Is Lakewood safe?
Greensboro, North Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Lakewood as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Lakewood
“Go with care. Lakewood is a peaceful, established residential pocket that sees low levels of violent crime on its interior residential streets. Visitors will find a quiet suburban feel with easy access to greater Greensboro, though standard precautions should be taken regarding vehicle security along nearby commercial corridors.”
About the area
Lakewood is a mature mid-century residential neighborhood in western Greensboro characterized by leafy streets and modest single-family homes. While primarily residential and lacking a distinct tourist core, it borders busy commercial arteries that offer diverse international dining and daily amenities. It serves primarily as a tranquil residential home base for visitors exploring the Triad region.
- Quiet Residential
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
- Suburban Feel
Walking and biking in Lakewood
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 42/100
There is no dedicated bike-share program in the immediate area; residential roads are relatively low-traffic for casual cycling, but connectivity to the Greensboro Downtown Greenway requires riding on busier non-buffered thoroughfares.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Relatively low violent crime rates across interior residential streets
- High rate of established single-family homeownership fostering neighborhood stability
- Immediate driving access to diverse dining along West Market Street and Spring Garden corridors
Cons
- Periodic opportunistic property crimes such as vehicle break-ins along border streets
- Car dependency with limited pedestrian infrastructure and sidewalks on many residential blocks
- Lack of immediate entertainment or park amenities within neighborhood boundaries
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the residential core of Lakewood, though individuals asking for assistance are occasionally seen near major shopping plazas along West Market Street.
What Lakewood is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and calm, with occasional dog walkers and residents commuting to work.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet suburban atmosphere with light local traffic and high visibility throughout residential streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Settled and quiet; streets remain low-stress, though lighting is intermittent in some pockets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and largely deserted; while violent crime is rare, unlit streets warrant standard vigilance.
Transit, parking and getting around
Greensboro Transit Agency (GTA) operates bus routes along bordering arterials like West Market Street and Spring Garden Street, connecting riders to the J. Douglas Galyon Depot downtown. There is no rail transit service in the area.
Parking is abundant and free, with ample private driveway space and unrestricted on-street parking throughout residential roadways.
Things to do in Lakewood
- Explore the authentic international restaurants and markets along adjacent West Market Street
- Take a quiet stroll or jog along the neighborhood's mature, tree-lined residential streets
- Visit nearby Greensboro Arboretum and Lindley Park located just a short drive away
Local favorites
- Pho Hien Vuong · Vietnamese Restaurant · 4.6★ (1650)Longstanding local staple known for fragrant pho bowls and traditional Vietnamese and Southeast Asian specialties.
- Lox, Stock & Bagel · Deli & Sandwich Shop · 4.5★ (680)Beloved neighborhood deli serving classic stacked sandwiches, bagel spreads, and homemade soups.
- Supermercado El Mandado · Grocery Store & Taqueria · 4.4★ (510)Bustling Latin supermarket featuring fresh produce, specialty goods, and an authentic in-house taco counter.
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.