Is Southdowns safe?
Shreveport, Louisiana · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Southdowns as “Go, stay aware”.
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Gogo's take on Southdowns
“Go. Southdowns is an established, predominantly residential neighborhood that is considerably safer and quieter than Shreveport's citywide averages. While visitors should practice routine vehicle security due to property crime spillover from nearby commercial corridors, violent crime is relatively rare in the residential interior.”
About the area
Southdowns is a mid-century, tree-shaded suburban neighborhood in southeast Shreveport positioned near the Youree Drive retail corridor. It features stable single-family brick homes, quiet residential streets, and easy access to shopping and dining along major thoroughfares.
- Quiet Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Established Mid-Century
- Tree-Lined
Walking and biking in Southdowns
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 42/100
There is no local bike-share program and dedicated on-street bike lanes are sparse, though quiet neighborhood streets are navigable by bike.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to Shreveport municipal averages
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes and well-maintained properties
- Close proximity to the primary retail, grocery, and dining options along Youree Drive
- Calm, low-traffic interior residential streets
Cons
- Occasional property crimes and vehicle break-ins trickling from nearby commercial strips
- Car-dependent infrastructure with few sidewalks in the residential interior
- Shreveport emergency service response times can fluctuate
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the interior neighborhood, though occasional panhandling occurs at major intersections along Youree Drive and East 70th Street.
What Southdowns is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant with residents walking dogs and low traffic throughout the neighborhood.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and secure, though traffic increases noticeably on bounding arterial corridors.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and residential, suitable for walking on well-lit streets before dark.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Generally very quiet, but standard urban precautions and locked vehicle doors are recommended.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by SporTran, with bus routes 21 and 23 serving nearby Youree Drive; Shreveport does not have a passenger rail or BRT system.
Parking is abundant and free, with ample residential street parking and extensive free private lots at all adjacent shopping plazas.
Things to do in Southdowns
- Shop and dine along the lively Youree Drive commercial corridor
- Enjoy an afternoon stroll or jogging on the quiet residential loop streets
- Visit nearby A.C. Steere Park for outdoor green space and community tennis courts
Local favorites
- Giuseppe's Pastacaffe · Italian Restaurant · 4.7★ (460)Authentic, handcrafted pasta dishes and Italian specialties served in a casual setting.
- Marilynn's Place · Cajun & Creole Restaurant · 4.6★ (1250)Vibrant local eatery serving classic po'boys, beignets, and weekend brunch in a converted garage.
- Rhino Coffee · Coffee Shop · 4.5★ (820)Popular local café offering specialty espresso drinks, baked treats, and breakfast fare.
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Common questions about Southdowns
Is Southdowns safe to walk at night?
Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.
Is Southdowns a good place to live?
On safety, Southdowns scores 71/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.
How walkable is Southdowns?
Walk score 38/100 and bike score 42/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Southdowns are safer?
Ellerbe Road Estates (89), Briarcliff (Shreveport) (76), Southport Country (74) score higher nearby.
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