Is Bristow Acres safe?
Tupelo, Mississippi · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Bristow Acres as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Bristow Acres
“Go. Bristow Acres is a calm, established residential enclave in southwest Tupelo with minimal street crime and a relaxed atmosphere. Visitors heading to the area or staying in nearby short-term rentals will find a safe, neighborly environment, though you will need a car to reach dining and entertainment.”
About the area
Bristow Acres is a leafy, mid-century residential subdivision located in southern Tupelo just off Cliff Gookin Boulevard. It features single-family brick ranch homes on spacious lots with low pass-through traffic and high homeownership stability. While strictly residential, it offers quick vehicle access to nearby commercial corridors along South Gloster Street.
- Quiet Residential
- Suburban / Leafy
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Bristow Acres
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 32/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes or bike-share stations in Bristow Acres, though interior streets have low enough vehicular traffic for casual neighborhood riding.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low violent crime rates well below national and metro averages
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes contributing to neighborhood upkeep
- Quiet streets with very little through-traffic or disturbance
- Convenient driving access to South Gloster retail and Interstate 22 connections
Cons
- Virtually zero neighborhood-level walkability requiring a personal vehicle
- Limited street lighting along some interior residential streets after dark
- Occasional isolated property crimes such as unlocked car burglaries
- Zero commercial or dining amenities located directly within neighborhood bounds
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Bristow Acres, as community services, shelters, and individuals seeking assistance are concentrated closer to downtown Tupelo and central transit corridors.
What Bristow Acres is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene with residents walking dogs and heading out for standard morning commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet and sleepy with minimal traffic on interior streets and pleasant neighborhood activity.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and safe, though sidewalks are limited so joggers and walkers should stay alert along road shoulders.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Dark and sparsely lit, but generally very safe with negligible nighttime foot traffic or disorder.
Transit, parking and getting around
Tupelo does not operate a comprehensive fixed-route municipal bus or rail system, with public transit limited to demand-response and regional shuttle services. Visitors will rely entirely on private vehicles or rideshare services like Uber and Lyft.
Parking is effortless throughout the neighborhood, consisting of private residential driveways and free, unrestricted curb parking on wide residential streets.
Things to do in Bristow Acres
- Take a quiet morning stroll or jog through the low-traffic residential loops
- Visit the nearby Tupelo Buffalo Park & Zoo located just a short drive west
- Explore local southern cooking and live music along the nearby South Gloster corridor
Local favorites
- Romie's Grocery · Southern Restaurant · 4.5★ (1420)Beloved local landmark serving authentic meat-and-three lunches, barbecue, and evening patio dining with live music.
- Woody's Restaurant · Steakhouse · 4.4★ (880)Upscale casual dining spot known for flame-grilled steaks, fresh seafood, and signature cocktails.
- Lost Pizza Co. Tupelo · Pizza Restaurant · 4.6★ (1150)Funky, laid-back regional chain serving custom pizzas, sandwiches, and wings with a retro vibe.
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.