Is Westerly Forest safe?
Clemmons, North Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Westerly Forest as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Westerly Forest
“Go. Westerly Forest in Clemmons is an exceptionally safe, quiet suburban neighborhood characterized by well-kept single-family homes and peaceful streets. Visitors will find virtually no violent crime risks, though having a personal vehicle is essential to get around.”
About the area
Westerly Forest is an established residential enclave nestled in the scenic, wooded community of Clemmons, just southwest of Winston-Salem. It offers a tranquil, family-oriented atmosphere with leafy residential cul-de-sacs and easy access to regional parks and commercial hubs along Lewisville-Clemmons Road.
- Suburban Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Westerly Forest
Walk score: 14/100 · Bike score: 26/100
There is no bike-share program in the area, but cyclists can take a short ride or drive to connect with multi-use trails at Tanglewood Park.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are exceptionally low and far below national and state averages.
- High homeownership rates and stable household incomes foster well-maintained properties.
- Convenient driving access to premier regional amenities like Tanglewood Park and the Yadkin River.
Cons
- Completely car-dependent with a lack of continuous sidewalks and pedestrian infrastructure.
- Occasional opportunistic thefts from unlocked vehicles, typical of suburban neighborhoods.
- Zero commercial or dining establishments within comfortable walking distance.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in this neighborhood, with emergency shelters and services concentrated in urban Winston-Salem.
What Westerly Forest is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with occasional residents jogging or walking dogs through neighborhood streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and family-oriented with light residential traffic and virtually no safety concerns.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet as residents return home; streets remain exceptionally safe and tranquil.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and silent with minimal street activity and very low risk of disturbance.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is virtually nonexistent in this residential neighborhood; Winston-Salem Transit Authority (WSTA) serves the broader region, but there is no direct bus or rail service reaching Westerly Forest.
Parking is simple and free, with ample private driveways and unrestricted on-street parking along residential roads.
Things to do in Westerly Forest
- Explore the extensive trails, arboretum, and golf courses at nearby Tanglewood Park.
- Walk or jog along the scenic Village Point Greenway near Clemmons Village Town Hall.
- Sample local dining, bakeries, and taprooms along the Lewisville-Clemmons Road corridor.
Local favorites
- 2520 Tavern · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (980)Popular local tavern serving upscale American comfort food, steaks, and craft cocktails in a relaxed setting.
- Mossy's Eats, Treats & Spirits · Sports Bar & Grill · 4.4★ (1150)Laid-back neighborhood eatery known for wings, burgers, and an extensive craft beer list.
- Pete's Family Restaurant · Diner · 4.4★ (920)Longstanding, friendly diner serving hearty breakfast classics and traditional Southern lunch specials.
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.