Is Lakeway Gardens safe?
Oxford, Mississippi · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Lakeway Gardens as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Lakeway Gardens
“Go. Lakeway Gardens is a modest, quiet residential pocket in Oxford consisting mostly of single-family homes and small rental properties. While it lacks upscale commercial amenities within its immediate borders, violent crime is rare, making it generally very safe for visitors and residents alike.”
About the area
Situated just west of the University of Mississippi campus and north of West Jackson Avenue, Lakeway Gardens is an established residential neighborhood with a mix of longtime locals and university-affiliated renters. It offers a laid-back, wooded setting with immediate access to Oxford's primary retail and dining corridors.
- Residential
- Suburban / Wooded
- College-Adjacent
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Lakeway Gardens
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 44/100
While Lakeway Gardens lacks dedicated bike lanes internally, quiet residential streets provide moderate bikeability with access toward the Oxford Depot Trail and Ole Miss campus paths nearby.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than both state and national benchmarks
- Close proximity to University of Mississippi campus facilities and Jackson Avenue retail
- Quiet neighborhood atmosphere with minimal through-traffic on interior residential streets
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle break-ins
- Limited continuous pedestrian infrastructure and sidewalk coverage inside the subdivision
- Older housing stock with a mix of rental conditions and occasional maintenance variances
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically nonexistent within this quiet residential enclave, with community support services concentrated closer to central Lafayette County administrative offices.
What Lakeway Gardens is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and quiet with neighbors walking dogs and light local commuter traffic heading out to Jackson Avenue.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and residential with occasional delivery vans and student residents coming and going.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Subdued and safe, though street lighting can be sparse on secondary interior loops.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Generally very quiet with minimal activity, though caution is standard regarding poorly lit roadway edges.
Transit, parking and getting around
Oxford University Transit (OUT) provides bus service along the nearby West Jackson Avenue and Anderson Road corridors via the Jackson Ave and Rebel lines, offering free or low-cost rides connecting to campus and the Oxford Square.
Driveway and curbside street parking are readily available and free throughout the neighborhood, with no metered zones or parking permits required.
Things to do in Lakeway Gardens
- Take a quiet morning stroll or jog along the wooded residential streets
- Walk or take a short drive to the University of Mississippi campus to tour The Grove
- Access nearby dining and shopping along the West Jackson Avenue corridor
Local favorites
- Handy Andy Grocery · Barbecue & Diner · 4.6★ (1120)A legendary local hole-in-the-wall known for hearty barbecue sandwiches, classic burgers, and homemade pies.
- Bim Bam Burgers & Wings · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (310)Casual nearby counter-serve spot serving smash burgers, crispy seasoned fries, and wings.
- Volcano Japanese Express · Japanese Restaurant · 4.4★ (480)Popular quick-service eatery dishing out generous portions of hibachi chicken, steak, and sushi rolls.
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.