Is Scotts Crossing safe?
Atlanta, Georgia · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Scotts Crossing as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on Scotts Crossing
“Go with care. Scotts Crossing is primarily a residential community in Northwest Atlanta that has limited tourist attractions and higher-than-average rates of property crime and opportunistic theft. Visitors coming to access nearby outdoor spaces or neighborhood venues should stay alert and stick to daylight hours.”
About the area
Scotts Crossing is a quiet, predominantly residential neighborhood situated in Northwest Atlanta near the Chattahoochee River corridor. Characterized by modest single-family homes, mature trees, and rolling topography, it provides a local neighborhood feel within driving distance of Westside parks.
- Quiet Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Hilly & Wooded
- Emerging Westside
Walking and biking in Scotts Crossing
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 25/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes within the neighborhood itself, but cyclists can connect to the nearby Proctor Creek Greenway multi-use trail for car-free riding toward Westside Park.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Lower traffic congestion compared to central Atlanta districts
- Close proximity to major green spaces like the Proctor Creek Greenway and Westside Park
- Primarily quiet single-family residential character with neighborhood stability
Cons
- Property crime and vehicle break-in rates remain above national averages
- Elevated local poverty rates and pockets of deferred infrastructure maintenance
- Limited street lighting and pedestrian infrastructure on secondary residential streets
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the strictly residential interior of Scotts Crossing. Occasional individuals experiencing homelessness or panhandling may be observed along major commercial intersections on Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway and Hollywood Road NW.
What Scotts Crossing is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and low-key as residents commute; generally safe for walking along main thoroughfares.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Remains quiet with routine neighborhood activity, though basic situational awareness is recommended.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Activity winds down quickly with declining visibility; walking after dusk is best limited to familiar, well-lit routes.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Streets are largely deserted and poorly lit, significantly raising safety risks for pedestrians.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by MARTA, with bus routes 58 and 60 servicing the perimeter on Hollywood Road and Perry Boulevard. The nearest rail connection is the Bankhead MARTA Station (Green Line), approximately 2.5 miles south and best accessed via bus or rideshare.
Street parking is generally free and readily available along residential roads without meters or permits. There are no commercial parking decks, so visitors rely on dedicated store lots along major corridors.
Things to do in Scotts Crossing
- Explore the nearby paved trails along the Proctor Creek Greenway
- Visit neighboring Westside Park for skyline views and reservoir trails
- Enjoy outdoor recreation and ballfields at nearby Anderson Park
Local favorites
- B's Cracklin' BBQ (Catering / Pop-up Hub) · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.4★ (310)Renowned local pitmaster outpost delivering heritage wood-smoked barbecue and southern sides.
- JJ's Rib Shack · Southern Restaurant · 4.2★ (460)No-frills counter-serve spot serving classic rib tips, wings, and soul food sides.
- American Deli (Hollywood Rd) · Fast Food Restaurant · 4.0★ (520)Popular regional staple known for hot wings, cheesesteaks, and seasoned fries.
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.