Is Wilshire safe?

Winston-Salem, North Carolina · safety score updated nightly

75out of 100

Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.

VibeLoco rates Wilshire as “Go, stay aware”.

Gogo's take on Wilshire

“Go. Wilshire is a quiet, unassuming suburban residential neighborhood in southern Winston-Salem that presents minimal safety concerns for everyday visitors. While it is predominantly car-dependent with few conventional tourist attractions, violent crime is low and the area feels calm and established.”

About the area

Wilshire is an established mid-century residential community located in south Winston-Salem, characterized by modest single-family ranch homes, mature trees, and nearby commercial corridors along Peters Creek Parkway. Visitors will find a typical quiet suburban layout with minimal foot traffic and standard residential activity.

Suburban / Residential
Quiet & Established
Car-Dependent
Family-Friendly

Walking and biking in Wilshire

Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 32/100

Dedicated bike infrastructure is sparse with no direct greenway connections inside the neighborhood, making cycling primarily suited for low-traffic neighborhood streets.

Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice

Pros

Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to central and eastern Winston-Salem
Stable residential neighborhood with high rates of long-term homeownership
Convenient driving access to Silas Creek Parkway and retail amenities along Peters Creek Parkway

Cons

Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as vehicle break-ins along residential streets
Limited pedestrian infrastructure with few contiguous sidewalks
Lack of neighborhood dining and nightlife options within walking distance

Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically nonexistent within the interior residential blocks of Wilshire, though occasional individuals may be seen near bus stops along commercial strips on Peters Creek Parkway.

What Wilshire is like at each time of day

Morning · 5a – 11a: Peaceful and calm as residents commute and walk pets through the neighborhood streets.
Afternoon · 11a – 5p: Very quiet with low vehicle traffic and high overall safety for residential strolls.
Evening · 5p – 10p: Quiet residential dusk with low lighting on side streets; generally safe and tranquil.
Late night · 10p – 5a: Very dark and largely empty; standard suburban precautions apply regarding isolated parking and street lighting.

Transit, parking and getting around

Winston-Salem Transit Authority (WSTA) operates bus routes along major peripheral corridors such as Peters Creek Parkway, though interior residential streets lack direct fixed-route transit coverage.

Ample and free residential street parking is widely available with no metered zones or garage fees throughout the neighborhood.

Things to do in Wilshire

Play a round of golf at the nearby Wilshire Golf Club
Explore local parks and community green spaces in the greater south Winston-Salem area
Access nearby dining and shopping hubs along the Peters Creek Parkway corridor

Local favorites

Wilshire Golf Club · Golf Course · 4.1★ (340)
A popular, accessible public 18-hole golf course located right on the neighborhood's edge.
K&W Cafeteria · Southern Cafeteria · 4.2★ (1850)
A classic North Carolina institution serving traditional Southern comfort food buffet-style nearby.
El Maguey Mexican Restaurant · Mexican Restaurant · 4.3★ (520)
A long-running, casual neighborhood spot known for generous portions of traditional Mexican fare.

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.