Is Creosote safe?
Gulfport, Mississippi · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Creosote as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Creosote
“Go. North De Buys is a quiet, largely residential suburban enclave tucked between Gulfport and Biloxi with modest crime levels. Visitors should exercise standard caution around the busy commercial strips on Pass Road, but the residential streets are generally peaceful and secure.”
About the area
North De Buys is a mixed residential pocket situated just north of Pass Road near the Gulfport-Biloxi border. It offers convenient access to coastal amenities, shopping centers, and beachfront attractions while maintaining a low-key, wooded neighborhood atmosphere. The area consists of single-family homes, modest rental complexes, and light commercial services along its perimeter.
- Suburban
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet
- Coastal Proximity
Walking and biking in Creosote
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 42/100
No public bike-share program exists here, and dedicated bike lanes are scarce, though the nearby Highway 90 multi-use boardwalk offers long-distance coastal riding.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Lower violent crime rates compared to central urban cores in Harrison County
- Close proximity to the Gulf Coast beaches, casinos, and regional healthcare centers
- Quiet residential side streets with minimal cut-through traffic
- High household vehicle ownership ensuring straightforward regional mobility
Cons
- Occasional property crimes such as vehicle burglaries along retail corridors
- Car-dependent layout with discontinuous sidewalks on interior streets
- Pockets of aging rental properties and drainage issues during severe Gulf storms
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is low within the interior residential streets, though occasional unhoused individuals and panhandling can be observed along the commercial intersections of Pass Road.
What Creosote is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and calm as residents commute, making it safe for morning jogs along residential streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Moderate traffic along De Buys and Pass Roads, with safe and active neighborhood conditions.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential feel with diminished street lighting; safe, though situational awareness is advised.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Subdued and mostly deserted; stick to private vehicle transit and lock vehicle doors.
Transit, parking and getting around
Coast Transit Authority (CTA) operates local bus service along Pass Road (Route 34) connecting Gulfport and Biloxi; there is no passenger rail or BRT system in the immediate area.
Parking is easy and widely available, with free private driveways throughout the neighborhood and complimentary surface lots at nearby retail plazas.
Things to do in Creosote
- Head south toward the scenic Gulfport Beach waterfront for sunset walks along the coastline
- Explore the nearby Mississippi Coast Model Railroad Museum for local transport history
- Enjoy casual dining and fresh Gulf seafood along the Pass Road and Highway 90 corridors
Local favorites
- Woody's Roadside · American Restaurant · 4.6★ (2340)Popular local eatery serving creative gourmet burgers, fried seafood, and craft beers in a casual setting.
- The Chimneys · Seafood Restaurant · 4.7★ (1180)Historic coastal venue offering refined Southern seafood, steaks, and porch views under moss-draped live oaks.
- Coast Roast Coffee · Coffee Shop · 4.7★ (420)Artisanal coffee roaster offering specialty espresso drinks, baked pastries, and a relaxed morning vibe.
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.