return home, feeling safe for neighborhood evening walks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and tranquil with low lighting; safe, though visibility is limited off main access roads.
Transit, parking and getting around
Winston-Salem Transit Authority (WSTA) provides local bus service along major perimeter corridors like Silas Creek Parkway and Ebert Road, but routes do not directly penetrate the interior residential streets. Winston-Salem lacks a passenger rail system, making personal vehicles or rideshares essential.
Free residential driveway and street parking is abundant and easy throughout the neighborhood without meters or restrictions.
Things to do in Bent Tree Farm
- Enjoy a morning jog or casual walk through the peaceful, winding neighborhood streets
- Take a short drive to stroll the nearby Muddy Creek Greenway multi-use trail
- Explore shopping, dining, and entertainment options along the nearby Hanes Mall Blvd commercial corridor
Local favorites
- Little Richard's Barbecue · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.5★ (1650)Beloved local institution serving classic Lexington-style hickory-smoked pork barbecue and traditional Southern sides.
- Milner's American Southern · Southern Restaurant · 4.6★ (980)Upscale yet approachable dining room offering modern interpretations of classic Carolina and Southern cuisine.
- Bobby Boy Bakeshop · Bakery & Cafe · 4.8★ (720)Acclaimed artisanal bakery serving French-inspired pastries, fresh 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.