Is Lakewood Park safe?
Mooreville, Mississippi · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Lakewood Park as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Lakewood Park
“Go. Lakewood Park is a quiet, well-established residential enclave in North Tupelo that offers a peaceful, secure environment for visitors. Violent crime is rare, and the neighborhood is characterized by stable single-family homes and mature landscaping. Exercise standard precautions regarding vehicle security as you would in any suburban area.”
About the area
Lakewood Park is a classic mid-century residential neighborhood nestled in northern Tupelo, close to the Tupelo Country Club and North Gloster Street. It features tree-lined streets, spacious single-family homes, and minimal commercial intrusion. Visitors will find a tranquil, community-oriented atmosphere with quick driving access to Tupelo's major dining and retail corridors.
- Quiet Residential
- Suburban / Leafy
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Lakewood Park
Walk score: 22/100 · Bike score: 34/100
There is no public bike-share program in Tupelo; while neighborhood streets have low traffic and are easy to ride, there are no dedicated bike lanes or direct greenway connections.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to citywide averages
- High rates of owner-occupied housing with well-maintained properties and mature trees
- Convenient proximity to North Gloster commercial amenities while maintaining low through-traffic
- Solid household income levels and low residential vacancy rates
Cons
- Suburban street design lacks comprehensive sidewalk infrastructure on interior roads
- Completely car-dependent with virtually no walkable retail within the residential grid
- Occasional isolated incidents of opportunistic vehicle break-ins typical of residential suburbs
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent in Lakewood Park, with individuals and support services concentrated further south in central commercial and downtown Tupelo areas.
What Lakewood Park is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with early-morning dog walkers, joggers, and residents heading out for their commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet and secure with minimal street traffic aside from delivery drivers and local residents.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and residential, offering safe conditions for evening strolls under residential streetlights.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and quiet with very little activity; remains safe, though streets have limited streetlamp coverage.
Transit, parking and getting around
Tupelo does not operate a traditional fixed-route municipal bus system; public transit is limited to demand-response vans via Mississippi Transit / Northeast Mississippi Community Services, requiring private vehicles for all practical navigation.
Ample, free, and unrestricted parking is available throughout the neighborhood on private driveways and wide residential curbs.
Things to do in Lakewood Park
- Take a quiet morning walk or jog beneath mature oak and pine canopies along neighborhood loops
- Play a round of golf or access racquet facilities nearby at the Tupelo Country Club
- Explore the nearby North Gloster dining corridor for authentic Southern cooking and barbecue
Local favorites
- Clay's House of Pig · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.7★ (1150)Renowned local smokehouse operating inside a bait-and-tackle shop, famous for smoked meats and loaded baked potatoes.
- Parkgate Market · Boutique & Specialty Store · 4.6★ (120)Popular nearby home decor and gift market featuring Southern artisan goods and local crafts.
- Lost Pizza Co. Tupelo · Pizza Restaurant · 4.5★ (890)Quirky, retro-themed regional favorite serving signature specialty pizzas and craft beer just minutes south.
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.