Is Upper Northwest Taylors safe?
Greenville, South Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Upper Northwest Taylors as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Upper Northwest Taylors
“Go. Upper Northwest Taylors is a quiet, highly safe residential suburb of the greater Greenville metro area with virtually no violent crime risks for typical visitors. You will encounter tranquil suburban streets, established subdivisions, and easy driving access to Greenville's parks and downtown.”
About the area
Upper Northwest Taylors is a predominantly residential community situated northeast of Greenville near Pebble Creek and the foothills of the Blue Ridge. It is defined by tree-lined subdivisions, golf course neighborhoods, and family-oriented amenities with very low crime rates.
- Suburban / Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Green / Scenic
Walking and biking in Upper Northwest Taylors
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There are no dedicated municipal bike-share stations or protected bike lanes, though the roads have light traffic suitable for experienced road cyclists connecting toward the Swamp Rabbit Trail network further west.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are exceptionally low and well below national averages
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes with well-maintained properties
- Median household incomes comfortably above state and regional averages
- Peaceful suburban setting with minimal through-traffic on neighborhood streets
Cons
- Completely car-dependent with virtually no walkable commercial core
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle break-ins
- Limited street lighting and sidewalks along primary connector roads
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent in this part of Taylors; shelters and services are concentrated closer to central Greenville.
What Upper Northwest Taylors is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm with residents walking dogs, jogging along subdivision roads, and commuting via major arteries.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Peaceful and safe, with light local traffic and occasional neighborhood recreation.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential atmosphere where streets quickly empty out as families settle in for the night.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and sleepy with minimal activity; safety risk is low, though low visibility requires careful driving.
Transit, parking and getting around
Greenlink (Greenville Transit Authority) does not provide direct fixed-route service into Upper Northwest Taylors, meaning a personal vehicle is required to get around.
Free and ample parking is universally available in private driveways, commercial surface lots, and along subdivision residential streets without meters or permits.
Things to do in Upper Northwest Taylors
- Play a round of 18 holes at the nearby Pebble Creek Golf Course
- Explore the artisanal shops, craft studios, and taproom at the historic Taylors Mill complex just south of the area
- Take a short scenic drive north into Paris Mountain State Park for hiking and lake recreation
Local favorites
- 13 Stripes Brewery · Brewery · 4.7★ (1250)A popular, history-themed craft brewery located in the revitalized Taylors Mill offering regular live events and draft pours.
- Due South Coffee Roasters · Coffee Shop · 4.6★ (680)An industrial-chic cafe serving small-batch specialty coffees and fresh pastries inside the Taylors Mill development.
- Pebble Creek Golf Course · Golf Club · 4.1★ (310)A 36-hole semi-private championship golf course surrounded by rolling hills and residential greenery.
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.