Is Westerly Hill safe?
Charlotte, North Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Westerly Hill as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on Westerly Hill
“Go with care. Westerly Hills is an established residential neighborhood in West Charlotte that is generally quiet along its interior streets but experiences elevated property crime compared to city averages. Visitors will find convenient access to Uptown and the airport, but should exercise standard urban precautions, particularly along adjacent commercial thoroughfares.”
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police regularly monitor the adjacent Wilkinson Boulevard corridor for property crimes, vehicle break-ins, and retail-related incidents.
About the area
Westerly Hills is a post-war residential community situated in West Charlotte just north of Wilkinson Boulevard. Dominated by modest mid-century ranch-style homes and tree-lined streets, the area is primarily residential with commercial amenities focused along its perimeter corridors.
- Suburban Residential
- Mid-Century Stock
- Car-Dependent
- Airport-Adjacent
Walking and biking in Westerly Hill
Walk score: 39/100 · Bike score: 36/100
There are few dedicated bike lanes inside the neighborhood, but cyclists can access the Stewart Creek and Irwin Creek Greenways just to the east via local connecting streets.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Convenient location offering direct 10-minute access to Uptown Charlotte and Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
- Quiet interior residential grid with low through-traffic and established neighborhood feel.
- Public park amenities including the recently upgraded Westerly Hills Neighborhood Park.
- More affordable housing stock relative to Mecklenburg County averages.
Cons
- Above-average rates of property crime, particularly vehicle larceny and opportunistic theft.
- Below-average median household income and higher localized poverty rates than the Charlotte citywide average.
- Proximity to busy commercial corridors along Wilkinson Boulevard that experience higher rates of disturbances.
Homelessness: Homelessness is rarely visible on interior residential streets, though panhandling and unhoused individuals are occasionally seen along the commercial segments and transit stops on Wilkinson Boulevard.
What Westerly Hill is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Quiet and peaceful as residents depart for work, with safe walking conditions throughout the neighborhood blocks.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Generally calm with light domestic activity, making it safe for casual neighborhood walks and park visits.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Traffic picks up on perimeter routes while neighborhood streets grow quiet; remain aware of personal property.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Low foot traffic and limited street lighting make walking alone inadvisable due to increased risk of opportunistic crime.
Transit, parking and getting around
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) serves the neighborhood directly via Route 5 on Wilkinson Boulevard and Route 8 on West Boulevard, offering frequent direct links to the Charlotte Transportation Center in Uptown.
Street parking is widely available and free on residential roads, while commercial businesses along arterial roads offer free surface parking lots.
Things to do in Westerly Hill
- Enjoy the playground, open fields, and walking paths at Westerly Hills Neighborhood Park.
- Experience classic drive-in dining at the legendary Bar-B-Q King along nearby Wilkinson Boulevard.
- Explore the nearby historic grounds and historical markers of Camp Greene.
Local favorites
- Bar-B-Q King · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.3★ (2850)Historic curb-service drive-in restaurant famous for its fried chicken dipped in barbecue sauce.
- Pinky's Westside Grill · American Restaurant · 4.6★ (4300)Lively neighborhood diner serving creative burgers, sandwiches, and vegetarian fare in a retro setting.
- Rhino Market & Deli · Deli / Market · 4.7★ (680)Popular neighborhood grocer, cafe, and deli offering craft beer, hearty sandwiches, and local goods.
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.