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 form a quiet, largely residential midtown neighborhood that is generally peaceful during daylight hours. While violent crime directed at random visitors is rare, basic situational awareness is recommended due to sporadic property crime and petty theft in the broader midtown area.”
Local news in midtown Savannah generally highlights neighborhood traffic calming initiatives and sporadic vehicle break-ins along commercial fringes.
About the area
Oakland Park and Pinehurst are modest, mid-century residential neighborhoods situated in midtown Savannah just south of Daffin Park. The area is characterized by single-family ranch-style homes, mature trees, and easy vehicle access to historic downtown and suburban shopping corridors.
- Residential
- Mid-Century Suburb
- Quiet / Low-Key
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Oakland Park & Pinehurst
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 58/100
Biking is relatively comfortable along low-speed residential streets, though dedicated bike lanes and connections to the Truman Linear Park Trail require riding along busier arterial roads.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Predominantly quiet residential streets with established, stable single-family homes
- Close proximity to Daffin Park, Grayson Stadium, and midtown amenities
- Significantly lower rates of violent crime compared to western and downtown-fringe neighborhoods
- Ample off-street residential parking and minimal commercial congestion
Cons
- Elevated risk of opportunistic property crimes such as vehicle break-ins and package theft
- Lower pedestrian infrastructure with intermittent sidewalks and limited street lighting on some blocks
- Close proximity to busier transit and commercial corridors with higher traffic incidents
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the interior residential blocks, though occasional unhoused individuals and panhandling can be seen near commercial intersections on Skidaway Road and Waters Avenue.
What Oakland Park & Pinehurst is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with local residents walking dogs and heading out for morning commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm, standard suburban vibe with light neighborhood traffic and good visibility along residential streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet as residents return home, though reduced lighting on interior streets calls for general alertness.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic; it remains quiet, but walking alone along perimeter corridors after dark is not advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
Chatham Area Transit (CAT) serves the area via local bus routes along Waters Avenue and Skidaway Road; Savannah lacks a light rail or BRT system.
Parking is abundant and hassle-free, with most homes featuring private driveways and unrestricted, free street parking throughout the neighborhood.
Things to do in Oakland Park & Pinehurst
- Catch a Savannah Bananas baseball game or community event at nearby historic Grayson Stadium in Daffin Park
- Enjoy a morning walk or jog along the shaded perimeter loop of Daffin Park
- Explore midtown dining along the adjacent Waters Avenue and Skidaway Road commercial strips
Local favorites
- BowTie Barbecue Co. · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.6★ (1850)Popular local spot serving smoked meats, Southern sides, and craft cocktails with a large outdoor patio.
- Carey Hilliard's Restaurant · Southern / Seafood Restaurant · 4.2★ (2400)Historic Savannah staple known for fried seafood platters, barbecue, and family-style curb service.
- Midtown Deli & Bagel Shop · Bakery / Deli · 4.5★ (920)Long-running community eatery offering freshly baked New York-style bagels, sandwiches, and coffee.
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.