Is Twickenham safe?
Savannah, Georgia · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Twickenham as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on Twickenham
“Go with care. Twickenham is a quiet, working-class residential pocket in East Savannah that offers authentic local food stops but few traditional tourist attractions. While daytime visits are generally calm, higher rates of property crime and occasional violent incidents in the wider East Savannah corridor warrant heightened situational awareness after dark.”
Savannah Police frequently conduct targeted patrols along the East Savannah corridors bordering Twickenham to curb vehicle break-ins and regional property crimes.
About the area
Twickenham is a modest, mid-century residential neighborhood located just east of the Truman Parkway in Savannah. It features single-family ranch-style homes, local community churches, and small neighborhood dining establishments. Visitors primarily pass through when accessing nearby East Broad Street corridors or traveling toward the islands.
- Quiet Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Working-Class
- Suburban Feel
Walking and biking in Twickenham
Walk score: 46/100 · Bike score: 52/100
Dedicated bike infrastructure is limited to standard mixed-traffic roadways, though flat terrain allows reasonable cycling toward Daffin Park and the Truman Linear Park Trail.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Tight-knit, established community with minimal foot-traffic disruption
- Close proximity and quick vehicular access to Truman Parkway and the Historic District
- Lower density and quieter street traffic compared to central Savannah neighborhoods
Cons
- Property crime rates, including auto theft and burglary, are above state averages
- Elevated local poverty rate (exceeding 20%) and limited commercial investment
- Sparse streetlighting on interior residential roads after sundown
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is low within the interior residential streets of Twickenham, though occasional individuals experiencing homelessness can be seen along commercial stretches of Wheaton Street and Skidaway Road.
What Twickenham is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and quiet as residents commute to work and school; walking and jogging on main corridors is generally fine.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Low-key neighborhood activity with modest traffic along collector roads; generally secure for daytime errands.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Streets empty quickly as darkness falls; it is advisable to park in well-lit areas and avoid walking alone.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet but isolated, with poor lighting and higher risk of property crimes or theft; avoid walking on foot.
Transit, parking and getting around
Chatham Area Transit (CAT) serves the neighborhood primarily via Route 10 (East Savannah) and Route 31 (Skidaway/Bonaventure), offering direct bus links to downtown Savannah.
Parking is abundant and free throughout the neighborhood via private driveways and unrestricted curbside street parking.
Things to do in Twickenham
- Sample authentic Southern comfort food at neighborhood soul food staples along Pennsylvania Avenue
- Explore the peaceful neighborhood green spaces at nearby Eastside community parks
- Take a short scenic drive via Truman Parkway to Bonaventure Cemetery and the Wilmington River
Local favorites
- Geneva's Famous Chicken & Seafood · Seafood & Southern Restaurant · 4.3★ (380)A beloved East Savannah staple serving generous platters of fried shrimp, garlic crabs, and Southern sides.
- 520 Wings · Chicken Wings Restaurant · 4.2★ (1150)Popular local counter-service eatery renowned for crispy wings tossed in signature sauces and seasoned fries.
- Carey Hilliard's Restaurant · Southern & Barbecue Restaurant · 4.1★ (2400)Longstanding Savannah classic nearby offering curb service, fried seafood, and slow-cooked barbecue.
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.