Is Lewisville Trails safe?
Lewisville, North Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Lewisville Trails as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Lewisville Trails
“Go. Lewisville Trails is an exceptionally peaceful and safe suburban community ideal for families and visitors seeking quiet surroundings. The area experiences very low crime rates, though having a personal vehicle is essential to get around.”
About the area
Lewisville Trails is a quiet, tree-lined residential enclave situated in Lewisville, just west of Winston-Salem. The neighborhood features well-maintained single-family homes, spacious lots, and a relaxed, semi-rural suburban ambiance.
- Quiet Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Lewisville Trails
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 22/100
There is no bike-share program; while internal residential roads are quiet enough for leisure cycling, dedicated bike lanes to major greenways are absent.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent and property crime rates are significantly lower than state and national medians
- High household incomes and homeownership rates exceeding 85% reflect strong community investment
- Tranquil, low-traffic residential streets ideal for quiet neighborhood walks
Cons
- Completely car-dependent with no retail or dining within walking distance
- Zero public transit coverage connecting to Winston-Salem
- Limited street illumination along some residential stretches at night
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a presence in Lewisville Trails, with no panhandling or encampments in the neighborhood.
What Lewisville Trails is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Calm and peaceful, with residents walking dogs and low residential commuter traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and safe throughout, with children playing and occasional delivery vehicles passing through.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Very tranquil and safe as neighborhood activity winds down for the day.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and quiet with virtually no foot traffic and minimal safety concerns.
Transit, parking and getting around
There is no public transit service in Lewisville Trails; the Winston-Salem Transit Authority (WSTA) network does not extend this far west, requiring personal vehicle transportation.
Parking is abundant and free, with spacious private residential driveways and unmetered street parking.
Things to do in Lewisville Trails
- Explore the walking trails, open greenspaces, and playgrounds at nearby Jack Warren Park
- Attend community events and seasonal outdoor concerts at Shallowford Square
- Visit the nearby Yadkin River corridor for kayaking and outdoor recreation at Shallow Ford State Natural Area
Local favorites
- Little Richard's Bar-B-Que · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.5★ (1420)Renowned local staple serving authentic North Carolina hickory-smoked barbecue and classic sides.
- Alex's Grill & Ice Cream · American Restaurant · 4.6★ (750)Family-friendly diner serving up classic burgers, sandwiches, and hand-dipped ice cream.
- Lewisville Coffee Mill · Coffee Shop · 4.7★ (290)Cozy community cafe offering specialty espresso drinks, pastries, and a warm gathering space.
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.