Is Big Lake safe?
Biloxi, Mississippi · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Big Lake as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Big Lake
“Go. West North Biloxi is a quiet, predominantly suburban and semi-residential area north of the bay that experiences significantly less violent and street crime than the coastal strip. Visitors mainly pass through for shopping centers or quiet lodging, and standard suburban safety practices are all that is required.”
About the area
Situated north of the Back Bay of Biloxi, West North Biloxi consists of quiet residential subdivisions, pine woodlands, and commercial corridors centered around major thoroughfares like Popps Ferry Road and Cedar Lake Road. It offers a family-oriented, slower-paced setting away from the downtown casino districts.
- Suburban
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet
Walking and biking in Big Lake
Walk score: 24/100 · Bike score: 32/100
There are no dedicated municipal bike-share programs, and arterial roads lack dedicated bike lanes, making cycling best suited for internal subdivision streets.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Lower violent and property crime rates compared to the coastal casino and downtown corridors
- High rates of owner-occupied single-family housing and stable residential subdivisions
- Easy access to major regional medical centers like Merit Health Biloxi Cedar Lake and retail corridors
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with minimal pedestrian infrastructure on arterial roads
- Occasional property crimes such as vehicle burglaries in commercial parking lots
- Few major cultural or tourist attractions located directly within the neighborhood borders
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in West North Biloxi, with occasional individuals near high-traffic highway intersections, while social services and shelters are concentrated across the bay in southern Biloxi and Gulfport.
What Big Lake is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with light commuter traffic and residents walking dogs in residential cul-de-sacs.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Active around retail plazas and school zones with very low safety concern for travelers.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet throughout the neighborhoods, while strip malls and dining spots remain calm and well-lit.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic; streets are generally quiet and safe, though isolated poorly lit stretches warrant standard car-locking caution.
Transit, parking and getting around
Coast Transit Authority (CTA) operates limited fixed-route bus service along major corridors like Pass Road and Popps Ferry Road, but service is infrequent and a personal vehicle is essential for navigating the area.
Ample free surface parking is readily available at all shopping plazas, businesses, and parks throughout the area.
Things to do in Big Lake
- Tee off for a round of golf at the nearby Sunkist Country Club course
- Explore nature trails and water access at the nearby Popp's Ferry Causeway Park
- Shop and dine along the busy retail corridors near Cedar Lake Road and Popps Ferry Road
Local favorites
- Woody's Roadside Biloxi · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (1850)Popular local eatery serving creative gourmet burgers, fried seafood, and craft brews in a casual setting.
- Taranto's Crawfish · Seafood Restaurant · 4.6★ (1120)Unassuming neighborhood joint beloved for authentic boiled crawfish, po-boys, and Gulf Coast seafood classics.
- Le Bakery · Bakery · 4.8★ (980)Acclaimed French-Vietnamese bakery famous for fresh banh mi, pastries, and coconut curry chicken buns.
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.