Is Beverly Station safe?
Birmingham, Alabama · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Beverly Station as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on Beverly Station
“Go with care. Beverly Station is a quiet, primarily residential neighborhood in Southwest Birmingham, but it experiences above-average property crime and occasional violent incidents common to the surrounding district. Visitors should remain alert, keep vehicles locked, and stick to daytime hours when visiting.”
Recent regional reporting highlights ongoing city-wide gun violence reduction initiatives focusing across several Southwest Birmingham communities.
About the area
Beverly Station is an unassuming residential enclave situated in southwestern Birmingham near Wenonah and Grasselli. Characterized by modest single-family mid-century homes and quiet residential streets, it offers few commercial draws for typical tourists but serves as a stable residential pocket.
- Residential
- Quiet
- Car-Dependent
- Modest
Walking and biking in Beverly Station
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 24/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes or bike-share stations in Beverly Station; cycling requires sharing road lanes with motorized traffic.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Lower traffic volume and slower neighborhood street speeds than adjacent thoroughfares
- High proportion of long-term homeowners providing neighborhood continuity
- Convenient driving access to Jefferson State Community College Southwest Campus and nearby arterial corridors
Cons
- Elevated property and violent crime rates relative to national benchmarks
- Above-average local poverty rates and pockets of residential blight
- Virtually no commercial amenities or dining within immediate walking distance
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the immediate residential streets of Beverly Station, though occasional unhoused individuals may be seen near major retail corridors and bus stops along adjacent arterial roads.
What Beverly Station is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and quiet as residents leave for work, making it relatively safe for early walks.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Low daytime foot traffic with standard residential activity; basic situational awareness is advised.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Streets become dark quickly with sparse lighting, so staying alert and keeping to vehicles is recommended.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet but heightened risk for opportunistic property crimes; solo walking is not recommended.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is managed by the Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA/MAX Transit), with limited bus coverage along nearby corridors such as Route 8. Birmingham has no passenger rail or BRT lines serving this neighborhood.
Street parking is free, abundant, and unregulated along residential streets, while local businesses offer free surface lots.
Things to do in Beverly Station
- Take a quiet walk through the residential streets to observe mid-century Birmingham housing styles
- Explore the nearby Red Mountain Park trails just a short drive to the east
- Visit the adjacent historic Wenonah area to learn about Birmingham's industrial iron mining history
Local favorites
- Green Acres · Fast Food / Soul Food · 4.3★ (310)Longtime Birmingham staple renowned for seasoned chicken wings, fried green tomatoes, and fish.
- Eagle's Restaurant · Soul Food Restaurant · 4.5★ (1280)Historic nearby soul food establishment serving slow-cooked oxtails, collard greens, and cornbread.
- Marathon Gas & Convenience · Convenience Store · 3.8★ (45)Neighborhood convenience stop providing fuel, basic snacks, and beverages for local commuters.
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.