Is Fox Hall safe?
Winston-Salem, North Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Fox Hall as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Fox Hall
“Go. Fox Hall is a quiet, well-maintained residential neighborhood with low crime rates and a safe suburban atmosphere. It offers a secure and peaceful environment for walking, visiting family, or exploring the nearby university and historic districts.”
About the area
Fox Hall is an established single-family residential community in northwest Winston-Salem, characterized by mature tree canopies and mid-century to contemporary homes. It offers a tranquil suburban feel located just minutes from Wake Forest University and the historic Reynolda estate.
- Suburban
- Quiet Residential
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Fox Hall
Walk score: 22/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes within the neighborhood streets, but low traffic volumes make roads rideable, and the nearby Reynolda Trail provides off-street paved multi-use connectivity.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are exceptionally low compared to citywide averages
- High rate of homeownership and well-maintained private properties
- Close proximity to Reynolda Gardens, Wake Forest University, and local parks
Cons
- Car dependency is high, with virtually no commercial businesses inside the neighborhood
- Limited continuous sidewalk infrastructure along some internal residential streets
- Occasional opportunistic property crime, such as unlocked vehicle break-ins
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Fox Hall, as shelters and social services are located closer to central downtown Winston-Salem.
What Fox Hall is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and secure, with minimal traffic and the occasional jogger or dog walker on residential roads.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and family-friendly, feeling very safe for outdoor activities and neighborhood strolls.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and residential, with neighborhood activity winding down safely at dusk.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark due to sparse streetlighting, but remains quiet and safe with negligible nighttime crime activity.
Transit, parking and getting around
Winston-Salem Transit Authority (WSTA) provides bus service along primary arterials like Reynolda Road (such as Route 95), but no fixed routes penetrate the interior residential streets of Fox Hall.
Ample, free residential driveway and on-street parking is readily available throughout the neighborhood, with no meters or parking garages present.
Things to do in Fox Hall
- Stroll the peaceful, tree-lined residential loops and cul-de-sacs
- Explore the historic grounds and scenic greenhouse at nearby Reynolda Gardens
- Take a short drive to Reynolda Village for boutique shopping, galleries, and casual dining
Local favorites
- Reynolda Gardens · Botanical Garden · 4.8★ (1150)Historic formal gardens, nature trails, and greenhouse adjacent to the neighborhood area.
- Dough-Joe's Doughnuts & Coffee · Coffee Shop & Bakery · 4.8★ (680)Beloved nearby cafe serving fresh made-to-order cake doughnuts and specialty coffee.
- Village Tavern · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (1420)Classic American tavern nearby offering scratch-made comfort food and outdoor patio dining.
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.