Is Sackville safe?
Savannah, Georgia · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Sackville as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on Sackville
“Go with care. Sackville is a quiet, historically working-class residential pocket, but its proximity to higher-incident corridors along Waters Avenue and East Gwinnett requires situational awareness. Visitors staying in local short-term rentals will generally be fine during the day but should secure vehicles and avoid walking alone late at night.”
Savannah Police maintain targeted community patrols along neighboring Waters Avenue to curb periodic incidents of property theft and street disturbances.
About the area
Sackville is a small, midtown-adjacent residential neighborhood in Savannah characterized by historic cottages and mid-century single-family homes. While primarily a quiet residential community, it borders more active commercial and transit corridors on Savannah's Eastside.
- Quiet Residential
- Historic Cottages
- Midtown Fringe
Walking and biking in Sackville
Walk score: 68/100 · Bike score: 74/100
Savannah's flat terrain provides easy cycling access to the Washington Avenue bike route and the recreational loops around Daffin Park.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Quick access to Daffin Park and Grayson Stadium
- Quiet residential side streets with minimal drive-through traffic
- Close proximity to the burgeoning Thomas Square and Starland dining hubs
Cons
- Property crime and vehicle larceny rates remain above the national average
- Lower household median income and higher poverty compared to adjacent Ardsley Park
- Uneven sidewalks and limited street lighting on several interior blocks
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the interior residential streets of Sackville, though individuals may occasionally be seen along commercial thoroughfares like Waters Avenue.
What Sackville is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Calm and peaceful as residents commute, walk dogs, and start the day.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Generally quiet with low vehicle traffic and a relaxed residential atmosphere.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Mostly peaceful, though increased vigilance is recommended near main perimeter streets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Streets become very quiet with limited foot traffic and spotty lighting; use rideshares rather than walking.
Transit, parking and getting around
Chatham Area Transit (CAT) serves the area via Route 12 along East Broad and Route 31 on Pennsylvania/Waters, connecting directly to the downtown Joe Murray Rivers, Jr. Intermodal Transit Center.
Street parking is free and widely available along the curb on residential streets, with no metered zones or parking decks necessary.
Things to do in Sackville
- Walk over to nearby Daffin Park to jog the perimeter trail or visit the lake
- Catch an energetic Savannah Bananas exhibition game at historic Grayson Stadium
- Take a short bike ride to explore vintage shops and cafes in the neighboring Starland District
Local favorites
- Super Bloom · Coffee Shop & Boutique · 4.8★ (420)A cozy neighborhood cafe serving specialty espresso drinks, craft beer, and local goods.
- Al Salaam Deli · Mediterranean Restaurant · 4.7★ (650)Longstanding local staple offering authentic gyros, falafel, and friendly counter service.
- Over Yonder · Bar & Grill · 4.8★ (350)Laid-back neighborhood watering hole known for smash burgers, pool tables, and cold beer.
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.