Is Middlebrook safe?
Clemmons, North Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Middlebrook as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Middlebrook
“Go. Middlebrook in Clemmons is an exceptionally safe, tranquil suburban neighborhood characterized by well-kept homes and very low crime rates. It is an ideal, peaceful base for exploring the greater Winston-Salem area, provided you have a vehicle.”
About the area
Middlebrook is a quintessential suburban enclave located in the village of Clemmons, southwest of Winston-Salem. The neighborhood features quiet, tree-lined residential streets with single-family properties, situated just minutes from regional recreational hubs like Tanglewood Park and local commercial plazas.
- Suburban / Peaceful
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Tree-Lined
Walking and biking in Middlebrook
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes or bike-share programs in the neighborhood, though residential streets have low speed limits; cyclists frequently transport bikes to the paved multi-use trails inside Tanglewood Park.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Very low rates of violent and property crime compared to national and state averages
- High median household incomes and stable rates of homeownership
- Well-maintained properties with quiet residential roads
- Immediate proximity to expansive outdoor recreation at Tanglewood Park
Cons
- Highly car-dependent with virtually no walkability for daily errands
- Lack of immediate commercial or dining options within the neighborhood boundary
- Limited to no local public transit connectivity
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Middlebrook or the surrounding residential sections of Clemmons.
What Middlebrook is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with neighbors walking dogs, jogging, and school commutes under very safe conditions.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and residential with light local traffic and standard suburban activity.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and orderly as residents return home, remaining very safe for outdoor strolls.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and dark with minimal vehicular traffic and no significant safety concerns.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is virtually nonexistent in Middlebrook; while the Winston-Salem Transit Authority (WSTA) serves the broader metro area, there are no fixed-route bus or rail stops within walking distance.
Parking is exceptionally easy and free, with plentiful private driveway parking, open residential curb space, and spacious free surface lots at nearby retail centers.
Things to do in Middlebrook
- Explore the paved walking trails, gardens, and horse stables at neighboring Tanglewood Park.
- Play a round of golf at the renowned Tanglewood Championship Golf Course.
- Browse local produce, crafts, and baked goods at the seasonal Clemmons Farmers Market.
Local favorites
- 2520 Tavern · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (1150)A popular local gathering spot serving upscale American comfort food, steaks, and craft cocktails.
- Ketchie Creek Bakery & Cafe · Bakery & Cafe · 4.7★ (680)A regional favorite offering fresh pastries, specialty cakes, sandwiches, and coffee in a charming cafe setting.
- Full Moon Oyster Bar - Clemmons · Seafood Restaurant · 4.5★ (1280)Lively coastal-style raw bar and grill known for steamed oysters, seafood platters, and rotating local taps.
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.