Is Pine Hill Estates safe?
Shreveport, Louisiana · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Pine Hill Estates as “Caution”.
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Gogo's take on Pine Hill Estates
“Go with care. Pine Hill Estates is a quiet, low-density residential subdivision in North Shreveport with few reasons for standard tourists to visit. While the interior neighborhood streets are relatively peaceful by day, northern Shreveport experiences elevated property and violent crime rates that require baseline situational awareness.”
About the area
Pine Hill Estates is an established, semi-suburban neighborhood situated in northern Shreveport near the North Market Street corridor. It is defined by mid-century single-family ranch homes, mature trees, and large lots on the urban periphery. The area is purely residential and strictly car-dependent, with commercial amenities located along surrounding thoroughfares.
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet / Residential
- Wooded Suburban
- Low-Density
Walking and biking in Pine Hill Estates
Walk score: 14/100 · Bike score: 22/100
There is no bike-share infrastructure or dedicated bike lane network in this area, and riding on arterial roads like North Market Street can be hazardous.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Predominance of single-family, owner-occupied homes creates a stable neighborhood core
- Tranquil residential setting with minimal through-traffic inside the subdivision
- Convenient driving access to North Shreveport's bayous, waterways, and Highway 1
Cons
- Property crime and vehicle break-in risks align with Shreveport's higher-than-average city crime statistics
- Sparse street lighting and a total lack of sidewalks create hazardous conditions after dark
- Zero commercial services, retail, or entertainment within walking distance
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is rare within the interior residential streets of Pine Hill Estates, though occasional individuals or panhandlers can be observed along high-traffic intersections on North Market Street.
What Pine Hill Estates is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Quiet and calm as residents depart for daily commutes along North Market Street.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Low activity with light neighborhood traffic and open, peaceful residential streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Activity drops off sharply at dusk, with limited street lighting reducing visibility.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and deserted; pedestrian movement is discouraged and vehicle travel is advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
SporTran operates limited bus routes serving North Market Street, but headways are long and there is no direct rail or rapid transit service serving Pine Hill Estates.
Parking is completely free and unmetered, with abundant private driveways and easy on-street parking throughout the subdivision.
Things to do in Pine Hill Estates
- Launch a kayak or fish along the nearby waterways connecting to Twelve Mile Bayou
- Take a short scenic drive north along LA-1 toward Caddo Lake and historic oil-boom landmarks
- Visit local regional parks in North Shreveport for open green space and outdoor recreation
Local favorites
- Shane's Seafood & BBQ · Seafood Restaurant · 4.1★ (780)A popular local North Shreveport spot serving Louisiana-style boiled crawfish, fried catfish, and smoked barbecue.
- Ticky Too Drive Inn · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (360)A longstanding old-school diner on North Market serving classic burgers, fries, and malts.
- Southern Maid Donuts · Donut Shop · 4.6★ (410)A regional institution offering hot glazed donuts, kolaches, and fresh morning coffee.
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Common questions about Pine Hill Estates
Is Pine Hill Estates safe to walk at night?
Take care after dark: stick to lit main streets or take a ride.
Is Pine Hill Estates a good place to live?
On safety, Pine Hill Estates scores 60/100 — below average, so visit at different times of day before deciding to move.
How walkable is Pine Hill Estates?
Walk score 14/100 and bike score 22/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Pine Hill Estates are safer?
Twilight Meadows (64) score higher nearby.
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