Is Colonial Village safe?
Savannah, Georgia · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Colonial Village as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Colonial Village
“Go. Colonial Village is a tranquil, established Southside Savannah neighborhood that is generally very safe for visitors and residents. Violent crime is uncommon here, though visitors should take normal precautions to lock vehicles against opportunistic property theft.”
About the area
Colonial Village is a quiet, mid-century residential neighborhood located on Savannah's Southside. Characterized by modest single-family homes, mature trees, and proximity to major shopping centers, it offers a peaceful suburban contrast to the bustling Historic District.
- Quiet Residential
- Suburban
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Colonial Village
Walk score: 34/100 · Bike score: 42/100
There are no bike-share stations in the immediate vicinity, and while interior neighborhood streets are easy to cycle, surrounding multilane arterials lack dedicated bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to Savannah's dense urban core
- Stable residential fabric with high proportion of long-term homeowners and families
- Quick access to recreational amenities at Lake Mayer and extensive retail corridors on Abercorn Street
Cons
- Periodic opportunistic property theft and vehicle break-ins common to suburban retail corridors
- Car-dependent layout with limited pedestrian infrastructure along major surrounding thoroughfares
- Few distinct historic or tourist-oriented attractions within the neighborhood itself
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is rarely seen within the residential neighborhood streets, though occasional unhoused individuals or panhandling can be observed near commercial intersections on Abercorn Street.
What Colonial Village is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with local residents walking dogs and minimal vehicular traffic on interior streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and orderly, feeling secure with regular neighborhood routines and active suburban life.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and residential, with well-lit driveways and very low pedestrian activity.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Subdued and generally safe, though standard precautions against checking unlocked car doors apply.
Transit, parking and getting around
Chatham Area Transit (CAT) serves the area via Route 14 (Abercorn) and Route 4 along nearby arterials, connecting to downtown Savannah; there is no passenger rail service.
Parking is abundant and entirely free, with ample private driveway space on residential roads and large, free surface parking lots at all surrounding commercial plazas.
Things to do in Colonial Village
- Jog, walk the paved 1.5-mile perimeter trail, or kayak at nearby Lake Mayer Community Park
- Play a round of golf or hit the driving range at Bacon Park Golf Course just to the east
- Sample diverse international and classic Southern dining options along Montgomery Cross Road
Local favorites
- Barnes Restaurant · Southern / Barbecue · 4.2★ (1450)A long-running neighborhood landmark serving slow-smoked pork, fried chicken, and traditional Southern sides.
- Hirano's · Japanese Restaurant · 4.6★ (680)Unfussy Southside favorite serving hearty teriyaki bowls, sushi, and homestyle Japanese staples.
- Castaways · Seafood Restaurant · 4.4★ (520)Casual coastal eatery offering fresh local seafood platters, craft drafts, and outdoor seating.
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.