Is Westminster/Milmar safe?
Atlanta, Georgia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Westminster/Milmar as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Westminster/Milmar
“Go. Westminster/Milmar is an exceptionally tranquil, affluent residential neighborhood in Northwest Atlanta where violent crime is virtually nonexistent. Visitors will feel completely safe navigating the area, though a private vehicle is necessary due to its suburban layout.”
About the area
Westminster/Milmar is a lush, heavily wooded residential community in Northwest Atlanta characterized by large lots, mid-century homes, and peaceful cul-de-sacs. Situated near top-tier private academies and Nancy Creek, it offers a serene, park-like environment just minutes from Buckhead.
- Affluent Residential
- Wooded & Scenic
- Quiet / Suburban
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Westminster/Milmar
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 24/100
There are no dedicated protected bike lanes within the neighborhood, though the low-traffic residential roads are popular for recreational road biking; connections to major trails require riding on busier connector roads.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are among the lowest across the entire Atlanta metropolitan area
- High median household income exceeding $150,000 paired with high homeownership rates
- Quiet, low-traffic residential streets surrounded by mature tree canopies
Cons
- Virtually no commercial retail or dining within immediate walking distance
- Lack of continuous sidewalks and dedicated pedestrian street lighting on several interior lanes
- Occasional opportunistic theft from unlocked vehicles reported in the wider district
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically nonexistent in this secluded, purely residential enclave, with no encampments or panhandling present.
What Westminster/Milmar is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and extremely safe, with local residents jogging and walking dogs along quiet streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very secure and calm, with minimal traffic aside from delivery trucks and school pickup flow.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and secure, though dim street lighting means pedestrians should wear reflective gear when walking roads.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Completely quiet and secure with negligible foot traffic and no nightlife disturbances.
Transit, parking and getting around
MARTA operates bus route 12 along Howell Mill Road to the east, but access within the neighborhood itself is negligible; the nearest rail stations (such as Arts Center or Buckhead Station) are a 15-minute drive.
Parking is exceptionally easy, relying entirely on private driveways and unrestricted, free residential street parking without meters or paid garages.
Things to do in Westminster/Milmar
- Take a nature walk or birdwatch along the nearby Nancy Creek green spaces
- Play a round of golf or walk the paths at the nearby Bobby Jones Golf Course and Atlanta Memorial Park
- Visit the historic grounds and exhibits at the nearby Atlanta History Center in Buckhead
Local favorites
- OK Cafe · Southern Diner · 4.4★ (4600)Beloved retro diner serving classic Southern comfort staples, milkshakes, and hearty breakfasts just minutes east.
- Houston's · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (3200)Upscale neighborhood staple renowned for prime steaks, ribs, and polished hospitality on West Paces Ferry.
- The Chattahoochee Coffee Company (Riverside) · Coffee Shop · 4.6★ (1150)Scenic riverside coffee shop offering artisan espresso and pastries alongside tranquil water views.
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.