Is Georgetown safe?
Savannah, Georgia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Georgetown as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Georgetown
“Go. Georgetown is one of the safest and most stable suburban districts in the Savannah metropolitan area, featuring very low violent crime and quiet residential developments. It offers a secure, laid-back atmosphere for visitors looking for lodging away from urban noise.”
About the area
Situated in southwest Chatham County along the Little Ogeechee River, Georgetown is a planned suburban community primarily composed of single-family subdivisions, townhomes, and neighborhood shopping centers. It caters largely to families, retirees, and commuters seeking quiet residential streets and easy highway connections.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet / Residential
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Georgetown
Walk score: 22/100 · Bike score: 34/100
There are no public bike-share stations or dedicated regional greenway trails connected to Georgetown, limiting cycling mostly to internal subdivision streets.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Substantially lower violent and property crime rates than Savannah's urban core
- Strong economic profile with high homeownership rates and solid median household incomes
- Convenient proximity to I-95, GA-204, and the Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens
Cons
- Almost entirely car-dependent with very low pedestrian infrastructure between subdivisions
- Isolated from Savannah's historic downtown attractions, requiring a 20-to-30-minute drive
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle break-ins in unlocked residential driveways
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is negligible in Georgetown, with no encampments or panhandling present in its residential subdivisions or local strip centers.
What Georgetown is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very safe and calm, with morning dog walkers and commuters heading out along King George Boulevard.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Safe and unhurried, with light neighborhood traffic around local schools and shopping plazas.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Peaceful and secure, as residential subdivisions settle down quickly after dusk.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Exceptionally quiet with virtually no pedestrian activity, remaining safe and undisturbed.
Transit, parking and getting around
Chatham Area Transit (CAT) provides very limited fixed-route service to the area via outlying southside routes; Savannah has no passenger rail or BRT network, making personal vehicles essential.
Parking is completely hassle-free, featuring extensive free surface lots at all commercial centers and ample private driveway parking throughout residential neighborhoods.
Things to do in Georgetown
- Explore the 51-acre ornamental grounds and bamboo groves at Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens
- Launch a kayak or boat nearby into the tidal waters of the Little Ogeechee River
- Sample fresh coastal seafood at neighborhood spots along the King George Boulevard corridor
Local favorites
- The Shell House Restaurant · Seafood Restaurant · 4.4★ (2450)Rustic, family-owned institution serving Lowcountry crab boils, fried platters, and Southern sides.
- Castaways Savannah · Seafood Restaurant & Bar · 4.5★ (1100)Neighborhood gathering place offering fresh catches, raw bar specials, and craft beers.
- Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens · Botanical Garden · 4.7★ (1350)Historic former USDA plant introduction station turned sprawling public garden and educational center.
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.