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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, most scenic historic neighborhoods, offering quiet residential streets and exceptional park access. While it lacks a dense commercial core, it is an ideal destination for nature walks, history buffs, and peaceful neighborhood strolls. Visitors should feel completely comfortable exploring during daylight hours.”
About the area
Collier Hills is an affluent, historic neighborhood in northwest Atlanta celebrated for its rolling topography, mid-century brick cottages, and lush greenery. Situated near the intersection of Buckhead and Midtown, it borders Tanyard Creek Park and Atlanta Memorial Park, both connected to the Atlanta BeltLine. It offers visitors a relaxed, verdant escape characterized by Civil War historic markers and well-maintained park trails.
- Historic / Tree-Lined
- Quiet Residential
- Park-Adjacent
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Collier Hills
Walk score: 52/100 · Bike score: 56/100
The Atlanta BeltLine Northside Trail and PATH connectors run through Tanyard Creek Park, offering high-quality off-street riding, though the neighborhood's steep interior hills can challenge casual cyclists.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Direct pedestrian access to Tanyard Creek Park and the paved Atlanta BeltLine Northside Trail
- Very low violent crime rate and an active, safety-conscious residential community
- Scenic, tree-lined streets with historic mid-century architecture and Civil War markers
Cons
- Steep, hilly terrain makes walking and casual cycling physically demanding
- Few dining and retail options located directly within the residential core
- Limited street lighting on residential side streets after dark
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within the residential core of Collier Hills. Occasional unhoused individuals may be seen traversing the commercial corridors along nearby Howell Mill Road, but encampments are not present in the neighborhood.
What Collier Hills is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Vibrant and very safe with numerous joggers, dog walkers, and cyclists taking advantage of park trails and quiet residential streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and secure, with light local traffic and families enjoying the parks and open green spaces.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Peaceful and safe for dusk walks, though foot traffic tapers off quickly as residents return home.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet and deserted with low crime rates, though limited streetlamp coverage means visitors should stick to well-lit main corridors.
Transit, parking and getting around
The nearest MARTA rail station is Arts Center Station, located approximately two miles southeast. MARTA Bus Route 12 on Howell Mill Road and Route 110 on Peachtree Road service the perimeter of the neighborhood.
Street parking is generally unrestricted, free, and easy to find along residential streets. Dedicated free public parking lots are also available at Tanyard Creek Park and Atlanta Memorial Park.
Things to do in Collier Hills
- Walk the scenic boardwalk and paved pathways of the Atlanta BeltLine Northside Trail through Tanyard Creek Park.
- Explore the historical markers and open greenspaces at Atlanta Memorial Park and Bobby Jones Golf Course.
- Take an architectural walking tour of the neighborhood's preserved 1940s brick cottages and wooded estates.
Local favorites
- Henri's Bakery & Deli · Bakery & DeliA beloved Atlanta institution on Collier Road serving classic po'boys, fresh breads, and gourmet pastries.
- Boone's · New American RestaurantAn upscale-casual dining spot overlooking the Bobby Jones Golf Course, featuring craft cocktails and locally sourced seasonal dishes.
- The Fresh Market · Gourmet GroceryAn upscale neighborhood market on Collier Road offering specialty prepared foods, baked goods, and produce.
Scores blend recent reported crime levels, area poverty and walk/bike access, refreshed nightly. They are a guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.