Is Dixon Park safe?
Savannah, Georgia · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Dixon Park as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on Dixon Park
“Go with care. Dixon Park offers pleasant historic streetscapes and convenient proximity to both Forsyth Park and the Starland District, but safety conditions vary by block. Stick to main thoroughfares after dark and practice standard situational awareness regarding property crime.”
Savannah Police Department continues to focus patrols in midtown and east-side residential corridors to curb recurring auto burglaries and isolated late-night gunfire.
About the area
Dixon Park is a quiet, historic residential enclave situated just south of Savannah's Victorian District, centered around a compact public park. The neighborhood is characterized by turn-of-the-century vernacular cottages, SCAD student rentals, and moss-draped live oaks within walking distance of popular midtown dining.
- Historic / Tree-Lined
- Residential
- Up-and-Coming
- Quiet
Walking and biking in Dixon Park
Walk score: 77/100 · Bike score: 83/100
The neighborhood is very flat and easily navigated by bicycle, connecting seamlessly to designated north-south bike routes on Lincoln and Price streets.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Immediate walking access to Forsyth Park and the lively Starland Arts District
- Scenic, low-traffic neighborhood park with mature live oaks and green space
- Lower rental and housing costs compared to the Historic District core
Cons
- Elevated incidence of property offenses including vehicle break-ins and package theft
- Higher poverty rate and pockets of vacant or neglected rental properties
- Dim street lighting along narrow east-west residential side streets at night
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within Dixon Park's interior residential streets, though individuals occasionally travel along major north-south arteries leading toward downtown and Forsyth Park.
What Dixon Park is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with dog walkers, joggers, and students heading out for the day.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and generally safe for walking, though peripheral blocks see very light foot traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Pleasant around dining spots along Abercorn and Drayton, but caution is advised on dim residential streets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and sparsely lit; walking alone is not recommended due to heightened risks of opportunistic crime.
Transit, parking and getting around
Chatham Area Transit (CAT) operates frequent bus service along the perimeter via Route 14 (Abercorn) and Route 11 (East Savannah); Savannah does not have a MARTA or rail transit system.
Unmetered street parking is readily available and free throughout the neighborhood, though visitors should lock doors and remove valuables to prevent break-ins.
Things to do in Dixon Park
- Relax in Dixon Park beneath moss-draped live oaks away from tourist crowds
- Take a self-guided architectural stroll viewing late-Victorian and Queen Anne cottages
- Walk a few blocks west along 37th Street to explore midtown bakeries and vintage boutiques
Local favorites
- Elizabeth on 37th · Southern Fine Dining · 4.6★ (1150)Acclaimed upscale Southern restaurant operating out of a stately 1900s mansion.
- Foxy Loxy Cafe · Coffee Shop & Tex-Mex · 4.7★ (2600)Beloved hybrid coffeehouse and cafe featuring horchata, tacos, and a popular courtyard.
- Sweet Patricia's · Bakery & Cafe · 4.8★ (320)Charming local bakery on Habersham serving European-style pastries, quiches, and espresso.
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.