Is Creekwood safe?
Murfreesboro, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Creekwood as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Creekwood
“Go. Creekwood is a peaceful, established suburban neighborhood in Murfreesboro that poses virtually no safety hazards to visitors. Violent crime is extremely rare, though basic vigilance against opportunistic vehicle break-ins is always wise.”
About the area
Creekwood is a quiet, tree-lined residential community located in southern Murfreesboro featuring single-family homes and manicured lawns. It offers convenient proximity to major retail corridors along South Church Street while retaining a calm, secluded neighborhood feel.
- Family-Friendly
- Suburban / Peaceful
- Car-Dependent
- Tree-Lined
Walking and biking in Creekwood
Walk score: 26/100 · Bike score: 34/100
There are no dedicated municipal bike-share stations in the subdivision. Cyclists can access the extensive Murfreesboro Greenway System via short rides to nearby park trailheads.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than both Tennessee and national averages
- High rate of owner-occupied housing with stable, well-maintained properties
- Close access to community parks, healthcare facilities, and commercial amenities
Cons
- Isolated incidents of opportunistic theft from unlocked parked vehicles
- Lacks dedicated pedestrian infrastructure like continuous sidewalks on all interior streets
- Heavy reliance on a vehicle with congested traffic on nearby arterial corridors
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually non-existent within the Creekwood subdivision. Any unhoused individuals or panhandling activities in the area are typically confined to major commercial intersections along South Church Street and Broad Street.
What Creekwood is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and safe, with neighbors jogging, walking dogs, and departing for morning commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and secure, with light residential traffic and delivery vehicles moving through the area.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Peaceful atmosphere as residents return home, feeling very safe for evening strolls.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely low activity with quiet, dimly lit streets; safe overall, though standard residential awareness is recommended.
Transit, parking and getting around
Murfreesboro is served by the Rover bus system, but fixed-route service does not directly penetrate residential Creekwood. The nearest commuter rail (WeGo Star) is in neighboring Wilson/Davidson counties, making personal vehicles the primary mode of travel.
Parking is abundant and hassle-free, consisting of private residential driveways, open street parking where permitted, and free surface lots at adjacent shopping centers.
Things to do in Creekwood
- Hike the paved and wilderness nature trails at nearby Barfield Crescent Park
- Explore the disc golf course and baseball complexes at Barfield Crescent Park
- Take a short drive to the historic Murfreesboro Downtown Square for dining and local shopping
Local favorites
- Slick Pig BBQ · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.6★ (2350)Beloved local institution famous for hickory-smoked wings, pulled pork, and casual vibes.
- The Alley on Main · American Restaurant · 4.6★ (1850)Scratch-kitchen restaurant serving upscale comfort food, steaks, and pasta in a warm atmosphere.
- Brass Horn Coffee Roasters · Coffee Shop · 4.8★ (420)Specialty coffee roastery offering handcrafted pour-overs, espresso drinks, and pastries.
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.
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