Is Highland Park safe?
Triadelphia, West Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Highland Park as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Highland Park
“Go. Highland Park is a quiet, low-crime residential enclave near the Ohio County hills with minimal safety concerns. Visitors will find a peaceful semi-rural setting, though you will definitely need a vehicle to explore the broader Wheeling area.”
About the area
Highland Park is a small, tucked-away residential neighborhood situated near the town of Triadelphia and just minutes from The Highlands shopping complex. The area features modest single-family homes, leafy winding roads, and strong ties to the surrounding Ohio Valley communities.
- Quiet Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Wooded / Hilly
- Suburban Fringe
Walking and biking in Highland Park
Walk score: 14/100 · Bike score: 18/100
There is no bike-share program and local roads lack dedicated bike lanes; however, cyclists can access the Wheeling Heritage Trails located a short drive west.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Very low rates of violent crime and minimal localized property crime
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes creating a stable neighborhood environment
- Close proximity to extensive shopping, dining, and healthcare services at The Highlands
- Quiet, uncrowded roads with minimal through-traffic
Cons
- Extremely car-dependent with virtually no pedestrian infrastructure or sidewalks
- Aging housing stock with occasional deferred property maintenance
- Limited street lighting along narrow, hilly residential corridors
Homelessness: Visible homelessness and encampments are not a notable presence in this quiet residential area, with support services and shelters concentrated further west in downtown Wheeling.
What Highland Park is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and quiet, with light commuter traffic trickling out toward Route 40 and Interstate 70.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe throughout the residential lanes, though lacking commercial foot traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Very low noise levels and quiet streets where residents return home and activity settles down.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Pitch-dark in sections due to sparse street lighting, but safety remains high with negligible nocturnal crime.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by the Ohio Valley Regional Transportation Authority (OVRTA), which serves nearby Route 40 and Wheeling corridors, but direct fixed-route bus service into Highland Park itself is extremely limited.
Parking is completely hassle-free with ample private driveways and unrestricted, free street parking where road widths permit.
Things to do in Highland Park
- Shop, dine, or catch a movie at the sprawling nearby complex at The Highlands
- Explore the scenic walking routes and public park amenities along Big Wheeling Creek
- Visit the historic Monument Place and nearby Shepherd Hall along Route 40
Local favorites
- Undo's West · Italian Restaurant · 4.2★ (460)A regional favorite serving classic Italian-American entrees, steaks, and pasta in a relaxed family atmosphere.
- Primanti Bros. Restaurant & Bar · American Restaurant · 4.1★ (1820)Popular regional chain famous for hefty sandwiches topped with coleslaw and french fries.
- Cabela's · Outdoor Retailer · 4.6★ (7350)Massive flagship outdoor superstore featuring wildlife displays, aquariums, and sporting goods.
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.