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 neighborhood in East Savannah with little reason for general tourists to visit unless visiting residents or local community spots. While violent crime directly within the residential grid is relatively infrequent, adjacent corridors experience elevated property crime and occasional shootings, so standard urban vigilance is advised.”
Local news coverage in East Savannah periodically reports on isolated gun violence and auto break-ins along primary thoroughfares like East Gwinnett Street.
About the area
Twickenham is an established residential neighborhood in East Savannah, characterized by mid-century brick homes, mossy trees, and quiet residential streets. Located just east of Savannah's Historic District and near the Truman Parkway, it offers easy access to downtown without the downtown tourist traffic.
- Quiet Residential
- Suburban Feel
- Car-Dependent
- Local Community
Walking and biking in Twickenham
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 58/100
Savannah is relatively flat and bikeable, though Twickenham lacks dedicated protected bike lanes; nearby connections to the Truman Linear Park Trail are accessible via Bee Road.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Established, long-term homeowner base creates a tight-knit residential feel
- Close highway access via the Truman Parkway provides quick transit across Savannah
- Significantly lower pedestrian traffic and noise than neighboring downtown areas
Cons
- Poverty rates in the surrounding Census tract exceed 20%, reflecting economic strain
- Elevated risk of vehicle break-ins and property crime along perimeter avenues
- Limited commercial infrastructure, dining, or retail within comfortable walking distance
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the interior neighborhood streets, though occasional unhoused individuals and panhandling can be seen near commercial intersections along East Gwinnett Street.
What Twickenham is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and calm as residents commute to work and school, making it safe for morning strolls.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Low-key neighborhood activity with quiet streets, though minimal commercial foot traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Activity winds down quickly; streets remain generally calm but dimly lit in sections.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet with sparse lighting; pedestrian travel is not recommended due to sporadic opportunistic crime.
Transit, parking and getting around
Chatham Area Transit (CAT) serves the area primarily via Route 10 (East Savannah) and Route 12 along East Gwinnett Street and Pennsylvania Avenue; there is no heavy rail transit.
Parking is abundant and free, with wide residential streets offering easy curbside spaces and private driveways for homes.
Things to do in Twickenham
- Stroll the quiet residential blocks lined with mature coastal Georgia trees
- Visit nearby Spencer Park for open green space and community recreation
- Take a short drive to Daffin Park to enjoy walking trails, tennis courts, and Grayson Stadium
Local favorites
- Sweet Potatoes Kitchen · Southern Restaurant · 4.5★ (840)Beloved local joint serving home-style Southern comfort staples and sweet potato specialties.
- Savannah Seafood Shack · Seafood Restaurant · 4.6★ (3200)Casual nearby favorite known for fresh low country boils, fried seafood baskets, and po'boys.
- 520 Wings · Chicken Wings Restaurant · 4.3★ (1150)Popular local counter-serve spot dishing out flavored chicken wings, fries, and tenders.
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.