Is West 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 West Taylors as “Go”.
Gogo's take on West Taylors
“Go. West Taylors is an established, predominantly quiet residential and commercial suburban area located along the Wade Hampton corridor between Greenville and Greer. Violent crime is low, though basic vigilance against vehicle break-ins is advised near busy shopping plazas and apartment complexes. Visitors will find a relaxed, family-oriented environment with easy car access to both downtown Greenville and local community hubs.”
Recent regional news has centered on ongoing infrastructure and pedestrian safety improvement proposals along the heavily trafficked Wade Hampton Boulevard commercial corridor.
About the area
West Taylors blends mid-century suburban subdivisions with active retail strips and industrial heritage sites along the Enoree River basin. It offers a low-key, suburban pace of life with quick access to the arts and brewery enclave at Taylors Mill just to the east.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet
Walking and biking in West Taylors
Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 35/100
Dedicated bike infrastructure is sparse along major roads, and the area is not directly connected to the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail without driving to a trailhead.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates remain significantly lower than the Greenville municipal core
- High homeownership rate and stable single-family neighborhoods
- Convenient location situated halfway between downtown Greenville and downtown Greer
Cons
- Opportunistic property crime and car break-ins occur along commercial parking lots on US-29
- Extremely car-dependent infrastructure with high-speed arterial roads that lack continuous sidewalks
- Limited street lighting in some older residential subdivisions
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in West Taylors, with occasional individuals noticed near major commercial intersections or bus stops along Wade Hampton Boulevard, but no permanent encampments.
What West Taylors is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and busy with local school and commuter traffic winding through leafy subdivision streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Active along commercial arteries with steady retail shopping and generally very safe across residential pockets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and residential, with gatherings shifting toward neighborhood restaurants and community spots like Taylors Mill.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet and dark away from main thoroughfares; safe, though pedestrians should stick to well-lit areas.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is managed by Greenlink, with limited service via Route 504 along Wade Hampton Boulevard, though frequency is low and Greenville has no passenger rail or BRT systems.
Parking is exceptionally easy and universally free across wide surface lots and residential driveways, with no metered parking or parking garages in the neighborhood.
Things to do in West Taylors
- Explore the artisan studios, coffee shops, and community events inside the historic Taylors Mill complex
- Play disc golf, tennis, or let kids enjoy the playground at East Riverside Park nearby
- Browse local antique shops and specialty stores along the Wade Hampton strip
Local favorites
- 13 Stripes Brewery · Brewery · 4.7★ (1150)A popular craft brewery located inside historic Taylors Mill offering hearty pub bites and live community events.
- The Farehouse · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (460)Chic industrial gastropub serving wood-fired pizzas, elevated entrees, and craft cocktails.
- TRee House Cafe & Studio · Coffee Shop & Art Studio · 4.9★ (190)Cozy local cafe serving specialty espresso drinks, pastries, and hosting community art workshops.
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.