Is Pat safe?
Brandon, Mississippi · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Pat as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Pat
“Go. Pat is a quiet, rural-suburban area in southern Brandon and Rankin County that offers a peaceful and very safe environment for visitors. Violent crime is rare and property crime rates remain well below national averages, though visitors should expect complete car dependence.”
About the area
Pat is an unincorporated rural and residential community located south of downtown Brandon in Rankin County. It features expansive open lots, small farms, and quiet residential subdivisions with a relaxed, country atmosphere. Visitors primarily pass through for outdoor pursuits, local events, or to enjoy the scenic landscape of the greater Jackson metro outskirts.
- Rural / Suburban
- Quiet & Peaceful
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Pat
Walk score: 8/100 · Bike score: 18/100
There are no bike-share stations or dedicated bike lanes in the immediate area; cycling is generally limited to rural roads with narrow or unpaved shoulders.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Very low violent and property crime rates compared to regional and national averages
- High rate of single-family homeownership fostering stable, quiet neighborhoods
- Peaceful rural-suburban ambiance with low traffic congestion
Cons
- Nearly impossible to navigate without a personal vehicle due to lack of pedestrian infrastructure
- Limited local commercial and dining options directly within the immediate community
- Emergency services response times can be slightly longer due to expansive rural layout
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent in Pat and surrounding rural Rankin County, with support services centralized closer to Jackson.
What Pat is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and quiet with light commuter traffic and morning mist over open fields.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and residential with occasional rural traffic and high personal safety.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding down with minimal activity outside of private residences.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark due to limited streetlighting; safety remains high, but roadside pedestrian walking is unadvised.
Transit, parking and getting around
There is no public transit service operating in the Pat community or unincorporated Rankin County; personal vehicle transport or rideshares are required.
Parking is abundant and universally free, with wide private driveways and ample surface lot spaces at all nearby businesses.
Things to do in Pat
- Attend a live concert or outdoor festival at the nearby Brandon Amphitheater
- Explore nature trails and fish at the Brandon City Park complex
- Drive through scenic rural Rankin County country roads and visit local farm stands
Local favorites
- Berry's Seafood & Catfish House · Seafood Restaurant · 4.5★ (1650)Beloved local buffet-style eatery renowned for fried catfish, seafood specialties, and Southern comfort dishes.
- The Gallows Diner · Southern Diner · 4.6★ (320)A cozy, welcoming hometown spot serving classic breakfast platters, burgers, and blue-plate specials.
- Genna Benna's · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (510)Historic downtown Brandon staple offering casual dining, craft cocktails, and Southern-inspired entrees.
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.