Is Grapewood safe?
Lewisville, North Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Grapewood as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Grapewood
“Go. Grapewood is a peaceful, highly secure residential neighborhood characterized by spacious single-family homes and virtually nonexistent violent crime. Visitors will find a quiet suburban atmosphere, though having a personal vehicle is essential to get around.”
About the area
Grapewood is an established, tree-lined suburban enclave located in the town of Lewisville, just west of Winston-Salem. It offers a relaxed, semi-rural ambiance with large wooded lots, minimal through-traffic, and a family-oriented community feel.
- Quiet Suburb
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Wooded / Spacious
Walking and biking in Grapewood
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 24/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes in the neighborhood, and cycling requires sharing hilly, narrow secondary roads; access to Winston-Salem's greenway network requires transporting bikes by car.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are near zero, significantly below both state and national averages
- High rate of homeownership (over 85%) and robust median household incomes well exceeding $90,000
- Well-maintained properties, low vacancy, and calm residential streets free of heavy vehicle traffic
Cons
- Virtually zero pedestrian infrastructure with limited sidewalks along residential roads
- Completely car-dependent with no retail or dining directly inside the subdivision
- No fixed-route public transit access within walking distance
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Grapewood or the surrounding municipality of Lewisville, with support services centered roughly 10 miles east in downtown Winston-Salem.
What Grapewood is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and calm with light local vehicle traffic as residents commute to work and school.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and residential, with occasional dog walkers and runners moving along roadside shoulders.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Extremely low activity with very safe, quiet residential streets, though unlit stretches require caution.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Completely tranquil and safe from criminal activity, though pitch-dark in areas without streetlights.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is not available in Grapewood; the Winston-Salem Transit Authority (WSTA) does not run regular fixed routes into Lewisville subdivisions, making a personal automobile necessary.
Parking is abundant and free throughout the area, primarily accommodated via private driveways with no metered restrictions on neighborhood streets.
Things to do in Grapewood
- Attend community movie nights, festivals, and live concerts at nearby Shallowford Square
- Walk the nature trails and utilize recreational facilities at Jack Warren Park
- Enjoy outdoor sports, disc golf, and family picnics at Joanie Moser Memorial Park
Local favorites
- The Coffee Mill · Coffee Shop · 4.7★ (310)A cozy, community-favorite cafe serving specialty espresso drinks, pastries, and light breakfast fare in nearby downtown Lewisville.
- J. Butler's Bar & Grille · American Restaurant · 4.2★ (680)A laid-back neighborhood grill offering classic burgers, wings, and hearty pub dinners in a family-friendly setting.
- Slice Gourmet Pizza · Pizza Restaurant · 4.5★ (240)A local independent pizzeria serving artisan hand-tossed pies, calzones, and fresh salads.
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.