Is Red Bank safe?
Lexington, South Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Red Bank as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Red Bank
“Go. Red Bank is a peaceful, standard suburban community in Lexington County with low overall crime rates. Visitors will find practical shopping centers and quiet subdivisions, though a vehicle is necessary for navigation.”
About the area
Red Bank is an unincorporated suburban community located just south of downtown Lexington along the South Lake Drive corridor. It is characterized by established subdivisions, newer residential developments, strip retail centers, and a relaxed, commuter-oriented lifestyle.
- Suburban
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet
Walking and biking in Red Bank
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 24/100
There are no bike-share facilities or connected multi-use trail networks; cycling is generally limited to internal subdivision streets due to fast-moving highway traffic.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than metropolitan averages in the Columbia area
- High rate of single-family homeownership creating stable residential neighborhoods
- Convenient access to essential shopping, grocery stores, and services along South Lake Drive
Cons
- High-speed arterial roads with minimal sidewalks make pedestrian travel unsafe
- Commercial strip corridors experience occasional suburban property theft and vehicle break-ins
- Limited street lighting on secondary rural roads outside newer subdivisions
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Red Bank, with only sporadic panhandling occasionally seen along the busiest commercial intersections on SC-6.
What Red Bank is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Active with morning school traffic and commuters heading toward Lexington and Columbia; safe and quiet in residential tracts.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy retail traffic around strip centers and grocery plazas with high safety throughout.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and peaceful as commercial activity winds down; standard safety in shopping lots and subdivisions.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Dark and very quiet with virtually no pedestrian presence; safe, though unlit secondary roads require standard driving caution.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is virtually nonexistent in Red Bank; The COMET operates limited services in Lexington County, but no fixed-route bus or rail lines service this specific area.
Parking is abundant and entirely free, with large surface parking lots at all commercial centers, restaurants, and recreational areas.
Things to do in Red Bank
- Enjoy youth athletics and community fields at the Red Bank Sports Complex
- Take a short drive north to Lake Murray for boating, swimming, and lakeside dining
- Explore local dining spots and shopping centers clustered along South Lake Drive
Local favorites
- Schiano's Old Time Pizza Restaurant · Pizza Restaurant · 4.5★ (820)Longstanding strip-mall staple serving New York-style thin-crust pizza, pasta, and subs in a casual setting.
- San Jose Mexican Restaurant · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (750)Family-friendly regional chain offering traditional Mexican platters, combination plates, and margaritas.
- Lizard's Thicket · Southern Restaurant · 4.2★ (1350)Beloved Midlands institution serving classic Southern comfort food, meat-and-three lunches, and homestyle breakfasts.
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.