Is Cloverdale safe?
Montgomery, Alabama · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Cloverdale as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Cloverdale
“Go. Cloverdale is one of Montgomery's most secure and culturally vibrant historic neighborhoods, offering leafy residential avenues and lively local dining. While visitors should practice standard precautions regarding parked vehicles, personal safety risks are low compared to citywide averages.”
Citywide initiatives by the Montgomery Police Department continue to target property theft, while Cloverdale itself remains one of the city's most stable and heavily patrolled residential zones.
About the area
Cloverdale is a picturesque historic district anchored by Huntingdon College, known for its tree-canopied streets, 1920s Tudor architecture, and independent arts scene. It serves as Montgomery's premier historic culinary and cultural pocket, welcoming visitors with a friendly, tight-knit community feel.
- Historic / Tree-Lined
- Collegiate
- Dining Pocket
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Cloverdale
Walk score: 58/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There is currently no municipal bike-share system, but Cloverdale's wide, low-speed residential streets make neighborhood cycling accessible despite a lack of dedicated bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly higher median household incomes and educational attainment than the municipal average
- Low rates of violent crime within the residential and commercial historic district
- High rate of owner-occupied, well-maintained historic housing stock
- Active neighborhood association and private security patrols that deter crime
Cons
- Occasional property crime and opportunistic vehicle break-ins along commercial fringes
- Proximity to higher-crime thoroughfares across southern and central Montgomery
- Uneven sidewalk maintenance and limited lighting on some residential side streets
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in Cloverdale, with no encampments present in the area. Most city shelters and social services are located several miles northwest in downtown Montgomery.
What Cloverdale is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with morning joggers, dog walkers, and college students circulating freely.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Pleasant and active with patrons visiting local shops, cafes, and Huntingdon College.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Warm and lively around the Mulberry and Cloverdale dining nodes with steady foot traffic and outdoor patio diners.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and generally calm, though standard urban caution is recommended when walking along dimly lit residential blocks.
Transit, parking and getting around
The Montgomery Area Transit System (The M) provides limited bus transit, primarily Route 1 and Route 9, along adjacent corridors; there is no regional rail or BRT network in Montgomery.
On-street parking is free and generally easy to find along commercial strips and residential streets, with no parking garages or paid meters required.
Things to do in Cloverdale
- Visit the historic F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald Museum on Felder Avenue
- Catch an independent screening at The Capri Theatre, Alabama's oldest operating indie cinema
- Stroll the historic campus grounds and shaded green lawns of Huntingdon College
Local favorites
- Vintage Year · Fine Dining Restaurant · 4.6★ (550)Upscale neighborhood staple serving refined New American entrees, fresh seafood, and craft cocktails.
- The Capri Theatre · Movie Theater · 4.8★ (330)Historic community-supported theater showcasing independent, foreign, and classic films.
- El Rey Burrito Lounge · Eclectic Mexican Restaurant · 4.5★ (910)Popular Bohemian eatery serving creative Mexican dishes and craft brews on an inviting patio.
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.