Is Springfield safe?
High Point, North Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Springfield as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Springfield
“Go. Springfield is a quiet, largely residential and historic community in south High Point that is generally safe for daytime visits and exploring local heritage. Exercise standard suburban situational awareness after dark and keep your vehicle locked, as property crime can occasionally occur.”
About the area
Springfield is an established, historically Quaker-influenced neighborhood located in the southern section of High Point. Characterized by mature trees, modest single-family homes, and historic grounds like the Springfield Friends Meeting, it offers a peaceful suburban-to-semi-rural atmosphere.
- Historic / Tree-Lined
- Quiet Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Suburban
Walking and biking in Springfield
Walk score: 24/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There are no bike-share programs in the immediate area, and cyclists must share standard roadways without dedicated bike lanes; connections to the Bicentennial Greenway require traveling north into central High Point.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Lower rates of violent crime compared to central and western High Point neighborhoods
- Historic and community-oriented atmosphere anchored by long-standing local institutions
- Ample private off-street parking and low-density residential traffic
Cons
- Car-dependent with minimal sidewalk and pedestrian infrastructure along secondary roads
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like vehicle break-ins along commuter corridors
- Limited active evening entertainment and dining options within walking distance
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Springfield, as social services and shelters are concentrated in downtown High Point several miles to the north.
What Springfield is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant with light commuter traffic and residents walking pets along neighborhood lanes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe for exploring historical sites or visiting local diners.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding down with minimal pedestrian activity and well-lit private driveways.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and largely empty; stick to well-lit main thoroughfares if driving through.
Transit, parking and getting around
High Point Transit System (HPTS) provides limited service along primary perimeter routes such as South Main Street via Route 10, connecting to the central Broad Avenue terminal roughly 3 miles north.
Parking is abundant and free throughout the area, consisting mainly of private business lots, church parking, and unrestricted residential driveways or curbside spots.
Things to do in Springfield
- Tour the historic Museum of Old Domestic Life on the grounds of Springfield Friends Meeting
- Walk the shaded grounds and historic cemetery of the 18th-century Quaker settlement
- Visit nearby Kersey Valley Attractions just south of the neighborhood for seasonal outdoor activities
Local favorites
- Kepley's Barbecue · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.3★ (1100)Longstanding local institution serving traditional Lexington-style smoked barbecue and classic Southern sides.
- Alex's House Restaurant · Family Diner · 4.5★ (850)Down-home diner known for hearty breakfast platters, country cooking, and warm community service.
- Springfield Museum of Old Domestic Life · History Museum · 4.7★ (35)Quaker heritage museum housed in an 1858 meetinghouse showcasing 19th-century domestic artifacts and crafts.
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.