Is Elmore Park safe?
Bartlett, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Elmore Park as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Elmore Park
“Go. Elmore Park is a peaceful, established suburban neighborhood in Bartlett with low crime rates, excellent municipal services, and well-kept residential streets. Visitors will find a quiet, family-oriented environment that is very safe day and night.”
About the area
Located in the incorporated city of Bartlett just northeast of Memphis, Elmore Park is characterized by mid-century brick ranch homes, mature shade trees, and quiet residential loop roads. It serves primarily as a tranquil bedroom community anchored by neighborhood schools and community parks. Commercial corridors along Stage Road provide convenient local dining and retail options just minutes away.
- Quiet Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Elmore Park
Walk score: 34/100 · Bike score: 42/100
There are no public bike-share programs in the area, but residential streets are low-stress for casual cycling and connect via roadway to Bartlett greenway trails like the Fletcher Creek Greenway.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to the broader Memphis metropolitan area, heavily patrolled by Bartlett Police Department.
- High homeownership rate (over 80%) with well-maintained properties, low vacancy rates, and stable household incomes above Shelby County averages.
- Very low through-traffic on internal residential streets, creating a calm environment for walking and jogging.
Cons
- Suburban sprawl requires a personal vehicle for almost all errands, dining, and sightseeing.
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle break-ins along border thoroughfares.
- Limited cultural attractions or vibrant nightlife within the neighborhood borders.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent on the residential streets of Elmore Park, with only rare panhandling occasionally seen along the commercial corridors of Stage Road or Summer Avenue.
What Elmore Park is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with dog walkers, joggers, and school-bound traffic; exceptionally safe.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet with standard suburban rhythms and very low foot traffic on residential streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential feel with families outdoors and light traffic near commercial strips; very safe for evening strolls.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and dark with minimal activity; very safe, though standard precautions regarding vehicle locking apply.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is very sparse; Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) operates limited bus service (such as Route 40) along nearby Stage Road, and there are no passenger rail or BRT systems serving Bartlett.
Parking is abundant and hassle-free, with free private driveways, open residential curbside parking, and ample free parking lots at all commercial centers.
Things to do in Elmore Park
- Walk or exercise around the community paths and athletic fields at nearby W.J. Freeman Park.
- Explore the historic Bartlett Station district and local artisan shops just a short drive east on Stage Road.
- Take a family afternoon to picnic or play sports at the recreational grounds adjacent to Elmore Park Middle School.
Local favorites
- Side Porch Steakhouse · Steakhouse · 4.5★ (1150)A long-running Bartlett institution serving steaks, seafood, and homemade salad dressings in an intimate, cozy house setting.
- Baby Jack's BBQ - Bartlett · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.5★ (1280)Local favorite known for smoked pulled pork, ribs, smoked chicken tenders, and scratch-made Southern sides.
- Hadley's Southern Kitchen · Southern Restaurant · 4.4★ (420)Casual dining spot dishing up comfort food staples like fried chicken, catfish, and homestyle cobblers.
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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