Is Southwest Collierville safe?
Collierville, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Southwest Collierville as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Southwest Collierville
“Go. Southwest Collierville is an exceptionally safe, prosperous suburban area with virtually no violent crime risk for visitors. While entirely car-dependent, it offers clean, tranquil surroundings, excellent parks, and top-tier community safety.”
About the area
Southwest Collierville is a quiet, affluent enclave in southeastern Shelby County characterized by expansive subdivisions, manicured public parks, and low traffic density. Visitors will find a peaceful, family-oriented atmosphere dominated by single-family homes, neighborhood shopping centers, and greenway connections.
- Quiet Suburb
- Family-Friendly
- Affluent
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Southwest Collierville
Walk score: 22/100 · Bike score: 35/100
There are no public bike-share programs, but paved multi-use paths connect neighborhood parks into the broader Collierville Greenbelt network.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Extremely low violent and property crime rates backed by dedicated municipal policing
- High household median income exceeding $130,000 and well-maintained private properties
- Abundant parklands, sports facilities, and well-kept neighborhood walking trails
Cons
- Virtually nonexistent public transit options requiring personal vehicle access
- Car-dependent layout with commercial amenities segregated along major thoroughfares
- Isolated residential subdivisions with virtually no late-night commercial activity
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Southwest Collierville, with no permanent encampments or regular panhandling in the area.
What Southwest Collierville is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and calm, with active joggers, dog-walkers, and school commutes across quiet residential streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Low-traffic and relaxed, feeling completely secure around parks and neighborhood retail plazas.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and family-oriented, with well-lit subdivisions and minimal foot traffic outside of shopping centers.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and dark with almost no activity, remaining exceptionally safe from opportunistic crime.
Transit, parking and getting around
Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) does not provide fixed-route bus service into Southwest Collierville, making the area completely car-dependent.
Parking is completely free and abundant everywhere, featuring large commercial surface lots and unrestricted residential street parking.
Things to do in Southwest Collierville
- Explore the walking trails, boardwalks, and recreation facilities at W.C. Johnson Park
- Enjoy the open meadows, ponds, and playground areas at nearby Hinton Park
- Cycle or stroll along sections of the Collierville Greenbelt trail network
Local favorites
- Skybox Grill · American Restaurant · 4.3★ (1150)Lively local sports grill serving burgers, wings, and craft beers in a family-friendly setting.
- Ciao Baby · Italian Restaurant · 4.4★ (540)Cozy neighborhood trattoria offering traditional pasta dishes, seafood, and authentic pizza.
- Carrington West Plaza · Shopping Center · 4.5★ (210)Suburban shopping center hosting essential services, specialty fitness studios, and casual dining.
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.
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