Is Cloverdale safe?
Savannah, Georgia · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Cloverdale as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on Cloverdale
“Go with care. Cloverdale is an unassuming, predominantly residential community with few dedicated tourist draws. While daytime visits for neighborhood parks or community visits are generally uneventful, higher property crime rates in adjacent westside corridors mean visitors should remain aware and avoid wandering late at night.”
Recent Savannah Police Department community initiatives have focused on curbing vehicle break-ins and opportunistic property crime along surrounding thoroughfares.
About the area
Cloverdale is an established mid-century residential neighborhood situated on Savannah's west-central side. It features quiet streets lined with single-family homes, small community greenspaces, and convenient driving access to Savannah's historic core and Midtown corridors.
- Residential
- Quiet
- Car-Dependent
- Mid-Century
Walking and biking in Cloverdale
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There are no dedicated bike-share stations or protected bike lanes in the neighborhood, though the flat terrain makes quiet residential streets manageable for casual cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Close-knit, established residential vibe with minimal commercial through-traffic on interior blocks
- Convenient 10-minute driving proximity to Downtown Savannah and Midtown dining hubs
- Abundant and hassle-free residential street parking
Cons
- Elevated property crime and vehicle theft rates relative to Savannah's outer suburbs and coastal islands
- Lower median household income and pockets of older infrastructure in need of modernization
- Virtually no walkable commercial district, requiring a vehicle for dining and retail
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the residential core of Cloverdale, though occasional unhoused individuals may be seen near commercial intersections along Ogeechee Road and Montgomery Street.
What Cloverdale is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and calm as residents commute to work and school, making morning walks on interior streets comfortable.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Low-key neighborhood activity with minimal street congestion and generally safe conditions for daytime visits.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Activity winds down quickly at dusk; stick to well-lit blocks and secure your vehicle.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Streets are deserted and isolated, and walking alone late at night is not recommended due to limited street lighting.
Transit, parking and getting around
Savannah is served by Chatham Area Transit (CAT) rather than MARTA rail; CAT Route 17 and Route 25 operate nearby along major corridors like Stiles Avenue and Montgomery Street, connecting to downtown Savannah.
Street parking is free and readily available throughout residential streets, with no parking meters or commercial parking decks required.
Things to do in Cloverdale
- Unwind or walk a pet at Cloverdale Park's neighborhood green space and playground
- View mid-century Savannah residential architecture along quiet side streets
- Take a short drive to explore the nearby Savannah Botanical Gardens and nature trails
Local favorites
- Geneva's Famous Seafood & Po Boys · Seafood Restaurant · 4.3★ (460)No-frills local favorite serving hearty fried seafood platters, seasoned crab, and traditional Lowcountry sides.
- 520 Wings · Chicken Wings · 4.4★ (980)Popular local counter-service eatery dishing out crispy chicken wings tossed in diverse signature sauces.
- Sly's Sliders and Fries · American / Fast Casual · 4.6★ (1150)Lively nearby spot known for imaginative mini-burgers, specialty hot dogs, and loaded seasoned french fries.
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.