Is Metropolitan safe?
Savannah, Georgia · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Metropolitan as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on Metropolitan
“Go with care. Metropolitan offers historic architecture and emerging local dining, but visitors should remain vigilant regarding property crime and occasional street disturbances. Stick to well-traveled corridors after dark and ensure all vehicles are locked without valuables in view.”
Savannah Police Department continues targeted patrols across Mid-City corridors to address recurring vehicle break-ins and isolated firearms incidents.
About the area
Metropolitan is a transitioning midtown neighborhood in Savannah characterized by historic early 20th-century housing stock, leafy residential blocks, and growing commercial revitalization. Situated just south of the Victorian District, it provides a localized, community-oriented experience away from tourist-heavy riverfront crowds.
- Historic / Tree-Lined
- Transitional
- Urban Residential
- Emerging Dining
Walking and biking in Metropolitan
Walk score: 78/100 · Bike score: 82/100
The flat topography and nearby designated bike lanes along corridors like Lincoln and Washington Streets provide straightforward connections to downtown Savannah.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Ongoing neighborhood revitalization and restoration of historic residential properties
- Central location with direct, quick access to both the Downtown Historic District and Midtown
- Relaxed, authentic local atmosphere with lower foot-traffic congestion than downtown squares
Cons
- Property crime rates, particularly car break-ins and package theft, exceed state averages
- Visible block-by-block economic disparities with occasional blighted or vacant lots
- Sparse street lighting on some residential side streets after dark
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is low to moderate, with occasional individuals walking along major commercial thoroughfares such as Abercorn Street, but large encampments are not present in this neighborhood.
What Metropolitan is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Calm and peaceful, with local commuters, dog walkers, and light traffic along main cross streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Steady and active with moderate vehicle movement and patrons visiting local eateries and shops.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Pleasant around illuminated restaurant pockets, though side streets quickly thin out and quiet down.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and dimly lit in residential sectors, where caution and avoiding solo walking are recommended.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by Chatham Area Transit (CAT), with key bus lines running along Abercorn, Bull, and 37th Streets connecting directly to downtown Savannah; there is no passenger rail or BRT.
On-street parking is generally free and readily available throughout residential streets; parking meters and garages are non-existent here.
Things to do in Metropolitan
- Take an architectural walking tour of early 20th-century bungalows and craftsman homes
- Explore the independent dining and vintage shops along the Habersham and Bull Street corridors
- Visit neighboring midtown community parks and historic neighborhood green spaces
Local favorites
- Cotton & Rye · Modern American Restaurant · 4.6★ (1450)Inventive farm-to-table cuisine, craft cocktails, and house-made charcuterie in a sleek restored 1950s bank building.
- Bull Street Taco · Mexican Restaurant · 4.6★ (2150)Lively neighborhood taco spot offering fresh coastal tacos, house-made tortillas, and outdoor seating.
- Green Truck Neighborhood Pub · Pub / American · 4.6★ (2650)Popular casual eatery known for grass-fed burgers, house-made condiments, and regional craft beers.
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.