Is Uffington safe?
Morgantown, West Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Uffington as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Uffington
“Go. Uffington is a tranquil, semi-rural community along the Monongahela River just south of Morgantown, offering a very low violent crime rate and peaceful natural surroundings. While visitors will need a car to get around, the area is safe for standard outdoor recreation and residential visits.”
About the area
Uffington is a quiet, riverfront enclave characterized by single-family homes, industrial river docks, and access to the Monongahela River. Located just minutes south of downtown Morgantown, it offers a relaxed country atmosphere with quick access to regional trails and boat launches.
- Semi-Rural
- Riverfront
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet / Low-Density
Walking and biking in Uffington
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 28/100
The Mon River Rail-Trail runs nearby along the river corridor, offering a continuous, scenic, non-motorized route northward to Morgantown, though on-road cycling on Route 119 lacks dedicated bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to urban Morgantown
- High rate of homeownership contributing to a stable, quiet residential community
- Direct water access via the public boat ramp for fishing, boating, and kayaking
- Close proximity to the Mon River Rail-Trail system
Cons
- Completely car-dependent with virtually no pedestrian infrastructure or sidewalks
- Limited commercial dining and retail options within immediate walking distance
- Isolated riverfront and wooded pockets have poor lighting after dark
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a significant presence in Uffington, as services and shelters are concentrated a few miles north in central Morgantown.
What Uffington is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and quiet with mist rising off the river and very light local vehicle traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe, with recreational boaters and occasional trail users taking advantage of the outdoors.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding down with minimal activity outside of private residences and the boat landing.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and sparsely populated, safe from violent crime but requiring caution due to limited street lighting and wildlife.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is very limited; Mountain Line Transit Authority serves the broader Morgantown area, but fixed-route buses do not regularly service inner Uffington, requiring personal vehicles or rideshare.
Free, easy surface parking is widely available at the public boat ramp and around local businesses with no meters or paid garages.
Things to do in Uffington
- Launch a kayak, motorboat, or fish from the Uffington Public Boat Launch on the Monongahela River.
- Walk or bike along the scenic Mon River Rail-Trail extending north toward Morgantown and south toward Prickett's Fort.
- Visit local specialty shops and motor enthusiast events along the nearby US-119 corridor.
Local favorites
- Triple S Harley-Davidson · Motorcycle Dealer & Apparel · 4.7★ (1150)A landmark regional dealership and community event hub hosting rides, rallies, and gear sales.
- Morgantown Powersports · Motorsports Store · 4.5★ (410)Well-known regional supplier of ATVs, personal watercraft, and off-road outdoor equipment.
- Mountain State Log Homes · Home Builder / Specialty Retail · 4.8★ (35)Longstanding local timber and rustic home supplier providing authentic Appalachian log building materials.
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.