Is Pinecrest safe?
Pascagoula, Mississippi · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Pinecrest as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Pinecrest
“Go. Pinecrest is a quiet, working-class residential subdivision in Pascagoula that poses minimal safety concerns for everyday visitors. Maintain basic situational awareness and lock your vehicle overnight, as you would in any standard suburban area.”
About the area
Pinecrest is an established residential neighborhood in eastern Pascagoula, characterized by single-family ranch-style homes and quiet neighborhood streets. It sits conveniently near medical facilities, community parks, and major employment hubs like Singing River Hospital and local industrial corridors.
- Quiet Residential
- Suburban
- Car-Dependent
- Working-Class
Walking and biking in Pinecrest
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 39/100
There are no bike-share programs or dedicated bike lanes in the neighborhood, though residential side streets have low traffic speeds suitable for casual riding.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Predominantly single-family residential character with lower violent crime rates than commercial corridors
- Close proximity to Singing River Health System medical campus and emergency care
- Convenient driving access to US Highway 90 and central Pascagoula amenities
Cons
- Occasional property crimes such as opportunistic vehicle break-ins and shed thefts
- Lacks commercial retail within immediate walking distance, requiring a vehicle for errands
- Aging mid-century housing infrastructure susceptible to Gulf Coast storm and flood damage
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in the Pinecrest residential area, though occasional unhoused individuals may be seen near broader commercial intersections along US-90.
What Pinecrest is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe as residents commute to work at the shipyards, hospital, or local businesses.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and family-friendly with neighborhood traffic and occasional residents walking dogs or gardening.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding-down with low activity and safe, well-lit residential side streets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Generally peaceful and dark; walking around is rarely problematic, but keep vehicles locked in driveways.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is very limited; Jackson County's Coast Transit Authority (CTA) does not provide fixed-route bus service within this neighborhood, so personal vehicles or rideshares are essential.
Parking is completely hassle-free with ample private driveways and unrestricted, free curbside parking along residential streets.
Things to do in Pinecrest
- Take a stroll or play outdoor sports at nearby IG Levy Memorial Park
- Explore coastal waterways and launch a kayak along the nearby Pascagoula River estuary
- Visit the nearby Pascagoula River Audubon Center for nature trails and wildlife viewing
Local favorites
- Bozo's Seafood Market and Deli · Seafood Restaurant · 4.6★ (1820)Legendary coastal spot nearby renowned for oversized po' boys and fresh boiled crawfish.
- Corner Bakery & Deli · Bakery · 4.7★ (310)Beloved local bakery offering custom cakes, Southern pastries, and morning breakfast treats.
- Polk's Meat Market · Butcher Shop & Deli · 4.8★ (240)Neighborhood staple serving specialty cut meats, sausages, and quick hot lunch specials.
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.