Is New Fannin safe?
Flowood, Mississippi · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates New Fannin as “Go”.
Gogo's take on New Fannin
“Go. New Fannin is an exceptionally safe, prosperous suburban corridor in Rankin County with virtually negligible violent crime risk. Visitors will find plenty of commercial conveniences, dining, and outdoor recreation, though a personal vehicle is essential to get around.”
Recent local reports emphasize road widening and infrastructure improvements along the Old Fannin and Lakeland corridors to manage growing suburban commuter traffic.
About the area
New Fannin encompasses the suburban residential and commercial corridors around Old Fannin Road and Lakeland Drive in Flowood. It is characterized by modern shopping centers, well-maintained subdivisions, and rapid commercial growth just east of Jackson. Visitors typically pass through for retail, casual dining, medical services, or access to the nearby Barnett Reservoir.
- Suburban Commercial
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Affluent
Walking and biking in New Fannin
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 32/100
There is no municipal bike-share program, and arterial roads lack dedicated bike lanes, though nearby multi-use paths at Winner's Circle Park and the Reservoir trail network provide safe recreational cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to the broader Jackson metropolitan area
- High median household incomes and stable homeownership rates in surrounding subdivisions
- Close proximity to premier medical facilities, retail hubs, and the Ross Barnett Reservoir recreation areas
Cons
- High volume of vehicular traffic on Old Fannin Road and Lakeland Drive during rush hours
- Virtually non-existent public transit options connecting to Jackson
- Poor pedestrian infrastructure along high-speed commercial arterial roads
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in New Fannin, with no established encampments or visible panhandling along commercial thoroughfares.
What New Fannin is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Active with morning commuters and parents doing school runs, feeling calm and safe across both residential and commercial zones.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy commercial traffic around strip plazas and restaurants, maintaining a safe and family-oriented atmosphere.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Popular dinner destinations bring steady vehicle traffic to retail strips with well-lit, secure parking lots.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and largely empty once retail establishments close, with routine Flowood Police patrols keeping crime risk very low.
Transit, parking and getting around
There is no local fixed-route public transit serving this area; JTRAN does not operate routes across county lines into Flowood, making personal vehicles or rideshares necessary.
Parking is abundant, easy, and free in large surface lots serving all major strip malls, retail plazas, and public parks.
Things to do in New Fannin
- Explore the walking paths, playground, and seasonal splash pad at Winner's Circle Park
- Shop and dine across the outdoor retail complexes along Lakeland Drive
- Head a few minutes north to the Ross Barnett Reservoir for boating, fishing, and scenic lakeside trails
Local favorites
- Half Shell Oyster House · Seafood Restaurant · 4.6★ (2350)Popular regional upscale-casual spot known for Gulf Coast seafood, charbroiled oysters, and steaks.
- Table 100 · Southern Bistro · 4.5★ (1150)Elegant European-style bistro serving farm-to-table Southern comfort food with a piano bar.
- The Dogmarket Pet Supply & Bakery · Pet Supply Store · 4.8★ (180)Beloved local boutique offering specialty pet supplies, natural foods, and freshly baked dog treats.
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.