Is Silverstone safe?
Mint Hill, North Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Silverstone as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Silverstone
“Go. Silverstone is a tranquil, secure suburban enclave in Mint Hill with exceptionally low crime and strong neighborhood stability. While visitors will need a car to reach dining and retail options, the residential streets are very safe at all hours.”
About the area
Silverstone is an established, peaceful single-family subdivision located in Mint Hill, just east of Charlotte. Characterized by mature trees, tidy yards, and cul-de-sacs, it provides classic suburban quietude. Daily errands, shopping, and dining require a brief drive toward central Mint Hill or Matthews.
- Quiet Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Silverstone
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 22/100
There is no bike-share program or dedicated on-street bike infrastructure, though neighborhood roads have low speed limits suitable for casual biking.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates than the Charlotte regional average
- High rate of homeownership and well-maintained single-family properties
- Affluent, stable community demographic with low poverty levels
- Low-traffic neighborhood streets conducive to safe daytime walking
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with zero commercial amenities within walking distance
- Sporadic opportunistic vehicle break-ins common to quiet suburbs
- Limited street lighting along some interior streets and feeder roads
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Silverstone or the surrounding Mint Hill residential neighborhoods.
What Silverstone is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Crisp and peaceful with neighbors walking dogs and school traffic making brief morning rounds.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very calm and safe with minimal traffic other than delivery vehicles and returning residents.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and secure as families settle in; streets remain safe for after-dinner walks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Exceptionally quiet and dark with virtually no pedestrian or vehicular activity.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transportation is minimal; the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) operates limited regional commuter express routes nearby, but there is no direct bus line or rail transit within walking distance of the subdivision.
Parking is completely hassle-free with spacious private driveways and unrestricted, free street parking available along residential roads.
Things to do in Silverstone
- Take a quiet walk or jog through the low-traffic neighborhood loops and cul-de-sacs
- Spend an afternoon at nearby Mint Hill Veterans Memorial Park enjoying the walking paths and recreation fields
- Head to the Mint Hill downtown area for local dining and seasonal town festivals
Local favorites
- Dunwellz Custom Kitchen and Pour House · Gastropub · 4.4★ (920)A popular local gathering spot serving handcrafted burgers, wings, and an extensive craft beer list.
- The Hill Bar and Grill · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (760)Casual neighborhood bar and grill known for hearty comfort food and a friendly community atmosphere.
- Vintner's Hill · Wine Bar · 4.7★ (230)Charming wine bar and bottle shop offering curated tastings, light bites, and patio seating.
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.