Is Kirkwood safe?
Clarksville, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Kirkwood as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Kirkwood
“Go. Kirkwood is a quiet, exceptionally safe suburban community characterized by modern residential developments and rolling countryside. Visitors will find very low crime rates, though having a personal vehicle is essential to get around.”
About the area
Situated in northeastern Montgomery County near the edge of Clarksville, Kirkwood is a fast-growing area transitioning from open farmland into master-planned family subdivisions. It offers a tranquil, low-density environment with modern infrastructure and convenient access to Interstate 24.
- Suburban / Developing
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet / Residential
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Kirkwood
Walk score: 8/100 · Bike score: 15/100
There is no bike-share program and no dedicated bike lanes on rural connecting roads, though the Clarksville Greenway trailhead is a 15-minute drive away at Heritage Park.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than both Clarksville city averages and national baselines.
- High household incomes and strong homeownership rates across new master-planned subdivisions.
- Well-maintained, peaceful streets with modern community and educational facilities.
Cons
- Completely car-dependent with limited pedestrian infrastructure on major arterial roads.
- Occasional opportunistic property thefts, primarily involving unlocked vehicles in residential driveways.
- Few commercial, dining, or cultural amenities located directly within the neighborhood boundaries.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually nonexistent in Kirkwood, with support services and emergency shelters concentrated several miles away in downtown Clarksville.
What Kirkwood is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with residential traffic and families heading to local schools.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Safe and active with neighborhood recreation and school bus drop-offs in subdivisions.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and quiet, feeling secure for strolls within internal subdivision sidewalks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and low-traffic, remaining safe with standard precautions like locking car doors.
Transit, parking and getting around
Clarksville Transit System (CTS) does not operate fixed bus routes to the Kirkwood area; personal vehicles or rideshare apps are necessary for transportation.
Parking is abundant and free, with ample residential driveways, open neighborhood street parking, and wide surface lots at local facilities.
Things to do in Kirkwood
- Visit local events and community games at the expansive Kirkwood School and Athletic Complex.
- Take a scenic drive through the surrounding Montgomery County agricultural landscape along Kirkwood Road.
- Make a short trip to nearby Beachaven Vineyards & Winery for local wine tastings and outdoor music.
Local favorites
- Beachaven Vineyards & Winery · Winery · 4.6★ (780)Historic family-owned winery offering regular tastings, tours, and seasonal outdoor concert events.
- Old Glory Distilling Co. · Distillery · 4.8★ (860)Craft distillery featuring small-batch spirits, guided tasting tours, and an expansive event space.
- Dock 17 · American Restaurant · 4.3★ (1250)Lively regional gathering place serving gourmet burgers, smoked meats, and craft cocktails.
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.
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