Is Coalville safe?
Biloxi, Mississippi · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Coalville as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Coalville
“Go. Coalville is a tranquil, semi-rural residential community in North Biloxi that presents virtually no violent crime risk to visitors. There are few tourist attractions within the neighborhood itself, but it serves as a secure, peaceful base with easy highway access to the coast.”
About the area
Coalville is a quiet, historic neighborhood nestled in North Biloxi near the Tchoutacabouffa River and Old Highway 67. Characterized by single-family homes, mature trees, and large wooded lots, the area offers a relaxed, low-density Southern setting.
- Quiet Residential
- Semi-Rural Enclave
- Car-Dependent
- Wooded / Low-Density
Walking and biking in Coalville
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 24/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes, multi-use paths, or municipal bike-share stations in Coalville, requiring cyclists to share narrow, unpaved shoulders on rural roads.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Very low rates of violent and property crime compared to coastal urban cores
- High rate of homeownership contributing to neighborhood stability and care
- Peaceful semi-rural environment free from commercial noise and heavy through-traffic
- Convenient driving access to Interstate 10, Biloxi Bay, and local waterways
Cons
- Almost entirely car-dependent with virtually no walkable amenities
- Sparse street lighting on residential and wooded side roads at night
- Limited public transit and lack of pedestrian infrastructure like sidewalks
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Coalville, as social services and shelters are concentrated in downtown Biloxi and Gulfport.
What Coalville is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Calm and quiet with light commuter traffic moving toward Old Highway 67 and I-10.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Pleasant and very safe, with occasional neighborhood strolls or yard work underway.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding-down with safe, low-traffic neighborhood roads.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and safe, though rural roads have sparse lighting that requires mindful driving.
Transit, parking and getting around
Coast Transit Authority (CTA) provides limited fixed-route bus service along major arterials in North Biloxi, but direct bus access within Coalville is minimal, making personal vehicles essential.
Parking is exceptionally easy, with plentiful free private driveways and ample free surface parking lots at all local businesses and churches.
Things to do in Coalville
- Visit the historic Coalville United Methodist Church and its historic cemetery dating to the 1800s
- Launch a kayak or go fishing on the nearby Tchoutacabouffa River
- Take a short drive to the Tuxachanie Trail in De Soto National Forest for hiking
Local favorites
- Taranto's Crawfish, Po-Boys & Seafood · Seafood Restaurant · 4.6★ (1380)Beloved neighborhood spot serving authentic Mississippi Gulf Coast boiled crawfish, po-boys, and fried platters.
- The Ole Biloxi Schooner · Seafood Restaurant · 4.5★ (980)Long-running local favorite near Popps Ferry known for hearty gumbo and classic fried seafood.
- El Saltillo Mexican Restaurant · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (870)Casual, family-friendly Mexican eatery offering classic combination plates and margaritas.
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.