Is Dennis safe?
Walkertown, North Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Dennis as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Dennis
“Go. Dennis is a quiet, rural-suburban area in Walkertown that experiences very little violent crime and low property crime compared to neighboring Winston-Salem. Visitors will encounter a peaceful, car-dependent setting where basic precautions are more than sufficient.”
About the area
Dennis is an outlying residential and semi-rural neighborhood in the town of Walkertown, Forsyth County. It features modest single-family homes, open acreage, and a relaxed, slow-paced atmosphere. While there are few commercial attractions directly within Dennis, it offers a secure, quiet environment close to regional parks and local diners.
- Quiet Residential
- Semi-Rural
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Dennis
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 22/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes, greenways, or bike-share programs in Dennis, and cycling is limited to narrow, shoulderless two-lane country roads.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to urban Forsyth County
- High homeownership rate with stable residential tenure and low vacancy
- Quiet, family-friendly rural-suburban community atmosphere
- Convenient driving access to Walkertown amenities and Winston-Salem
Cons
- Extremely car-dependent with virtually no pedestrian infrastructure or streetlights
- Emergency response times may be longer due to semi-rural roadway layout
- Limited commercial options and dining directly within the immediate enclave
- Occasional rural property thefts or equipment tampering reported in the broader area
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Dennis or the broader Walkertown area, with support services and shelters located further west in downtown Winston-Salem.
What Dennis is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with light commuter traffic on primary two-lane roads and quiet residential lanes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and uneventful, feeling very secure with minimal pedestrian movement and standard residential activity.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and dark as commuter traffic winds down, maintaining a safe and low-crime environment.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and isolated due to sparse street lighting, though personal safety risks remain exceptionally low.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is virtually nonexistent in Dennis; the Winston-Salem Transit Authority (WSTA) operates primarily within Winston-Salem city limits and does not provide regular fixed-route bus service here.
Parking is completely effortless throughout Dennis, with ample private driveway space and free, unrestricted surface parking at all nearby business centers and public parks.
Things to do in Dennis
- Spend an afternoon outdoors walking the nature trails at nearby Walkertown Town Park
- Explore the local history and community programs at the Walkertown Area Historical Society inside the local library
- Take a short drive to Belews Lake for boating, fishing, and water recreation
Local favorites
- Priddy's General Store · Country Store & Deli · 4.8★ (320)Historic, nostalgic country store offering old-fashioned candies, hoop cheese, and local goods.
- Town House Restaurant · American Diner · 4.4★ (410)Down-home neighborhood eatery serving hearty country breakfasts and classic Southern platters.
- Walkertown Seafood Shack · Seafood Restaurant · 4.5★ (590)Popular local spot serving generous portions of Calabash-style fried and grilled seafood.
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.