Is Oakland Park & Pinehurst safe?
Savannah, Georgia · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Oakland Park & Pinehurst as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Oakland Park & Pinehurst
“Go with care. Oakland Park and Pinehurst are quiet, established residential neighborhoods in South Savannah that pose minimal violent risk to daytime visitors. While generally peaceful and neighborhood-oriented, visitors should remain mindful of typical urban property crime and stay alert along surrounding major commercial corridors after dark.”
About the area
Oakland Park and Pinehurst consist of mid-century residential subdivisions situated south of Savannah's historic core, near major thoroughfares and park facilities. The area features modest single-family ranch homes, shaded streets, and neighborhood churches, serving primarily as a bedroom community rather than a tourist destination.
- Quiet Residential
- Suburban Grid
- Mid-Century
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Oakland Park & Pinehurst
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 53/100
Biking is easy along quiet internal residential streets, though formal bike lanes are sparse on bordering multi-lane arterials.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Lower violent crime rates compared to Savannah's central urban core
- High rates of single-family homeownership fostering neighborhood stability
- Direct proximity to Bacon Park athletic facilities and Midtown retail amenities
Cons
- Periodic incidents of property crime including opportunistic vehicle break-ins
- Limited pedestrian infrastructure with inconsistent sidewalk connectivity
- Higher poverty pockets and commercial blight along nearby arterial corridors
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the interior residential blocks, though occasional unhoused individuals may be seen near bus stops along major commercial cross streets.
What Oakland Park & Pinehurst is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant with residents walking dogs and commuting to work.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm residential atmosphere with light neighborhood traffic and good visibility.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential feel, though poorly lit interior side streets warrant normal caution.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Generally quiet, but foot traffic is minimal and visitors should avoid wandering unlit corridors alone.
Transit, parking and getting around
Chatham Area Transit (CAT) services nearby arterials such as Waters Avenue and Montgomery Crossroads via Route 4 and Route 14; Savannah does not have heavy rail transit.
Street parking throughout the residential streets is free, abundant, and unrestricted, with private driveways standard for homes.
Things to do in Oakland Park & Pinehurst
- Enjoy recreational sports, tennis courts, and walking paths at nearby Bacon Park
- Explore local mid-century architecture along tranquil residential side streets
- Sample neighborhood Southern home-cooking and Caribbean spots along Waters Avenue
Local favorites
- Castaways · Seafood Restaurant · 4.5★ (1100)Neighborhood spot serving fresh coastal seafood, oysters, and classic pub fare.
- Flacos Tacos · Mexican Restaurant · 4.6★ (680)Popular casual taqueria known for authentic street tacos and generous burritos.
- Bacon Park Golf Course · Public Golf Course · 4.2★ (520)Historic 27-hole municipal golf course designed by Donald Ross featuring mature oaks.
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.