Is Northwest Rome safe?
Rome, Georgia · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Northwest Rome as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Northwest Rome
“Go. Northwest Rome is a generally peaceful, suburban and healthcare-centered sector of Rome anchored by AdventHealth Redmond and quiet residential neighborhoods. While visitors should exercise routine precautions regarding property security around major commercial thoroughfares like Martha Berry Highway and Redmond Circle, violent crime is uncommon.”
About the area
Northwest Rome is a functional, car-oriented district marked by major healthcare facilities, quiet postwar and suburban subdivisions, and strip-retail corridors. It borders Berry College to the north and the Oostanaula River corridor to the east, offering a slower, low-density pace compared to the downtown core.
- Suburban
- Medical Hub
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet
Walking and biking in Northwest Rome
Walk score: 34/100 · Bike score: 39/100
There is no municipal bike-share system, and dedicated on-street bike lanes are rare on major roads, though recreational cyclists can access multi-use pathways via nearby connectors to the Rome ECO Greenway.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Anchored by a major medical campus (AdventHealth Redmond) providing stable employment and constant emergency service presence
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than urban center averages
- Predominantly single-family residential neighborhoods with steady homeownership and quiet streets
- Convenient driving access to regional recreation amenities, shopping centers, and Berry College
Cons
- Car break-ins and retail theft occur occasionally along the Martha Berry Highway and Redmond Circle commercial strips
- Car-dependent street design with limited sidewalks outside of newer subdivisions
- Pockets of aging rental properties with slightly elevated rates of property code complaints
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in Northwest Rome, with only isolated individuals occasionally observed near commercial intersections along Martha Berry Highway; primary shelter services are located closer to central and south Rome.
What Northwest Rome is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Active with hospital staff shifts and school commutes; neighborhood streets are calm and completely safe for walking or jogging.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Moderate retail and medical-corridor traffic on main arteries; residential side streets remain quiet and safe.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Commercial plazas quiet down while restaurants stay busy; safety remains solid with standard situational awareness.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic and minimal nightlife; residential zones are peaceful, though locking parked vehicles is advised along commercial boundaries.
Transit, parking and getting around
Rome Transit Department (RTD) operates localized fixed-route bus service connecting Northwest Rome to the Downtown Transfer Station via routes servicing AdventHealth Redmond and Martha Berry Highway; there is no passenger rail or BRT system.
Ample, free surface parking lots exist at all commercial plazas, medical offices, and restaurants, and residential street parking is unrestricted.
Things to do in Northwest Rome
- Play a round of golf at the nearby Stonebridge Golf Club, an 18-hole championship public course
- Walk or run along the northern trail segments connecting toward the ECO Greenway system
- Watch matches or play at the nearby Rome Tennis Center at Berry College, one of the largest hard-court facilities in the country
Local favorites
- Dub's High on the Hog · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.5★ (680)Down-home roadside counter known for smoked ribs, pulled pork plates, and traditional Southern sides.
- Bella Roma Grill · Italian Restaurant · 4.4★ (920)Long-running neighborhood spot serving generous pasta plates, specialty pizzas, and Mediterranean dishes.
- El Zarape Mexican Restaurant · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (840)Casual eatery delivering standard Mexican favorites, fresh salsa, and generous combination platters.
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.