Is Mill Brook safe?
Lewisville, North Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Mill Brook as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Mill Brook
“Go. Mill Brook in Lewisville is a quiet, exceptionally safe suburban residential enclave in the greater Winston-Salem area. Visitors will encounter tranquil tree-lined streets, well-maintained single-family properties, and minimal crime risks. It serves as a peaceful base for exploring local parks, wineries, and nearby Triad attractions.”
About the area
Mill Brook is an established suburban neighborhood located in the small town of Lewisville, just west of Winston-Salem. It is characterized by spacious lots, mature landscaping, low traffic, and a close-knit community atmosphere. While strictly residential, it offers quick driving access to Shallowford Square and local countryside amenities.
- Quiet Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Suburban
Walking and biking in Mill Brook
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 20/100
There are no bike-share stations or dedicated bike lanes in the immediate neighborhood, though low-traffic residential streets are generally easy for casual neighborhood cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are virtually non-existent, well below national and regional averages
- High homeownership rates and stable median household incomes exceeding $90,000
- Peaceful, low-density suburban layout with minimal through-traffic
Cons
- Highly car-dependent with no retail or dining located directly within the subdivision
- Limited street lighting along some interior residential streets and cul-de-sacs
- Very low public transit accessibility connecting to Winston-Salem
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Mill Brook or the broader residential parts of Lewisville.
What Mill Brook is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents jogging, walking dogs, and heading to work with complete safety.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet with school buses and occasional local vehicle traffic moving through the neighborhood.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential setting where families and neighbors walk outside before dusk in total comfort.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and silent with minimal street activity, remaining safe aside from basic nighttime caution.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is virtually nonexistent directly in Mill Brook; Winston-Salem Transit Authority (WSTA) primarily serves the urban Winston-Salem core with limited outer-suburb reach.
Parking is abundant and free throughout the area, with homes offering private driveways and unrestricted on-street residential parking.
Things to do in Mill Brook
- Attend community events, movies, and concerts at nearby Shallowford Square
- Explore walking paths, playgrounds, and picnic shelters at Joanie Moser Memorial Park
- Sample local North Carolina wines on the rolling estate at nearby Medaloni Cellars
Local favorites
- The Coffee Mill · Coffee Shop · 4.8★ (320)A popular local gathering spot serving specialty espresso drinks, pastries, and light breakfast bites.
- Medaloni Cellars · Winery · 4.6★ (460)A scenic boutique winery offering wine tastings, walking trails, fire pits, and sunset views.
- Alex's Grill & Ice Cream · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (510)Down-home neighborhood eatery known for classic burgers, hot dogs, and hard-scoop ice cream.
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.