Is Highland Park (Savannah) safe?
Savannah, Georgia · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Highland Park (Savannah) as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Highland Park (Savannah)
“Go with care. Highland Park is a predominantly residential midtown Savannah neighborhood that is generally peaceful during the day but sees occasional property crime and vehicle break-ins typical of midtown commuter corridors. While not a tourist hotspot, visitors staying in local vacation rentals or passing through have little to worry about if standard personal safety precautions are observed.”
Savannah Police Department has maintained targeted patrols across midtown corridors following periodic spates of residential vehicle larcenies.
About the area
Highland Park is a quiet, leafy mid-century residential community situated east of Savannah's central core and adjacent to major thoroughfares like Skidaway Road and the Truman Parkway. The area consists mostly of single-family ranch-style homes and modest bungalows with mature oak trees and modest commercial frontage along its perimeter.
- Residential
- Quiet / Low-Key
- Mid-Century
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Highland Park (Savannah)
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 52/100
Biking is quiet on interior residential streets, though dedicated bike lanes are scarce and the Truman Parkway Trail is located a short ride to the north and east.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rate compared to Savannah's dense urban core and westside corridors
- High rate of long-term owner-occupied single-family homes contributing to neighborhood stability
- Convenient vehicle access to historic downtown Savannah, Tybee Island, and local hospitals via Truman Parkway
Cons
- Susceptible to opportunist property crimes including vehicle break-ins and package theft
- Limited street lighting along some interior residential streets and side roads
- Higher poverty rates along adjacent commercial corridors compared to outer Chatham County suburbs
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the interior residential blocks, though occasional unhoused individuals may be seen near bus stops along Skidaway Road and major commercial intersections.
What Highland Park (Savannah) is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with locals walking dogs and commuting along quiet neighborhood streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and comfortable with minimal pedestrian traffic and typical neighborhood activity.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Generally safe, though foot traffic drops off quickly as daylight fades.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and dark; walking alone on unlit residential side streets or along arterial edges is not recommended.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by Chatham Area Transit (CAT), with Route 12 running along Skidaway Road providing direct bus connections to Downtown Savannah.
Parking is exceptionally easy with free, unrestricted curbside street parking throughout the neighborhood and private residential driveways.
Things to do in Highland Park (Savannah)
- Stroll along the shaded residential streets under moss-draped live oaks
- Take a short drive to nearby Daffin Park for open green space and walking trails
- Sample casual local dining along the adjacent Skidaway Road commercial strip
Local favorites
- Castaways · Seafood Restaurant · 4.4★ (850)Neighborhood eatery serving hearty coastal seafood platters, burgers, and craft draft beers.
- Larry's Giant Subs · Sandwich Shop · 4.3★ (320)Casual, reliable sub shop on Skidaway Road offering custom toasted deli sandwiches.
- Al Salaam Deli · Middle Eastern Restaurant · 4.7★ (940)Beloved nearby counter-serve deli known for fresh gyros, falafel, and Mediterranean staples.
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.