Is Southport Country safe?
Shreveport, Louisiana · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Southport Country as “Go, stay aware”.
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Gogo's take on Southport Country
“Go. Southport Country is a peaceful, established suburban subdivision in Southeast Shreveport that experiences significantly lower crime rates than the city average. Visitors will find quiet residential streets and easy driving access to major retail and dining corridors along Youree Drive and Bert Kouns Industrial Loop.”
About the area
Southport Country is a traditional suburban enclave characterized by single-family brick homes, mature trees, and cul-de-sacs. Located in Shreveport's generally more affluent and stable southeast sector, it offers a calm residential respite with standard suburban conveniences nearby.
- Quiet Suburb
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Residential
Walking and biking in Southport Country
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There is no bike-share program and no dedicated bike lanes within the subdivision, though internal neighborhood streets have light vehicle traffic suitable for casual biking.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Substantially lower violent crime rate compared to central and western Shreveport
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes with well-maintained properties
- Close proximity to South Shreveport's primary shopping and dining corridors along Youree Drive
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as overnight vehicle burglaries
- Completely car-dependent layout with no commercial destinations within walking distance
- Heavy vehicle traffic along perimeter arterial roads during peak commute hours
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent in this purely residential neighborhood, with services and encampments concentrated in downtown Shreveport miles to the north.
What Southport Country is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with residents walking dogs and low residential traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet suburban environment with typical daytime school and delivery traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and residential, safe for evening walks along neighborhood streets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and dark with minimal activity; standard precautions against unlocked vehicle tampering are advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is very limited; SporTran provides regional bus services in Shreveport, but routes rarely run directly through this subdivision, making private vehicles necessary.
Plentiful and free private driveway and curbside street parking throughout the entire neighborhood.
Things to do in Southport Country
- Enjoy a morning stroll or jog through the low-traffic residential neighborhood streets
- Explore shopping and dining options along the nearby Youree Drive commercial strip
- Visit the nearby Red River National Wildlife Refuge across the river for hiking and bird watching
Local favorites
- Gullo's Fresh Produce and Classic Bake Shop · Bakery & Market · 4.8★ (320)Beloved local market offering fresh produce, hot lunches, and homemade specialty baked goods.
- Shane's Seafood & BBQ · Seafood Restaurant · 4.3★ (1150)Casual Louisiana eatery known for boiled crawfish, fried catfish, and smoked barbecue.
- Windrush Grill · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (780)Neighborhood tavern serving upscale pub food, burgers, and craft cocktails in a relaxed setting.
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Common questions about Southport Country
Is Southport Country safe to walk at night?
Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.
Is Southport Country a good place to live?
On safety, Southport Country scores 74/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.
How walkable is Southport Country?
Walk score 18/100 and bike score 28/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Southport Country are safer?
Briarcliff (Shreveport) (76) score higher nearby.
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