Is West Biloxi safe?
Biloxi, Mississippi · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates West Biloxi as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on West Biloxi
“Go. West Biloxi is generally a safe, tourist-friendly coastal corridor featuring beaches, family attractions, and shopping centers. Visitors should take typical precautions regarding property crime in hotel parking lots and commercial corridors along US-90 and Pass Road.”
About the area
West Biloxi encompasses the western half of the city, stretching along the scenic Mississippi Sound with easy beach access, golf courses, and commercial strips. It is more suburban and residential than the dense casino strip in East Biloxi, offering a relaxed coastal atmosphere.
- Coastal / Beachfront
- Suburban
- Commercial Strip
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in West Biloxi
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 42/100
Cyclists can utilize the paved multi-use Biloxi Boardwalk running parallel to US-90 along the sand, though dedicated on-street bike lanes are sparse off the coast.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Lower violent crime rates compared to eastern Biloxi and neighboring urban centers
- Direct, well-maintained public beach access with visible daytime police patrol presence
- Stable residential suburban neighborhoods with high rates of vehicle access and homeownership
- Convenient access to major shopping centers, restaurants, and medical facilities
Cons
- Opportunistic vehicle break-ins and petty theft around retail centers and hotel parking lots
- Pockets of aging multifamily housing and budget motels along Pass Road experience occasional disturbances
- High-speed traffic along Beach Boulevard (US-90) poses hazards for crossing pedestrians
- Vulnerability to coastal storm surge and localized flooding during tropical weather
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is low to moderate, occasionally observable around bus stops or shaded commercial plazas along Pass Road and near major highway intersections, but large encampments are not common.
What West Biloxi is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with locals and tourists jogging or walking dogs along the beach boardwalk.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy with beachgoers and shoppers along US-90 and Pass Road, maintaining a relaxed and secure environment.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Active around beachfront restaurants and venues with good lighting and steady foot traffic.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Generally quiet outside casino properties, though unlit beachside stretches and budget motel corridors warrant standard alertness.
Transit, parking and getting around
Coast Transit Authority (CTA) operates public transit in the area, primarily through Route 24 (Casino Hopper) and Route 34 along Pass Road; there is no passenger rail or BRT system.
Parking is abundant and almost universally free throughout West Biloxi, including large surface lots at the beach, Edgewater Mall, and area restaurants.
Things to do in West Biloxi
- Tour Beauvoir, the historic post-presidential home and presidential library of Jefferson Davis
- Relax on the expansive sands of Biloxi Beach along Beach Boulevard
- Shop and catch a movie at Edgewater Mall, the primary retail hub on the Mississippi Gulf Coast
Local favorites
- The Reef · Seafood Restaurant · 4.3★ (3600)A popular multi-level beachfront dining venue offering Gulf seafood, balcony views, and casual coastal drinks.
- Treasure Bay Casino and Hotel · Casino Resort · 4.1★ (4200)A Caribbean-themed boutique casino and hotel featuring gaming, live entertainment, and poolside dining.
- Shaggy's Biloxi Beach · American / Seafood · 4.4★ (4800)An energetic, open-air beachside eatery serving burgers, tacos, and fresh seafood cocktails with waterfront vistas.
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.