Is Sherwood Village safe?
High Point, North Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Sherwood Village as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on Sherwood Village
“Go with care. Sherwood Village is an established, predominantly residential neighborhood in south-central High Point with quiet residential streets during the day. However, lower household incomes and elevated rates of property crime and opportunistic theft in surrounding corridors require standard situational awareness, especially after dark.”
Local news coverage in south High Point periodically focuses on municipal efforts to curb sporadic gun violence and enhance street lighting along surrounding arterial corridors.
About the area
Sherwood Village is a working-class, mid-century suburban neighborhood characterized by single-story ranch homes, mature trees, and local community spaces. While it offers a low-key residential atmosphere, it sits near major thoroughfares in High Point that experience occasional neighborhood-level crime.
- Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Mid-Century
- Suburban
Walking and biking in Sherwood Village
Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 36/100
There is no local bike-share system, and dedicated on-street bike lanes are rare, though neighborhood streets have relatively low vehicular speed.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Primarily quiet, low-traffic residential side streets with established single-family homes
- Close proximity to local parks, community centers, and High Point amenities
- Ample private driveway and curbside parking throughout the neighborhood
- Diverse, long-tenured working-class community
Cons
- Property crime and vehicle break-in rates are moderately above national averages
- Median household incomes and home values are lower than Guilford County averages
- Limited street lighting and sidewalks on several interior residential streets
- Sparse immediate retail requiring travel to commercial corridors for daily needs
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the interior residential blocks of Sherwood Village, with occasional individuals noticed along major nearby commercial roads such as South Main Street.
What Sherwood Village is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and quiet as residents commute to work and school, making morning walks along residential roads generally safe.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Low-key neighborhood activity with light vehicle traffic; safe for everyday errands and neighborhood visits.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet settling into the evening, though pedestrian visibility drops quickly on streets lacking continuous sidewalks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Streets are very dark and isolated; walking late at night is not recommended due to sporadic opportunistic crime.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by High Point Transit System (HPTS), with bus routes running along nearby East Green Drive and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, connecting riders to the downtown High Point terminal approximately two miles away.
Parking is exceptionally easy and free, with ample residential street parking and private driveways for almost all homes.
Things to do in Sherwood Village
- Visit Allen Jay Park and Recreation Center nearby for walking trails, athletic courts, and community programs
- Sample traditional Piedmont-style barbecue at historic nearby smokehouses
- Explore High Point City Lake Park a short drive away for boating, fishing, and miniature train rides
Local favorites
- Kepley's Barbecue · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.5★ (1150)Longstanding local institution serving traditional pit-cooked North Carolina barbecue, hushpuppies, and classic sides.
- Uncle Cheesecake · Bakery · 4.8★ (420)Beloved local bakery known for decadent specialty cheesecakes, sweet treats, and custom desserts.
- San Marcos Mexican Restaurant · Mexican Restaurant · 4.3★ (380)Casual neighborhood eatery serving generous platters of classic Mexican favorites and fajitas.
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.