Is Collier Hills safe?
Atlanta, Georgia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Collier Hills as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Collier Hills
“Go. Collier Hills is one of Atlanta's safest, quietest, and most picturesque historic residential neighborhoods. Visitors can explore local parks and trailheads with virtually no safety concerns during daytime and evening hours, provided standard vehicle security precautions are observed.”
About the area
Collier Hills is a serene, tree-canopied neighborhood in South Buckhead celebrated for its 1940s and 1950s brick cottages, mid-century homes, and lush green space. It straddles significant Civil War history and offers direct access to Tanyard Creek Park and the Atlanta BeltLine Northside Trail.
- Historic / Tree-Lined
- Family-Friendly
- Green Space / Parks
- Quiet Residential
Walking and biking in Collier Hills
Walk score: 46/100 · Bike score: 51/100
Collier Hills is home to the scenic Northside BeltLine Trail running through Tanyard Creek Park, which connects to the wider Northwest BeltLine connector trail network; however, interior hills and lacking bike lanes require caution on roadway rides.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are among the lowest in the city of Atlanta, supported by a dedicated off-duty police neighborhood security patrol.
- Very high median household income (exceeding $140,000) and exceptionally high homeownership rates reflect strong neighborhood stability.
- Direct foot and bike access to Tanyard Creek Park, Atlanta Memorial Park, and the scenic Northwest BeltLine corridor.
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like vehicle break-ins at trailheads and residential driveways.
- Heavy vehicular cut-through traffic along Collier Road and Northside Drive during peak rush hours.
- Limited sidewalks on several hilly interior residential side streets.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically nonexistent within the residential interior. Individuals may occasionally be observed traveling along the major bordering arterials (Howell Mill Road and Northside Drive), but encampments and aggressive panhandling are not present in the neighborhood.
What Collier Hills is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with dog walkers, runners, and stroller-pushing residents enjoying the quiet residential roads and Tanyard Creek Park.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Safe, sunny, and relaxed; vehicular traffic picks up along Collier Road, but interior streets remain calm.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and comfortable with residents walking pets before dark; standard suburban vigilance applies near park boundaries.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and low-traffic with minimal ambient street lighting, but violent incidents are exceedingly rare.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is managed by MARTA, with Bus Route 12 serving the western edge along Howell Mill Road and connecting to Midtown. The nearest heavy rail station is Arts Center Station, located approximately 2 miles southeast (a short rideshare or bus connection away).
Residential street parking is readily available and free throughout the neighborhood, though narrow roadways require careful curb parking. Dedicated free parking lots serve Tanyard Creek Park along Collier Road and Atlanta Memorial Park.
Things to do in Collier Hills
- Stroll or jog along the paved paths of Tanyard Creek Park and the BeltLine Northside Trail through lush ravines and under historic railway trestles.
- Play a round of golf or dine on the terrace at the nearby Bobby Jones Golf Course and Bitsy Grant Tennis Center complex.
- Read the historical markers commemorating the Battle of Peachtree Creek scattered throughout the neighborhood's parklands.
Local favorites
- Boone's · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (420)Upscale neighborhood dining with locally sourced American dishes and patio views over the Bobby Jones Golf Course.
- Hankook Taqueria · Korean-Mexican Fusion · 4.6★ (2650)Celebrated casual eatery on nearby Collier Road serving Korean BBQ tacos, burritos, and sesame fries.
- Star Provisions Market & Cafe · Gourmet Market & Cafe · 4.6★ (980)High-end specialty grocer, bakery, and cafe serving artisan sandwiches, cheese, and pastries just west of the neighborhood.
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.