Is Crestwood safe?
Murfreesboro, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Crestwood as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Crestwood
“Go. Crestwood is a safe, stable, and quiet mid-century residential neighborhood in Murfreesboro. Violent crime is rare, making it secure for walking or visiting family, though commercial activities require driving to adjacent corridors.”
About the area
Crestwood is an established, tree-lined suburban neighborhood in Murfreesboro characterized by mid-20th-century ranch-style homes and well-kept yards. It provides a peaceful community atmosphere located just a short drive from downtown Murfreesboro and Middle Tennessee State University.
- Quiet Residential
- Tree-Lined
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Crestwood
Walk score: 34/100 · Bike score: 42/100
There are no dedicated on-street bike lanes within the neighborhood, but low vehicle speeds make riding easy, and the paved Stones River Greenway is accessible within a short distance.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low violent crime rates well below state and national urban averages
- High rate of long-term homeownership contributing to neighborhood upkeep and stability
- Close proximity to the scenic Stones River Greenway and central Murfreesboro amenities
Cons
- Isolated incidents of opportunistic property theft such as unlocked vehicle break-ins
- Suburban street design with inconsistent sidewalk coverage in some residential sections
- Requires a vehicle for almost all errands, dining, and daily shopping
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not present within the interior residential streets of Crestwood. Occasional unhoused individuals may be seen along major commercial thoroughfares like Memorial Boulevard and NW Broad Street.
What Crestwood is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and safe with residents walking dogs and leaving for work along quiet neighborhood streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Safe and quiet with minimal vehicle traffic outside of standard residential deliveries.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Peaceful atmosphere as families return home, though limited street lighting calls for a flashlight on evening walks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely low activity and very quiet; walking is generally safe, though standard caution applies.
Transit, parking and getting around
Local bus service is operated by Murfreesboro Transit (Rover), running routes along major perimeter corridors like Memorial Boulevard. There is no passenger rail or BRT service in the area.
Parking is completely free and easy with wide driveways and unrestricted on-street parking on residential roads.
Things to do in Crestwood
- Walk, run, or cycle along the nearby Stones River Greenway access points
- Tour the historic Oaklands Mansion and arboretum located just south of the neighborhood
- Visit Cannonsburgh Village nearby to explore preserved 19th-century Tennessee pioneer buildings
Local favorites
- The Alley on Main · American Restaurant · 4.6★ (1850)Popular local scratch kitchen serving classic Southern comfort foods, steaks, and pastas.
- Just Love Coffee Cafe · Coffee Shop · 4.6★ (1250)Murfreesboro-born cafe chain offering specialty roast coffees and waffle-iron breakfast dishes.
- Slick Pig BBQ · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.6★ (2300)Iconic local barbecue counter revered for hickory-smoked wings and pulled pork.
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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