Is Kimberly Acres safe?
Kernersville, North Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Kimberly Acres as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Kimberly Acres
“Go. Kimberly Acres is a peaceful, established suburban neighborhood with very low crime rates and a strong residential character. While there are few commercial attractions inside the subdivision itself, it is a safe, stable community situated conveniently close to downtown Kernersville.”
About the area
Kimberly Acres is a quiet, tree-lined residential enclave in Kernersville characterized by single-family ranch-style and mid-century homes. Located just minutes from the center of town, it offers a peaceful suburban setting with rapid highway access across the Piedmont Triad.
- Quiet Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Kimberly Acres
Walk score: 24/100 · Bike score: 31/100
There are no bike-share stations or dedicated bike lanes in the neighborhood, though residential roads have low vehicular speeds.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Very low reported violent crime rate well below state and national averages
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes and low property vacancy
- Quiet, low-traffic neighborhood streets with a safe community atmosphere
- Convenient driving access to Business 40/US-421 and regional shopping corridors
Cons
- Virtually no commercial amenities or dining within direct walking distance
- Subdivision streets lack dedicated sidewalks and bike lanes
- Occasional opportunistic nighttime vehicle break-ins common to quiet residential areas
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in this residential subdivision.
What Kimberly Acres is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant with residents commuting to work and morning joggers or dog walkers on the streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet and sleepy with light local vehicle traffic and safe conditions.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and family-oriented as residents return home, remaining very safe for outdoor strolls.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Dark and completely quiet with practically no activity; standard precautions against unlocked car thefts apply.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is very limited; the Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation (PART) operates regional commuter routes nearby along Main Street, but Kimberly Acres is fully car-dependent.
Free and plentiful parking is available in private driveways and along neighborhood curbs with no meters or permit restrictions.
Things to do in Kimberly Acres
- Tour the architectural oddity of historic Körner's Folly just a few minutes away
- Walk the shaded trails and utilize sports courts at nearby Fourth of July Park
- Explore local boutiques and bakeries in historic Downtown Kernersville
Local favorites
- Plaza Restaurant · Southern / American Diner · 4.5★ (1150)Longtime local fixture serving classic Southern breakfast platters, country cooking, and comfort food.
- Kernersville Brewing Company · Brewery · 4.8★ (230)Cozy downtown microbrewery offering small-batch craft ales, outdoor seating, and a community taproom vibe.
- Mad Greek Grill · Greek / Mediterranean · 4.7★ (1420)Popular casual eatery known for gyros, souvlaki plates, and fresh Greek 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.