Is Foxwood safe?
Montgomery, Alabama · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Foxwood as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on Foxwood
“Go with care. Foxwood is a predominantly quiet, car-dependent residential community with modest safety concerns typical of Montgomery's outer residential neighborhoods. Visitors should maintain standard situational awareness, especially after dark and when navigating nearby commercial corridors.”
Recent local coverage in Montgomery emphasizes citywide initiatives tackling property crimes and bolstering neighborhood camera networks across outer residential sectors.
About the area
Foxwood is an established mid-to-late 20th-century residential neighborhood in Montgomery, featuring single-family ranch-style homes and low-traffic cul-de-sacs. The area is purely residential, relying on surrounding major thoroughfares for dining, retail, and community services.
- Suburban
- Quiet Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Modest Homes
Walking and biking in Foxwood
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 24/100
Foxwood lacks dedicated bike lanes and bike-share facilities, though low-speed neighborhood streets are manageable for casual cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low-speed residential streets with minimal cut-through traffic
- High concentration of long-term homeowners fostering neighborhood familiarity
- Quick vehicular access to major commuting arteries and Montgomery retail hubs
Cons
- Vulnerability to property crimes such as opportunistic vehicle break-ins
- Sparse sidewalk infrastructure and limited street lighting on interior blocks
- Complete reliance on private vehicles for all daily errands and dining
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within the interior subdivision, though occasional unhoused individuals may be observed near retail centers on surrounding thoroughfares.
What Foxwood is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Calm and peaceful as residents commute to work and school along the tree-lined streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and generally safe with minimal activity outside of delivery trucks and occasional walkers.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Subdued residential environment; walking is fine on quiet streets, though low lighting warrants attention.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and deserted; pedestrian activity is not recommended due to poor visibility and limited surveillance.
Transit, parking and getting around
The M (Montgomery Area Transit System) provides fixed-route bus service along major perimeter roads, but there is no direct bus penetration within the Foxwood subdivision.
Parking is straightforward and free, with ample private driveway space and unrestricted residential street parking throughout the neighborhood.
Things to do in Foxwood
- Enjoy a morning stroll or jog through the low-traffic residential loops
- Visit nearby Gateway Park for public golf, walking paths, and fishing ponds
- Explore traditional Southern and barbecue eateries located along nearby Troy Highway
Local favorites
- Chappy's Deli · Deli · 4.5★ (1850)Popular Montgomery staple known for hearty sandwiches, breakfast spreads, and Southern hospitality.
- Jalapenos Mexican Grill · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (820)Casual nearby spot serving classic Mexican platters, chips, salsa, and margaritas.
- Fat Boy's Bar-B-Que Ranch · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.3★ (460)Down-home roadside joint dishing up smoked pulled pork, ribs, and savory sides.
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.