Is Hollywood safe?
Albany, Georgia · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Hollywood as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on Hollywood
“Go with care. Hollywood is a low-traffic, older residential enclave, but it sits within East Albany, an area facing elevated property crime rates and broader economic challenges. Visitors with specific personal or community reasons to visit will find it manageable during the day if basic precautions are taken.”
Albany Police Department has conducted targeted patrols across East Albany sectors following sporadic reports of property thefts and nearby neighborhood gunfire incidents.
About the area
Hollywood is an established residential neighborhood in East Albany characterized by modest single-family homes, mature trees, and a grid of quiet residential streets. It functions strictly as a residential quarter with minimal commercial activity, located just a short drive from downtown Albany and the Flint River.
- Quiet Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Modest Housing
- Sprawling
Walking and biking in Hollywood
Walk score: 24/100 · Bike score: 34/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes or bike-share hubs in Hollywood, though cyclists can connect to the Flint River Trail network a few miles west near downtown.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Predominantly quiet residential streets with minimal through-traffic
- Short drive to downtown Albany attractions and the Flint Riverfront
- High rates of established, long-term home residency compared to more transient urban districts
Cons
- Elevated crime indices for property offenses and localized violent crime relative to Georgia state averages
- Above-average poverty levels and instances of neglected housing stock or vacant parcels
- Substandard pedestrian infrastructure, including inconsistent sidewalks and sparse night lighting
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is very low within the residential core of Hollywood, though unhoused individuals and panhandlers can occasionally be seen along commercial thoroughfares like East Oglethorpe Boulevard.
What Hollywood is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and quiet as residents commute, feeling relatively calm for neighborhood walks.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Low activity with occasional local traffic, generally safe for visitors moving about by car.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Activity winds down quickly at dusk, though limited street lighting suggests keeping to well-lit areas.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Walking around late at night is not advised due to minimal visibility and heightened risk of isolated crime.
Transit, parking and getting around
Albany Transit System (ATS) operates scheduled bus routes along major East Albany corridors such as Clark Avenue and Oglethorpe Boulevard, but service is infrequent with no passenger rail available.
Parking is completely free and unmetered, consisting of ample residential driveways and easy curbside parking along wide neighborhood streets.
Things to do in Hollywood
- Take a short drive south to explore the natural springs and historic ruins at Radium Springs Gardens
- Visit the nearby Flint RiverQuarium and Riverfront Park along the river in downtown Albany
- Enjoy outdoor recreation, sports courts, and community gatherings at nearby Henderson Park
Local favorites
- Carter's Grill & Restaurant · Soul Food Restaurant · 4.4★ (460)Longtime local staple serving generous portions of traditional Southern soul food and homestyle sides.
- Big D's BBQ · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.5★ (290)Down-home roadside counter known for smoked pulled pork, ribs, and savory Brunswick stew.
- Pearly's Famous Country Cooking · Southern Diner · 4.6★ (1280)Popular breakfast and lunch counter famous for scratch-made biscuits and Southern breakfast plates.
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.