Is Creekwood Acres safe?
Walkertown, North Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Creekwood Acres as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Creekwood Acres
“Go. Creekwood Acres is a calm, low-density residential subdivision in Walkertown where violent crime is minimal and community stability is high. Visitors will encounter a safe, suburban-to-rural environment, though you will need a personal vehicle to get around.”
About the area
Creekwood Acres is an established residential neighborhood situated in Walkertown, North Carolina, just northeast of Winston-Salem. It is characterized by single-family homes on spacious lots, quiet residential roads, and mature tree cover. The neighborhood offers a peaceful suburban atmosphere with close proximity to small-town amenities.
- Quiet Residential
- Suburban / Rural
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Creekwood Acres
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 18/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes or shared bike programs in the neighborhood, and cycling is limited to quiet subdivision streets or shared lanes on higher-speed rural connecting roads.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than both county and national averages
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes promoting long-term neighborhood stability
- Low traffic and peaceful, low-density residential surroundings
Cons
- Completely car-dependent with no direct access to public transit
- Limited street lighting along some secondary residential roads
- Zero commercial or entertainment amenities within the subdivision itself
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent in Creekwood Acres, with support services and shelters centralized in downtown Winston-Salem several miles to the southwest.
What Creekwood Acres is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm with light local traffic from residents commuting, perfectly safe for neighborhood strolls.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Peaceful and quiet with occasional dog walkers and delivery vehicles, presenting no safety issues.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding-down with minimal street activity and safe conditions.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and silent with minimal lighting on residential cul-de-sacs, but remains quiet and safe.
Transit, parking and getting around
There is no fixed-route public transit serving Creekwood Acres directly; Winston-Salem Transit Authority (WSTA) primarily operates in Winston-Salem proper without regular routes out to this neighborhood.
Parking is abundant and free, with wide private driveways and ample street parking on low-traffic residential roads.
Things to do in Creekwood Acres
- Enjoy outdoor walking, athletic fields, and open green spaces at Walkertown Community Park
- Explore local history exhibits and regional programming at the Walkertown Branch Library
- Take a short drive to Salem Lake for scenic reservoir views, boating, and trail recreation
Local favorites
- Cagney's Kitchen Walkertown · American Restaurant · 4.3★ (1150)A casual local staple serving hearty breakfast platters, burgers, and classic Southern diner fare.
- Dairi-O of Walkertown · Fast Food & Ice Cream · 4.5★ (1820)Popular North Carolina chain known for made-to-order burgers, hot dogs, chicken, and soft-serve treats.
- Townhouse Grill · Family Style Restaurant · 4.2★ (380)Relaxed eatery offering a wide variety of sandwiches, pizzas, wings, and homestyle entrees.
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.