Is Northeast Bartlett safe?
Bartlett, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Northeast Bartlett as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Northeast Bartlett
“Go. Northeast Bartlett is one of the safest and most stable suburban communities in the greater Memphis metropolitan area. Violent crime is exceptionally rare, and the area is secure and welcoming, provided you have a personal vehicle to navigate the car-dependent layout.”
About the area
Northeast Bartlett is an affluent, peaceful outer suburb characterized by manicured subdivisions, quiet cul-de-sacs, and community green spaces. It serves primarily as a residential haven for families and professionals seeking quiet neighborhoods well outside the urban core of Memphis.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Northeast Bartlett
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There is no bike-share program available, and biking is generally restricted to residential streets and multi-use paths within local parks rather than dedicated bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are exceptionally low compared to regional and national benchmarks.
- Strong economic stability with median household incomes exceeding $95,000 and a poverty rate under 5%.
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes that are well maintained and monitored.
Cons
- Virtually non-existent walkability requiring a personal vehicle for all daily errands.
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle break-ins in residential driveways.
- Extremely limited cultural attractions and nightlife within immediate neighborhood boundaries.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Northeast Bartlett, with no encampments or panhandling clusters in the area.
What Northeast Bartlett is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Bright, peaceful, and active with school commuters, morning joggers, and dog walkers along residential roads.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe with routine suburban traffic around neighborhood retail plazas and local parks.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and secure as residents return home and dine at local casual restaurants.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and tranquil with virtually zero foot traffic and minimal safety concerns.
Transit, parking and getting around
Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) does not provide regular fixed-route service to Northeast Bartlett, and there is no passenger rail or BRT connectivity.
Parking is completely free and widely available in large surface commercial lots, park areas, and residential driveways.
Things to do in Northeast Bartlett
- Explore the historic Davies Manor Historic Site, featuring the oldest furnished log home in Shelby County.
- Enjoy the walking trails, lake, and open green spaces at nearby Freeman Park.
- Catch local community sports and recreational activities at the Bartlett Boulevard Soccer Complex.
Local favorites
- Side Porch Steakhouse · Steakhouse · 4.4★ (1150)Long-running, cozy neighborhood steakhouse known for generous cuts and classic house-made dressings.
- Baby Jack's BBQ · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.4★ (1320)Casual, family-friendly counter-service spot serving classic Memphis-style smoked meats and catfish.
- Daybreak Donuts · Donut Shop & Bakery · 4.8★ (480)Beloved local morning stop serving fresh donuts, breakfast sandwiches, and specialty coffees.
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.
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