Is Brentwood safe?
Dothan, Alabama · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Brentwood as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Brentwood
“Go. Brentwood is a quiet, well-established residential subdivision in Dothan with low violent crime rates and minimal tourist friction. While there is little in the way of commercial attractions directly inside the neighborhood, it is a safe and peaceful place to stay or visit.”
About the area
Brentwood is an established single-family residential community in Dothan characterized by mid-century ranch-style homes and modest wooded lots. Located convenient to the commercial corridors of Ross Clark Circle, it offers a tranquil, low-density suburban atmosphere.
- Suburban
- Quiet Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Brentwood
Walk score: 22/100 · Bike score: 31/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes or bike-share stations in the neighborhood, though cyclists can ride low-speed neighborhood streets to reach the multi-use Westgate Trail nearby.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to urban Dothan sectors
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family housing fostering neighborhood stability
- Quiet cul-de-sacs and residential streets with minimal cut-through traffic
- Convenient driving access to healthcare facilities and retail along the loop
Cons
- Incidents of opportunistic property crime such as unlocked vehicle break-ins
- Lacks pedestrian infrastructure, with few continuous sidewalks or designated crossings
- Heavily car-dependent with no dining or entertainment within the neighborhood boundaries
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within Brentwood, as services and unhoused individuals are concentrated primarily around central and downtown Dothan.
What Brentwood is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and safe as residents commute to work and school, with occasional joggers on the street.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and peaceful with light local traffic and standard neighborhood routines.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Low-key and tranquil as families return home, remaining safe for outdoor evening activities.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Subdued and dark with minimal illumination on some side streets; violent crime is rare but standard late-night vigilance is advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit in Dothan is provided by Wiregrass Transit Authority, which operates demand-response and dial-a-ride van services rather than fixed-route buses or rail systems.
Parking is exceptionally easy and free, available via residential driveways and unrestricted on-street parking throughout the subdivision.
Things to do in Brentwood
- Enjoy recreational sports, trails, and tennis at nearby Westgate Park
- Take a quiet morning stroll through the residential side streets
- Browse local shopping and eateries along the nearby Ross Clark Circle commercial corridor
Local favorites
- Hunt's Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar · Seafood Restaurant · 4.3★ (3450)Longstanding local institution serving fresh Gulf oysters, fried seafood platters, and Southern sides.
- Fire Stone Wood Fired Pizza & Grill · Pizza Restaurant · 4.5★ (1620)Popular eatery featuring artisan wood-fired pizzas, craft beer, and casual Italian fare.
- KBC · Southern Restaurant & Bakery · 4.6★ (1180)Top Chef winner Kelsey Barnard Clark's acclaimed restaurant serving Southern comfort food and pastries.
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.