Is Big Ridge safe?
Gulfport, Mississippi · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Big Ridge as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Big Ridge
“Go. Big Ridge is a quiet, predominantly residential suburban area on the northern periphery of the Gulfport-Biloxi metro area that is very safe for visitors and families. As long as you have a personal vehicle, you will encounter minimal safety risks beyond basic situational awareness.”
About the area
Big Ridge is an expansive, tree-lined suburban district characterized by single-family subdivisions, quiet residential side streets, and commercial retail corridors along major access roads. It offers convenient proximity to Gulf Coast attractions, casinos, and beaches while maintaining a peaceful suburban environment.
- Suburban
- Quiet
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Big Ridge
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 25/100
There are no bike-share stations or dedicated protected bike lanes in Big Ridge, though residential subdivision streets offer low-speed cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Lower violent crime rates compared to downtown and coastal transit corridors
- High rates of owner-occupied single-family homes and stable middle-income households
- Low traffic and peaceful neighborhood streets ideal for families
Cons
- Highly car-dependent with almost no dedicated pedestrian or bicycle infrastructure
- Isolated residential streets with limited lighting late at night
- Occasional property crimes such as opportunistic vehicle burglaries in unlocked cars
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in this residential neighborhood, with unhoused populations and support shelters situated closer to the urban centers of Gulfport and Biloxi.
What Big Ridge is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant with commuters heading out and local residents jogging or walking dogs along subdivision roads.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe with typical suburban traffic moving along main feeder corridors.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding down with minimal street activity outside of private driveways and local shopping plazas.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and low activity due to sparse street lighting, though violent crime remains rare.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by Coast Transit Authority (CTA), but bus service is limited and infrequent in this outer suburban section, making private vehicle transport essential.
Parking is exceptionally easy and free, with ample private driveways and large surface parking lots at all commercial centers.
Things to do in Big Ridge
- Play a round of golf or practice at nearby Gulf Hills Golf Club just across the ridge
- Launch a kayak or boat from nearby bayous into Back Bay of Biloxi
- Explore local retail shopping and dining along the nearby Promenade and Sangani Boulevard hubs
Local favorites
- Woody's Roadside · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (1150)Popular casual dining spot serving specialty burgers, seafood platters, and po'boys.
- El Saltillo Mexican Restaurant · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (680)Laid-back neighborhood eatery known for traditional Mexican fare, fajitas, and margaritas.
- Mugshots Grill & Bar · Bar & Grill · 4.3★ (1420)Lively regional chain joint serving oversized gourmet burgers and craft beer on tap.
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.