Is North Orange Grove safe?
Gulfport, Mississippi · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates North Orange Grove as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on North Orange Grove
“Go. North Orange Grove is a quiet, low-density suburban community in northern Gulfport that is safe for visitors and families. While it lacks walkable amenities and relies entirely on car travel, violent crime is rare and residential areas are well-maintained.”
About the area
North Orange Grove is a predominantly residential and commercial-strip sector of northern Gulfport, situated north of Interstate 10 along Highway 49. It features quiet subdivisions, community parks, chain and local dining, and easy access to Gulf Coast regional attractions.
- Suburban
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet Subdivisions
- Commercial Strip
Walking and biking in North Orange Grove
Walk score: 22/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There is no public bike-share program and dedicated bike lanes are absent on major arterials, making cycling practical only on quiet residential subdivision streets.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Substantially lower violent crime rates compared to coastal and urban Gulfport neighborhoods
- High rate of single-family homeownership fostering stable, quiet residential streets
- Close proximity to major retail centers and highway transit corridors along US-49
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle break-ins in subdivisions
- Very car-dependent with minimal pedestrian infrastructure and poorly lit side roads
- Pockets of aging rental properties with slightly higher calls for service near commercial corridors
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in North Orange Grove, with occasional individuals near commercial intersections along Highway 49, but no established encampments.
What North Orange Grove is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe with commuters heading out and residents walking dogs through residential subdivisions.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy traffic along Highway 49 and Dedeaux Road, but residential pockets remain calm and safe.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Commercial plazas see steady dining traffic; neighborhoods quiet down quickly with minimal safety concerns.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Streets are very quiet and dark due to sparse street lighting, though violent crime remains rare.
Transit, parking and getting around
Coast Transit Authority (CTA) operates limited bus service in north Gulfport along Highway 49 (Route 4), but headways are long and a personal vehicle is virtually required for getting around.
Ample, free surface parking is available at all retail centers, restaurants, and public parks throughout the area.
Things to do in North Orange Grove
- Enjoy outdoor recreation, ballfields, and playgrounds at the Orange Grove Community Center park
- Browse local shopping and retail centers situated along the Highway 49 commercial strip
- Take a short drive to the Gulf Islands Waterpark located just south of the neighborhood
Local favorites
- Tony's Seafood · Seafood Restaurant · 4.5★ (820)Laid-back local spot serving fried Gulf seafood platters, po'boys, and boiled crawfish in season.
- El Agave Mexican Restaurant · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (1150)Popular family-friendly venue offering traditional Mexican specialties and margaritas.
- Murky Waters BBQ · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.5★ (640)Casual eatery known for slow-smoked barbecue, classic southern sides, and craft beer.
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.