Is Edgewater Park safe?
Biloxi, Mississippi · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Edgewater Park as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Edgewater Park
“Go. Edgewater Park is a generally safe and quiet coastal district centered around retail shopping, beachfront access, and established residential pockets. Violent crime is relatively low, though visitors should practice basic precautions like locking vehicles to prevent opportunist theft in retail and beach parking lots.”
About the area
Edgewater Park is a coastal neighborhood in West Biloxi stretching from the sandy shores of the Mississippi Sound along US-90 inland toward Pass Road. It is home to the area's primary enclosed shopping venue, scenic beachfront restaurants, and quiet, oak-lined residential streets.
- Coastal / Beachfront
- Car-Dependent
- Commercial Hub
- Suburban
Walking and biking in Edgewater Park
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There is no municipal bike-share system, but cyclists frequently use the paved multi-use pathway that parallels US-90 along the coastline.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to urban centers in eastern Biloxi
- Direct, convenient public beach access with a wide multi-use pathway along Highway 90
- Stable residential pockets with solid homeownership rates and well-kept properties
- Ample retail, dining, and grocery amenities located directly within the district
Cons
- Property crime and vehicle break-ins occur occasionally in commercial and mall parking lots
- High-speed vehicular traffic along Beach Boulevard presents hazards for crossing pedestrians
- Vulnerability to coastal storm surge and flooding during severe tropical weather events
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in the residential streets, though unhoused individuals and occasional panhandlers may be observed near bus stops along Pass Road or around commercial intersections.
What Edgewater Park is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant with early-morning joggers, walkers, and beachgoers along Highway 90.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Active and safe with heavy commercial activity, diners, and shoppers around Edgewater Mall.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Generally safe with steady restaurant traffic along the waterfront, though residential roads are dimly lit.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet with very low foot traffic; maintain standard situational awareness in large, open parking lots.
Transit, parking and getting around
Coast Transit Authority (CTA) operates the Route 24 Beach Boulevard line and Route 34 Pass Road line, providing regular bus connections between Biloxi and Gulfport; there is no passenger rail service.
Parking is free, abundant, and straightforward across large surface lots at Edgewater Mall, public beach turnouts, and commercial centers.
Things to do in Edgewater Park
- Relax on the white sand shores of Biloxi Beach overlooking the Mississippi Sound
- Shop, dine, or watch a movie at Edgewater Mall, the Coast's primary enclosed shopping center
- Enjoy fresh Gulf seafood and sunset views at waterfront restaurants along Beach Boulevard
Local favorites
- The Reef · Seafood Restaurant · 4.4★ (4350)A bustling bi-level beachfront restaurant offering fresh Gulf seafood, panoramic water views, and a sky bar.
- White Pillars Restaurant and Lounge · Southern Fine Dining · 4.7★ (1250)An upscale farm-to-table eatery set in a restored historic coastal home serving refined Southern classics.
- BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse · American Restaurant · 4.3★ (2180)A popular, family-friendly chain venue at Edgewater Mall known for deep-dish pizzas and house-brewed beers.
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.