Is Landon safe?
Gulfport, Mississippi · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Landon as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Landon
“Go. Landon is a quiet, predominantly residential suburban community in northern Gulfport that poses very little danger to typical visitors. While there are few traditional tourist draws directly within the neighborhood, it serves as a secure, low-stress base for exploring the Mississippi Gulf Coast.”
About the area
Landon is a spread-out, semi-suburban district located north of Interstate 10 in Gulfport, characterized by single-family subdivisions, wooded parcels, and neighborhood service businesses along main thoroughfares like Landon Road and Highway 49. It offers a calm, low-density atmosphere removed from the busier tourist and casino corridors along the beachfront.
- Suburban
- Quiet
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Landon
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 24/100
There is no bike-share program, and dedicated bike lanes or multi-use trails are largely absent along major roads.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Substantially lower violent crime rates compared to urban core neighborhoods of coastal Mississippi
- High rates of single-family homeownership and stable residential subdivisions
- Easy access to major regional thoroughfares including I-10 and US-49
Cons
- Car dependency is nearly absolute, with negligible pedestrian infrastructure
- Occasional property thefts and vehicle break-ins reported in suburban driveways
- Limited street lighting along rural-style connecting roads
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Landon, with support services and unhoused individuals largely concentrated in southern, urban Gulfport.
What Landon is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with light commuter traffic moving through local subdivisions onto main arterials.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and uneventful, with standard commercial activity at strip centers and local service shops.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential feel; well-lit in commercial plazas but darker along rural connecting roads.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic and minimal activity, maintaining a safe but dark and quiet environment.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is managed by Coast Transit Authority (CTA), but fixed-route bus service is extremely limited in this north-of-I-10 suburban pocket, making personal vehicles essential.
Parking is abundant, free, and easy to find across all commercial plazas, strip malls, and residential areas.
Things to do in Landon
- Browse local shopping centers and specialty boutiques along nearby US-49
- Enjoy casual dining at locally owned seafood and barbecue joints along Landon Road
- Take a short drive south to the Gulfport SportsPlex and water park facilities
Local favorites
- Murky Waters BBQ · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.5★ (1250)Popular local smokehouse offering ribs, pulled pork, and craft brews with a laid-back vibe.
- Coast Roast Coffee · Coffee Shop · 4.7★ (380)Artisanal coffee roaster serving specialty espresso drinks and house-baked pastries.
- The Chimneys · Seafood Restaurant · 4.6★ (1420)Acclaimed coastal venue nearby serving Gulf seafood and classic Southern dishes.
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.