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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 a quiet, family-oriented suburban community on Savannah's southwest side with significantly lower violent crime rates than the urban core. While it lacks the historic architecture of downtown Savannah, it is a safe and tranquil residential base for visitors traveling by car.”
About the area
Georgetown is an established master-planned suburban enclave nestled along the Grove Point and Little Ogeechee River waterways in Chatham County. It features quiet residential subdivisions, community parks, and strip shopping centers along King George Boulevard.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet / Peaceful
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Georgetown
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 34/100
There is no local bike-share program in Georgetown. While residential neighborhood loops are quiet enough for leisure cycling, King George Boulevard and GA-204 lack dedicated bike lanes and are poorly suited for commuter cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are notably lower than Savannah's citywide average
- Stable middle-income residential base with high homeownership rates and well-maintained properties
- Peaceful, tree-lined residential streets with low through-traffic
- Close proximity to the coastal marshlands and Richmond Hill recreation
Cons
- Car break-ins and petty thefts occasionally occur in unmonitored parking lots and driveways
- Almost entirely car-dependent with minimal pedestrian infrastructure along major connectors
- Limited cultural attractions or nightlife within the neighborhood boundaries
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable factor within Georgetown's residential subdivisions. Any sporadic panhandling is typically limited to major commercial intersections along GA-204 (Abercorn Expressway).
What Georgetown is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and safe with residents walking dogs, jogging, or heading out on their morning commute.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet suburban routine with steady local traffic around King George Blvd shopping plazas and schools.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Peaceful and relaxed with neighborhood streets seeing light recreational activity and minimal safety concerns.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and dark in residential pockets; safely navigable, though drivers should watch for unlit roads and deer.
Transit, parking and getting around
Savannah is served by Chatham Area Transit (CAT), not MARTA rail. CAT Route 14 (Abercorn Express/Local) provides limited bus service to the Georgetown area connecting to downtown Savannah, but service is infrequent.
Parking is exceptionally easy throughout the neighborhood. Every commercial center has free surface lots, and residential subdivisions offer ample driveway and free curbside street parking.
Things to do in Georgetown
- Stroll or jog along the walking trails and waterfront scenic points in the Georgetown community parks
- Launch a kayak or fish nearby along the Little Ogeechee River estuaries
- Take a short drive to historic Fort McAllister State Historic Park just south along the Ogeechee River
Local favorites
- Houlihan's · American Restaurant · 4.1★ (1150)Reliable casual dining spot serving steaks, burgers, and craft cocktails near King George Boulevard.
- Sweet Potatoes Kitchen · Southern Restaurant · 4.5★ (840)Down-home Southern soul food restaurant famous for fried chicken and sweet potato treats.
- The 5 Spot · Gastropub · 4.4★ (920)Neighborhood eatery and pub serving hearty comfort classics, salads, and draft 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.