Is Kings Crossroads safe?
Summerfield, North Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Kings Crossroads as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Kings Crossroads
“Go. Kings Crossroads and the broader Summerfield area offer an exceptionally safe, quiet, and affluent rural-suburban atmosphere. Visitors face virtually no violent crime risks, though you will need a personal vehicle to navigate the area.”
About the area
Kings Crossroads is a pastoral community junction in Summerfield, North Carolina, defined by rolling countryside, large-lot single-family homes, and small local businesses. It serves as a peaceful gateway between rural northern Guilford County and the Greensboro metropolitan area.
- Quiet & Rural
- Affluent Suburb
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Kings Crossroads
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 24/100
There is no bike-share program, but road cyclists use the country corridors, and the paved Atlantic & Yadkin Greenway can be accessed a short drive south.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Exceptionally low rates of violent and property crime compared to national averages
- High median household income exceeding $110,000 with poverty rates under 5%
- Well-maintained, high-value single-family homes and pristine rural landscapes
Cons
- Zero traditional walkability with no sidewalks on primary thoroughfares
- High-speed traffic along rural intersections requires vigilant driving
- Limited commercial dining, retail, and entertainment options within walking distance
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent in this rural residential setting, with support services concentrated in downtown Greensboro.
What Kings Crossroads is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and unhurried with light commuter traffic traversing the country crossroads.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe with residents running errands and commercial deliveries along main roads.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential dusk with minimal activity outside local dining spots and farm events.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Pitch-black rural darkness with virtually no foot traffic and extremely low crime incidents.
Transit, parking and getting around
There is no local municipal fixed-route bus or rail service in Kings Crossroads; the Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation (PART) operates regional park-and-ride lots in neighboring corridors.
Parking is abundant and free in private surface lots at all businesses and parks; street parking is neither practical nor permitted on primary country roads.
Things to do in Kings Crossroads
- Browse local organic meats, wine, and produce at the market on Summerfield Farms
- Walk the scenic paved trails and sports facilities at Summerfield Athletic Park nearby
- Take a scenic driving tour through historic farmland and rolling Piedmont estates
Local favorites
- Summerfield Farms · Farm / Market · 4.7★ (610)Picturesque working farm featuring an on-site market with local beef, specialty foods, and seasonal events.
- Godino's Italian Market & Deli · Deli / Specialty Food · 4.8★ (360)Beloved local shop serving authentic Italian sandwiches, imported pantry goods, and house-made desserts.
- Rio Grande Mexican Kitchen · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (420)Relaxed family-friendly restaurant offering classic Mexican plates and signature margaritas.
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.