Is The Village Northeast safe?
Memphis, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates The Village Northeast as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on The Village Northeast
“Go with care. The Village Northeast is a quiet, predominantly residential suburban pocket in Northeast Memphis, but broader area crime trends require caution. Visitors should practice standard urban safety awareness, keep vehicles locked with valuables hidden, and limit walking outside after dark.”
Memphis Police Department continues targeted patrols along nearby commercial corridors in Northeast Memphis to address recurring vehicle break-ins and reckless driving.
About the area
The Village Northeast is a mid-century residential neighborhood in northeast Memphis characterized by single-family ranch homes, cul-de-sacs, and mature trees. It offers a calm residential respite located close to commercial arteries like Austin Peay Highway and Covington Pike.
- Suburban / Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet Streets
- Mid-Century Ranch
Walking and biking in The Village Northeast
Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 36/100
Dedicated bike lanes are scarce in the immediate neighborhood, though the nearby Wolf River Greenway provides recreational multi-use paved trails accessible a short drive to the south.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Primarily owner-occupied residential streets with minimal through-traffic
- Close proximity to extensive commercial shopping, auto services, and dining along Covington Pike and Austin Peay
- Relatively quieter and more stable residential pocket compared to denser urban Memphis corridors
Cons
- Property crime, vehicle break-ins, and catalytic converter theft rates exceed national averages
- Limited pedestrian infrastructure with missing sidewalks and poor street lighting on interior residential roads
- Car dependency is very high, requiring driving for virtually all dining, errands, and entertainment
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is uncommon within the interior residential streets, though occasional panhandling and unhoused individuals may be observed near bus stops and commercial plazas along Austin Peay Highway.
What The Village Northeast is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and quiet as residents commute to work and school, making it safe for morning strolls through residential streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm residential atmosphere with moderate traffic on perimeter arterial roads; generally safe with typical situational awareness.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Activity winds down quickly after sunset, and dimmer residential lighting means visitors should remain alert.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Streets are largely deserted; pedestrian travel is not recommended due to limited visibility and risk of opportunistic property crime.
Transit, parking and getting around
Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) operates local bus routes like Route 40 (Stage) and Route 42 (Crosstown) along major nearby thoroughfares, but service is infrequent and Memphis lacks light rail transit in this area.
Free and ample parking is readily available via residential driveways, curbside street parking, and large surface lots in adjacent shopping plazas.
Things to do in The Village Northeast
- Shop and explore local retail and grocers along the nearby Covington Pike commercial corridor
- Visit nearby Raleigh Springs Civic Center to enjoy the scenic lake, walking trail, and skate park
- Spend an afternoon outdoors playing sports or picnicking at nearby Kennedy Park along the Wolf River
Local favorites
- Tops Bar-B-Q · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.2★ (680)Long-running Memphis staple famous for slow-smoked pulled pork sandwiches, burgers, and classic sides.
- Taqueria La Guadalupana · Mexican Restaurant · 4.5★ (1250)Acclaimed local Mexican eatery serving authentic tacos, tortas, and regional specialties.
- Raleigh Springs Civic Center · Community Center & Park · 4.6★ (410)Modern municipal campus offering a public library, walking paths around a central lake, and civic facilities.
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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