Is Leeds Gate & Hunters Chase safe?
Savannah, Georgia · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Leeds Gate & Hunters Chase as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Leeds Gate & Hunters Chase
“Go. Leeds Gate & Hunters Chase is a quiet, predominantly residential suburban area on Savannah's Southside offering a peaceful environment away from the urban core. While it lacks major tourist landmarks and requires a car, violent crime is low within the residential pockets. Standard precautions regarding vehicle security apply when parking overnight.”
About the area
Leeds Gate & Hunters Chase is a tranquil residential pocket situated in Savannah's Southside, composed of single-family subdivisions and apartment complexes. It serves primarily as a peaceful bedroom community with quick access to major commercial thoroughfares like Abercorn Street and the Truman Parkway. Visitors typically stay here for short-term residential rentals or due to its proximity to the Georgia Southern Armstrong Campus and St. Joseph's Hospital.
- Suburban Residential
- Quiet
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Leeds Gate & Hunters Chase
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 35/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes in the subdivisions and no bike-share stations; nearby Lake Mayer offers the closest dedicated paved recreational paths.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Lower rates of violent crime compared to Savannah's central and western urban neighborhoods
- Quiet, low-traffic residential streets with a stable community feel
- Convenient vehicular access to retail centers, hospitals, and the Truman Parkway
- Ample private off-street parking throughout subdivisions and complexes
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with minimal pedestrian infrastructure connecting to shopping
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle break-ins
- Lacks walkable dining, retail, or cultural attractions within neighborhood bounds
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the residential neighborhood, though unhoused individuals and panhandling can occasionally be observed along major commercial intersections on Abercorn Street.
What Leeds Gate & Hunters Chase is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and quiet as residents commute to work and school, feeling perfectly safe.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Low-key neighborhood activity with delivery vehicles and dog walkers; low overall risk.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet suburban environment with minimal foot traffic and low risk for personal safety.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Streets are dark and deserted; while violent crime is rare, lock vehicles and keep valuables out of sight.
Transit, parking and getting around
Chatham Area Transit (CAT) operates bus routes along nearby Middleground Road and Abercorn Street (Route 14 and Route 6), though headways are infrequent and require walking along busy roadways.
Parking is abundant and hassle-free, with private driveways, dedicated apartment lots, and free on-street parking on residential streets.
Things to do in Leeds Gate & Hunters Chase
- Visit nearby Lake Mayer Park for paved walking trails, freshwater fishing, and outdoor recreation
- Stroll through the Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus Arboretum to see diverse botanical collections
- Browse local retail, casual dining, and entertainment venues along the adjacent Abercorn Street corridor
Local favorites
- Carey Hilliard's Restaurant · Southern Restaurant · 4.2★ (3650)Longtime local Southside staple famous for barbecue, fried seafood platters, and classic drive-in service.
- Green Fire Pizza · Pizza Restaurant · 4.4★ (1180)Popular nearby spot serving wood-fired pizzas, gourmet burgers, and craft beers in a casual setting.
- Bowlero Savannah · Bowling Alley · 4.1★ (1420)Sprawling Southside entertainment center featuring modern bowling lanes, arcade games, and a full sports bar.
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.