Is Groveland & Kensington Park safe?
Savannah, Georgia · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Groveland & Kensington Park as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Groveland & Kensington Park
“Go. Groveland and Kensington Park are established, quiet mid-century residential neighborhoods in Midtown Savannah that are generally safe and pleasant for visitors. While not major tourist destinations, the area offers a calm local environment with very low violent crime inside the residential subdivisions.”
Local news focuses largely on periodic traffic calming initiatives and standard property theft prevention along the perimeter corridors of DeRenne Avenue and Skidaway Road.
About the area
Groveland and Kensington Park consist of tree-canopied, mid-20th-century subdivisions located just south of DeRenne Avenue in midtown Savannah. The neighborhood is predominantly residential, featuring single-family ranch homes, neighborhood churches, and convenient access to midtown commercial corridors.
- Quiet Residential
- Mid-Century
- Tree-Lined
- Suburban Feel
Walking and biking in Groveland & Kensington Park
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 53/100
There is no city bike-share system in this neighborhood, but flat terrain and low-speed residential streets provide comfortable cycling despite the lack of dedicated bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Lower violent crime rates compared to Savannah citywide averages
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes fostering neighborhood stability
- Quiet, low-traffic interior streets with mature live oaks and shaded yards
- Centrally located near Midtown medical centers and retail corridors
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes and vehicle break-ins along perimeter streets
- Car-dependent layout with minimal commercial activity directly inside the neighborhood
- Aging infrastructure with intermittent sidewalk gaps on older residential blocks
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically nonexistent within the interior residential blocks, though occasional unhoused individuals may be seen near high-traffic commercial plazas along DeRenne Avenue.
What Groveland & Kensington Park is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant with residents walking dogs and low commuter traffic on interior lanes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe, with standard suburban delivery and residential activity throughout the streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and settled; neighborhood streets remain safe for evening walks with standard awareness.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic; safe overall, but interior lighting varies and standard situational caution is advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
Savannah is served by Chatham Area Transit (CAT) rather than MARTA rail; CAT Route 4 and Route 31 run along nearby arterial corridors like Skidaway Road and Waters Avenue.
Parking is exceptionally easy, with free and plentiful curbside parking on residential streets and free surface lots at all neighborhood shopping centers.
Things to do in Groveland & Kensington Park
- Stroll the quiet, moss-draped residential streets to view mid-century Savannah architecture
- Visit nearby Bacon Park for golf, tennis, and recreational sports complexes
- Explore local dining and shopping options along nearby Waters Avenue and Skidaway Road
Local favorites
- Castaways · Seafood Restaurant · 4.4★ (820)Neighborhood spot serving casual fresh seafood, sandwiches, and Southern staples.
- Carey Hilliard's Restaurant · Southern / Barbecue · 4.2★ (3150)Longstanding local institution known for fried seafood, barbecue, and curb service.
- Tangerine Exotic Cuisine · Thai Restaurant · 4.5★ (460)Cozy strip-mall eatery offering classic Thai dishes, curries, and noodle bowls.
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.