Is Stadium Oaks safe?
Clemmons, North Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Stadium Oaks as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Stadium Oaks
“Go. Stadium Oaks is an exceptionally safe, quiet suburban neighborhood in Clemmons with very low rates of violent and property crime. Visitors can explore the area with standard peace of mind day or night, though a vehicle is necessary to get around.”
About the area
Stadium Oaks is an established suburban residential enclave situated in the village of Clemmons, southwest of Winston-Salem. It is characterized by single-family homes, mature trees, proximity to top-rated schools, and convenient access to retail corridors along Lewisville-Clemmons Road.
- Quiet Suburb
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Tree-Lined
Walking and biking in Stadium Oaks
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 34/100
There are no bike-share stations in Clemmons, and dedicated bike lanes on main roads are limited, though nearby Tanglewood Park features extensive paved multi-use trails.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent and property crime rates are well below state and national averages.
- Strong socioeconomic stability with high homeownership rates and median household incomes exceeding $85,000.
- Well-maintained infrastructure, private yards, and quiet residential streets with minimal through traffic.
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with almost no dedicated public transit options.
- Lack of pedestrian sidewalks on several connecting residential roadways.
- Limited commercial nightlife or walkable cultural attractions within the immediate subdivision.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Stadium Oaks or the immediate Clemmons area, as support services and shelters are concentrated in downtown Winston-Salem.
What Stadium Oaks is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with dog walkers, joggers, and school-bound commuters under safe conditions.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm residential atmosphere with minimal street activity and very high perceived safety.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and residential, with families returning home and low-density local traffic.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and dark due to minimal commercial lighting, but safe with virtually no foot traffic.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit service is practically absent; Winston-Salem Transit Authority (WSTA) operates within Winston-Salem and does not run fixed bus routes into this residential section of Clemmons.
Parking is completely free and widely available via private residential driveways and ample surface lots at nearby shopping centers.
Things to do in Stadium Oaks
- Explore the extensive gardens, trails, and golf courses at nearby Tanglewood Park.
- Utilize the recreation facilities and pool at the Jerry Long Family YMCA.
- Attend community athletic events and seasonal gatherings at nearby West Forsyth High School.
Local favorites
- Ketchie Creek Bakery & Cafe · Bakery · 4.7★ (820)A beloved regional bakery offering fresh pastries, specialty cakes, sandwiches, and coffee.
- Mossy's Eats Treats & Happy Hours · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (760)A relaxed neighborhood sports bar and grill serving wings, burgers, and craft beers.
- 2520 Tavern · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (910)An upscale-casual dining spot known for steaks, seafood, and craft cocktails.
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.