Is Southwind Southeast safe?
Memphis, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Southwind Southeast as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Southwind Southeast
“Go. Southwind is one of the more affluent and secure suburban pockets in Southeast Memphis, largely anchored by prestigious golf facilities and well-maintained subdivisions. Visitors should remain mindful of car break-ins around major commercial shopping centers along Winchester and Hacks Cross Roads, but the residential enclaves are generally peaceful.”
Recent local reporting in the broader Southeast Memphis sector has focused on intermittent vehicle thefts and retail parking lot break-ins along commercial thoroughfares.
About the area
Southwind is a manicured suburban community in Southeast Memphis best known for hosting the PGA Tour's FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind. The neighborhood features a mix of upscale gated communities, corporate office parks, and sprawling retail centers near the Germantown border.
- Suburban
- Golf Community
- Car-Dependent
- Corporate Campus
Walking and biking in Southwind Southeast
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 34/100
Biking is mostly limited to internal subdivision streets; dedicated bike lanes are sparse on high-speed arterials, and access to the Germantown Greenway requires a short drive north.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates than Memphis municipal averages
- High median household incomes and stable homeownership rates within core subdivisions
- Gated residential sections with private security patrols
Cons
- Elevated risk of auto burglaries in open retail and hotel parking lots
- Immediate borders along Winchester Road experience higher spillover property crime
- Extremely car-dependent layout with scarce pedestrian infrastructure
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in the residential and gated core of Southwind, though occasional panhandling occurs at major intersections along Winchester Road and Hacks Cross Road.
What Southwind Southeast is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Quiet and safe with commuters heading to corporate parks and residents jogging through gated subdivisions.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy commercial traffic along major arterials with moderate retail activity and a calm suburban vibe.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Dining plazas fill up steadily; residential pockets remain very quiet while parking lots require standard vehicle security awareness.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Streets are largely deserted; residential areas are secure, though walking along commercial strips late at night is not recommended.
Transit, parking and getting around
Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) operates limited bus routes such as Route 40 and Route 52 along major roads like Winchester, but headways are long and car travel is overwhelmingly preferred.
Abundant and free parking is available in large commercial strip lots, corporate centers, and residential driveways; street parking may be restricted in private HOA communities.
Things to do in Southwind Southeast
- Attend the annual PGA Tour FedEx St. Jude Championship tournament at TPC Southwind
- Play a round of golf or dine at nearby local country clubs
- Explore the dining and shopping plazas along Hacks Cross Road and Winchester Road
Local favorites
- TPC Southwind · Golf Club & Event Venue · 4.6★ (420)PGA Tour championship private golf course known for challenging play and lush grounds.
- Sakura Japanese Restaurant · Japanese Restaurant · 4.5★ (850)Popular local spot serving fresh sushi rolls, sashimi, and classic Japanese entrees.
- Pyro's Fire Fresh Pizza · Pizza Restaurant · 4.4★ (610)Fast-casual eatery offering custom personal pizzas with artisanal toppings.
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.
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