Is Summit Hills safe?
Greensboro, North Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Summit Hills as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on Summit Hills
“Go with care. Summit Hills is primarily an established, quiet residential enclave, but it directly borders busy commercial corridors along Summit Avenue and East Cone Boulevard that experience elevated property crime and occasional violent incidents. Visitors visiting friends or shopping along the perimeter should remain aware of their surroundings, particularly after dark.”
Local police initiatives continue to focus on property theft and traffic enforcement along the nearby Summit Avenue and Cone Boulevard retail corridors.
About the area
Summit Hills is a mid-century suburban neighborhood in northeast Greensboro characterized by modest ranch-style homes, mature trees, and nearby commercial strip malls. While predominantly residential and community-oriented, its proximity to major traffic corridors brings commercial spillover and property theft risks.
- Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet Suburban
- Mid-Century
Walking and biking in Summit Hills
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 38/100
Dedicated bicycle lanes are sparse on main thoroughfares like Summit Avenue, but quiet residential side streets provide low-stress neighborhood riding with distant connections to the Downtown Greenway via Summit Ave.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Stable mid-century residential streets with established homeownership
- Convenient access to essential shopping, grocery stores, and major Greensboro thoroughfares
- Relatively low pedestrian congestion within the interior neighborhood streets
Cons
- Elevated rates of vehicle break-ins and petty theft along bordering commercial roads
- Household income and housing investment lag behind northwestern Greensboro suburbs
- Poor pedestrian infrastructure with limited continuous sidewalks along major arteries
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is generally minimal within the residential streets of Summit Hills, though individuals experiencing homelessness and occasional panhandling can be observed near commercial plazas and bus stops along Summit Avenue.
What Summit Hills is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and calm, with locals commuting and school buses navigating the residential side streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Active along the perimeter commercial strips, while interior streets remain quiet and safe for driving or walking.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Commercial plazas remain busy with diners and shoppers, though foot traffic drops sharply across residential blocks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Generally quiet inside the neighborhood, but caution is advised near commercial intersections where property crimes and vehicle thefts are more frequent.
Transit, parking and getting around
Greensboro Transit Agency (GTA) operates bus services in the area, primarily Route 4 along Summit Avenue and Route 3 nearby, connecting riders to the J. Douglas Galyon Depot downtown.
Free and ample parking is standard in private driveways, residential curbsides, and commercial strip center surface lots across the area.
Things to do in Summit Hills
- Shop for international foods and fresh produce at the nearby Super G Mart along Summit Avenue
- Enjoy outdoor recreation, sports fields, and walking paths at nearby Rankin Lake Park
- Explore local community programming and neighborhood events at the Windsor Recreation Center
Local favorites
- Super G Mart · International Grocery · 4.5★ (2350)A massive international supermarket offering global foods, specialty produce, and authentic pantry staples.
- Mythos Grill · Greek Restaurant · 4.6★ (1150)Casual neighborhood staple serving classic gyros, souvlaki platters, and Greek salads.
- Taqueria El Azteca · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (680)Popular local eatery known for authentic street tacos, tortas, and flavorful salsas.
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.