Is Southeast Taylors safe?
Greenville, South Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Southeast Taylors as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Southeast Taylors
“Go. Southeast Taylors is a tranquil, family-oriented suburban community with very low violent crime and stable residential neighborhoods. While purely car-dependent with little pedestrian infrastructure, visitors and residents face minimal safety concerns beyond standard precautions.”
About the area
Southeast Taylors is an established suburban pocket in Greenville County, situated conveniently between central Taylors, Eastside Greenville, and Greer. It features rolling subdivisions, tree-lined residential streets, light commercial strips along Wade Hampton Boulevard, and nearby parks.
- Quiet Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Tree-Lined
Walking and biking in Southeast Taylors
Walk score: 24/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There is no municipal bike-share in this area, and road shoulders generally lack dedicated bike lanes, though quiet subdivision streets offer low-stress neighborhood cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are consistently well below national and metro Greenville averages
- High rate of homeownership with stable, well-maintained single-family properties
- Quiet residential atmosphere with strong neighborhood cohesion and low vacancy
- Convenient driving access to shopping corridors along Wade Hampton Boulevard and Pelham Road
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like unlocked vehicle break-ins along commercial fringes
- Lack of continuous sidewalks and crosswalks along secondary collector roads
- Heavier traffic congestion during peak hours along main thoroughfares like SC-29
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Southeast Taylors, though occasional panhandling may occur around major retail intersections on SC-29.
What Southeast Taylors is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with school traffic, dog walkers, and commuters heading toward Greenville.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe with regular neighborhood vehicle flow and low street activity.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding down with minimal pedestrian movement and very low street risks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and quiet; standard safety precautions apply, but street disturbances are rare.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is very limited; Greenlink (GTA) operates Route 504 along Wade Hampton Boulevard to the north, but most residential streets in Southeast Taylors lack direct transit access.
Parking is completely hassle-free with ample private driveways and free surface lots across all retail and strip centers.
Things to do in Southeast Taylors
- Explore community sports, walking paths, and picnic shelters at nearby Eastside Park
- Visit the historic Taylors Mill complex just north of the neighborhood for arts, shopping, and dining
- Shop for local produce and specialty goods along the Wade Hampton commercial corridor
Local favorites
- 13 Stripes Brewery · Brewery & Pub · 4.7★ (850)Popular taproom located nearby in the Taylors Mill serving house-brewed craft beers and pub fare.
- The Farehouse · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (410)Rustic-industrial eatery offering elevated comfort foods, craft cocktails, and seasonal dishes.
- Pecan Terrace Bakery · Bakery · 4.8★ (120)Cozy local bakery known for fresh cakes, pastries, and classic Southern sweet treats.
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.