Is Pleasant Hill safe?
Atlanta, Georgia · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Pleasant Hill as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on Pleasant Hill
“Go with care. Pleasant Hill is a historic Northwest Atlanta residential community that has low visitor foot traffic and pockets of ongoing revitalization. While daylight visits to nearby parks or community venues are manageable, elevated rates of property and violent crime in the surrounding APD Zone 1 warrant heightened situational awareness, especially after dark.”
Atlanta Police Department Zone 1 continues targeted community policing efforts to address vehicle break-ins and regional gun violence along the Donald Lee Hollowell corridor.
About the area
Pleasant Hill is a quiet, predominantly residential neighborhood located in Northwest Atlanta, characterized by mid-century single-family bungalows and rolling tree-lined streets. Positioned near major redevelopment hubs like Westside Park and Proctor Creek, it retains a close-knit legacy community while confronting long-standing municipal and economic challenges.
- Residential
- Historic
- Quiet Streets
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Pleasant Hill
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 38/100
Direct access to the multi-use Proctor Creek Greenway is nearby, though the neighborhood itself lacks dedicated on-street protected bike lanes and Relay Bike Share docks.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Quick driving access to Westside Park, Atlanta's largest green space, and the Proctor Creek Greenway.
- Active residential enclave with strong multi-generational roots and quiet interior streets.
- Lower housing density and abundant urban canopy compared to central Atlanta neighborhoods.
Cons
- Violent and property crime rates in the broader Zone 1 sector trend higher than national and metro Atlanta averages.
- Economic distress reflected in elevated local poverty rates and lower median household income.
- Pockets of vacant residential parcels and uneven pedestrian sidewalk infrastructure.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is moderately present along primary commercial arteries such as Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway, though residential side streets see little to no encampment activity.
What Pleasant Hill is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and quiet as residents commute to work, making it generally safe for morning drives and neighborhood walks.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Remains low-key with minimal foot traffic, though visitors should remain conscious of their surroundings around transit stops.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Activity increases along bordering thoroughfares; walking alone off well-lit main paths is not recommended.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Elevated safety risk with diminished visibility and increased likelihood of opportunistic crime; vehicle transit is advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
MARTA provides local bus services including Routes 51 and 58 along nearby thoroughfares, linking travelers directly to the Bankhead Rail Station (Green Line), situated approximately 1 to 1.5 miles east.
Street parking is largely free and plentiful on residential roads, with complimentary surface parking lots available at surrounding commercial plazas.
Things to do in Pleasant Hill
- Walk or jog along the paved trails of the nearby Proctor Creek Greenway.
- Explore the massive quarry views and open recreation fields at Westside Park.
- Tour local historic Westside landmarks and community gardens.
Local favorites
- K&K Soul Food · Soul Food Restaurant · 4.2★ (1250)A legendary Westside institution serving traditional meat-and-three breakfast and lunch platters.
- Local Green Atlanta · Health Food Restaurant · 4.5★ (780)Popular quick-service eatery providing vegan, vegetarian, and pescatarian specialties.
- Bankhead Seafood · Seafood Restaurant · 4.1★ (340)Revitalized neighborhood staple offering classic fried fish baskets and southern sides.
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.