Is Pineville safe?
Gulfport, Mississippi · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Pineville as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Pineville
“Go with care. North Handsboro is a predominantly quiet, working-class residential district situated along Bernard Bayou and Pass Road corridors. While violent crime against visitors is uncommon, opportunistic property crime occurs occasionally, requiring standard awareness.”
About the area
North Handsboro is a low-density, suburban community in east Gulfport characterized by single-family homes, bayou waterways, and local commercial strips. Visitors typically pass through for waterfront dining, bayou recreation, or to access neighboring Biloxi along Pass Road.
- Suburban
- Waterfront-Adjacent
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet
Walking and biking in Pineville
Walk score: 34/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There is no municipal bike-share program, and dedicated on-road bike lanes are sparse; cyclists must share roadway lanes with motor vehicles.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Lower violent crime rates compared to downtown and west Gulfport sectors
- Scenic access to Bernard Bayou for boating, kayaking, and waterside dining
- Convenient central location between downtown Gulfport and Biloxi attractions
Cons
- Moderate rates of property theft and vehicle break-ins along commercial corridors
- Patchy sidewalk networks and limited streetlighting off primary thoroughfares
- Sub-median household income levels with pockets of deferred housing maintenance
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the interior residential streets, though occasional individuals or panhandlers can be seen near busy intersections along Pass Road and Highway 90 to the south.
What Pineville is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and quiet with minimal vehicle traffic and safe conditions for a morning jog or drive.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Active residential and light commercial rhythm with steady traffic along Cowan-Lorraine and Pass roads.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm atmosphere around residential streets, though caution is warranted in poorly lit commercial parking lots.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and largely deserted; walking alone on secondary streets is not recommended due to limited visibility.
Transit, parking and getting around
Coast Transit Authority (CTA) operates public bus service in the area, primarily via Route 4 along nearby Pass Road. Gulfport does not have a passenger rail or BRT system, making a personal vehicle or rideshare essential for getting around.
Free, ample surface lot parking is standard at all commercial establishments and bayou marinas, and residential street parking is generally unrestricted and easy.
Things to do in Pineville
- Dine on fresh coastal seafood with water views at Blow Fly Inn on Bayou Bernard
- Launch a kayak or boat to explore the scenic waterways of Bernard Bayou
- Visit nearby Gulf Islands Waterpark located just a short drive north
Local favorites
- Blow Fly Inn · Seafood Restaurant · 4.3★ (1650)Historic, casual bayou-front eatery known for crab cakes, fried shrimp, and scenic views.
- Murky Waters BBQ - Gulfport · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.4★ (820)Laid-back spot serving smoked ribs, pulled pork, and craft beer with occasional live music.
- The Shed Barbeque & Blues Joint (Pass Rd area / nearby) · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.5★ (2100)Popular local smokehouse delivering award-winning ribs and down-home Southern sides.
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.