Is Northwest Taylors safe?
Greenville, South Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Northwest Taylors as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Northwest Taylors
“Go. Northwest Taylors is a tranquil, highly safe suburban community characterized by manicured subdivisions, golf courses, and exceptionally low crime rates. It offers a secure, peaceful setting for travelers seeking quiet lodging or easy access to Paris Mountain State Park and downtown Greenville.”
About the area
Northwest Taylors is an established, predominantly residential section of Greenville County centered around neighborhoods like Pebble Creek and the rolling hills toward the Enoree River. It features a blend of traditional single-family subdivisions, wooded lots, and pockets of local commercial development. The area is very safe and family-centric, though it requires a personal vehicle for virtually all daily travel.
- Suburban / Peaceful
- Family-Friendly
- Golf Community
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Northwest Taylors
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 24/100
There is no bike-share program and on-street cycling lanes are absent on arterial roads; cyclists generally stick to quiet residential streets or haul bikes to the nearby Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are negligible and property crime is well below state and national benchmarks.
- High rate of homeownership and solid household incomes reflecting stable economic conditions.
- Quiet, family-friendly subdivisions with well-kept properties and minimal through-traffic.
- Convenient driving access to Paris Mountain State Park and the historic Taylors Mill complex.
Cons
- Virtually no pedestrian infrastructure or sidewalks along main arterial corridors like State Mill Road.
- Sparse street lighting on winding, two-lane rural-suburban connectors at night.
- Isolated incidents of opportunistic theft from unlocked parked vehicles.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Northwest Taylors, with no visible encampments or street panhandling in these residential neighborhoods.
What Northwest Taylors is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents jogging, walking dogs through subdivisions, and heading out for school and work commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Safe and quiet with moderate traffic along connector roads and leisurely activity around local parks and golf facilities.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and subdued, with activity shifting toward home life and casual dinner spots at nearby hubs.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and quiet; while crime is rare, walking along major unlit corridors is not recommended due to lack of sidewalks and road speeds.
Transit, parking and getting around
Greenlink (Greenville Transit Authority) does not provide fixed-route bus service directly to Northwest Taylors, and the nearest regional transit connections run along the Wade Hampton Boulevard corridor several miles south.
Parking is abundant, stress-free, and entirely free of charge across the area, featuring private residential driveways and spacious commercial surface lots.
Things to do in Northwest Taylors
- Book a tee time at the semi-private 36-hole Pebble Creek Golf Club.
- Spend an afternoon browsing local artisan studios, print shops, and makers at nearby Taylors Mill.
- Drive a few minutes northwest to hike the trails or paddle the lake at Paris Mountain State Park.
Local favorites
- 13 Stripes Brewery · Brewery & Pub · 4.7★ (1280)A popular community taproom set in the historic Taylors Mill, pouring American-inspired craft beers alongside pub fare.
- The Farehouse · Gastropub · 4.5★ (490)An industrial-chic eatery serving craft cocktails, stone-fired pizzas, and elevated New American plates.
- Junto Coffee · Coffee Shop · 4.8★ (370)Specialty coffee roaster and cafe known for artisanal espresso drinks, pour-overs, and a welcoming community space.
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.