Is Ogburn Station safe?
Winston-Salem, North Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Ogburn Station as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on Ogburn Station
“Go with care. Ogburn Station is a predominantly working-class residential and commercial area in northeast Winston-Salem that poses few issues during normal daytime activities. However, elevated property crime rates and occasional violent disturbances along the main commercial corridors warrant situational awareness, particularly after dark.”
Local news coverage intermittently reports vehicle break-ins and isolated firearm-related disturbances near commercial strip plazas along the North Patterson corridor.
About the area
Ogburn Station is an older suburban community characterized by mid-20th-century ranch homes, auto-oriented commercial strips, and light industrial facilities. Situated along Patterson Avenue and near US-52, it offers convenient regional transit access but lacks traditional tourism destinations.
- Car-Dependent
- Working-Class
- Suburban Strip
- Mid-Century Residential
Walking and biking in Ogburn Station
Walk score: 31/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There is no local bike-share network and dedicated bike lanes are absent; access to major paved paths like the Long Branch Trail requires traveling a few miles south.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Convenient vehicular access to US-52, NC-8, and downtown Winston-Salem
- Affordable neighborhood services and accessible dining options
- Quiet residential side streets with lower daytime pedestrian hazards
- Higher homeownership stability on interior residential blocks compared to surrounding rental pockets
Cons
- Above-average property crime and auto larceny rates relative to state averages
- Below-average median household income and areas of concentrated economic strain
- Inconsistent street lighting and lack of continuous sidewalk infrastructure
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in interior residential pockets, though occasional panhandling and individuals experiencing homelessness may be observed near high-traffic retail nodes and major highway intersections.
What Ogburn Station is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Mornings are generally peaceful as commuters depart along Patterson Avenue and local trade businesses open.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Afternoons are busy with retail traffic and neighborhood movement, presenting standard daytime suburban safety conditions.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Evenings quiet down quickly in residential sections, though retail parking lots require increased situational awareness.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Late nights see very little foot traffic and carry elevated risks for property crimes and loitering along commercial thoroughfares.
Transit, parking and getting around
The Winston-Salem Transit Authority (WSTA) operates bus routes along Patterson Avenue providing direct access to the Clark Campbell Transportation Center downtown; the region does not have passenger rail or BRT systems.
Parking is exceptionally easy, with plentiful free surface lots at all commercial centers and ample unmetered curbside parking along residential roads.
Things to do in Ogburn Station
- Catch local youth or adult league games at the nearby Sara Lee Soccer Complex
- Enjoy outdoor recreation and playgrounds at neighboring Oak Summit Park
- Browse local auto and specialty retail stores along the Patterson Avenue commercial stretch
Local favorites
- Kermit's Hot Dog House · American Diner · 4.6★ (1420)Long-running local institution famous for classic Carolina-style hot dogs, burgers, and breakfast.
- Pulliam's · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.5★ (780)Historic Winston-Salem roadside counter serving traditional pit barbecue and hot dogs since 1910.
- Dairio · Fast Food & Ice Cream · 4.4★ (1150)Popular regional eatery offering made-to-order burgers, chicken sandwiches, and soft-serve treats.
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.