Is Lundhurst & Rivers End safe?
Savannah, Georgia · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Lundhurst & Rivers End as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Lundhurst & Rivers End
“Go. Lundhurst and Rivers End is a quiet, predominantly residential enclave in Southside Savannah with low rates of violent crime and a calm suburban ambiance. Visitors staying at local vacation rentals or visiting residents will find a peaceful setting, though standard precautions against opportunistic property crime like vehicle break-ins still apply.”
About the area
Lundhurst and Rivers End are tucked away residential neighborhoods along the tidal marshlands of the Forest River in Southside Savannah. Characterized by mid-century ranches, shaded cul-de-sacs, and mature moss-draped live oaks, the area offers a quiet retreat away from the bustling historic core.
- Quiet Residential
- Suburban Marshland
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Oriented
Walking and biking in Lundhurst & Rivers End
Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 41/100
There are no dedicated municipal bike-share stations or protected bike lanes within the neighborhood, though residential side streets offer low-speed, low-traffic cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to urban Savannah averages
- Stable residential homeownership with well-maintained single-family yards
- Peaceful suburban setting bordered by scenic coastal tidal creeks and river views
Cons
- Occasional property crimes such as vehicle rummaging and thefts from unlocked cars
- Highly car-dependent layout with minimal walkable amenities within interior streets
- Limited streetlighting along several residential lanes and cul-de-sacs at night
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within the interior residential streets of Lundhurst and Rivers End, with occasional panhandling limited to busy commercial intersections on Abercorn Street.
What Lundhurst & Rivers End is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe with residents walking dogs and heading out for morning commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet suburban streets with minimal traffic and a calm, relaxed environment.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Low-key neighborhood feel where evening strolls are safe and pleasant.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and quiet; while violent crime is rare, low lighting warrants extra situational awareness.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by Chatham Area Transit (CAT) with bus routes along major nearby arteries like Abercorn Street (Route 14 and Route 6), requiring a short drive or walk from the neighborhood interior.
Ample free private driveway and curbside residential street parking is readily available throughout the neighborhood without meters or time limits.
Things to do in Lundhurst & Rivers End
- Enjoy peaceful walks or birdwatching along the quiet streets near the Forest River marsh edges
- Visit nearby L. Scott Stell Community Park for tennis courts, walking trails, and open green space
- Explore the extensive dining, shopping, and retail centers along the adjacent Abercorn Street corridor
Local favorites
- Castaways · Seafood Restaurant · 4.5★ (1150)A popular Southside tavern serving fresh local seafood, craft beers, and casual American classics.
- Jalapeños Mexican Grill · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (1420)A relaxed neighborhood fixture offering classic Mexican fare, fajitas, and outdoor patio seating.
- Saigon Bistro · Vietnamese Restaurant · 4.6★ (890)A cozy, well-regarded spot just minutes away serving authentic pho, banh mi, and noodle 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.