Is Woodland Hills safe?
Greensboro, North Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Woodland Hills as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Woodland Hills
“Go. Woodland Hills is a peaceful, established suburban neighborhood in northwest Greensboro with very low violent crime and stable residential surroundings. While there is little commercial activity within the subdivision itself, the area is safe, family-oriented, and well-positioned near major city amenities.”
About the area
Woodland Hills is a quiet residential community characterized by mature trees, well-kept single-family homes, and spacious yards. Located in Greensboro's desirable northwest quadrant, it provides a safe, low-stress suburban environment with fast access to outdoor recreation and regional shopping corridors.
- Quiet Residential
- Tree-Lined Suburb
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Woodland Hills
Walk score: 24/100 · Bike score: 35/100
There is no local bike-share program in the area, but cyclists can access the popular Atlantic & Yadkin Greenway a short ride away via Battleground and Lawndale connectors.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than Greensboro citywide benchmarks
- High rates of owner-occupied housing with well-maintained properties
- Above-average median household income and low neighborhood poverty levels
- Convenient proximity to major northwest Greensboro parks and the Lake Brandt watershed
Cons
- Car-dependent layout with no commercial destinations within walking distance
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like vehicle break-ins on residential driveways
- Inconsistent sidewalk coverage on some interior residential streets
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is essentially absent within the residential core, with only occasional panhandling observed near busy retail plazas along Battleground Avenue.
What Woodland Hills is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and exceptionally safe, with residents walking dogs and joggers using the quiet subdivision roads.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Low-traffic and relaxed, presenting minimal safety concerns for visitors or pedestrians.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential dusk with low noise and very safe conditions for evening strolls.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Calm and deserted; streets have sparse lighting, but violent incidents remain very rare.
Transit, parking and getting around
Greensboro Transit Agency (GTA) provides bus service along surrounding major corridors such as Battleground Avenue, but direct transit routes do not penetrate the interior neighborhood streets.
Residential street parking is free and unmetered with ample space, and nearby commercial plazas offer large complimentary surface parking lots.
Things to do in Woodland Hills
- Visit the nearby Greensboro Science Center, which features a zoo, aquarium, and science museum
- Walk, jog, or picnic around the lakes and trails at adjacent Country Park
- Paddle or hike along the wooded shorelines at nearby Lake Brandt Marina
Local favorites
- Maxie B's Bakery & Dessert Cafe · Bakery · 4.7★ (2450)A beloved local destination famous for scratch-made cakes, pies, and specialty coffee drinks.
- Print Works Bistro · French-American Restaurant · 4.6★ (2180)Upscale dining serving classic bistro cuisine alongside sustainable local ingredients in a modern setting.
- Green Valley Grill · Mediterranean Restaurant · 4.6★ (1820)Sophisticated venue offering fresh Mediterranean fare, wood-fired rotisserie dishes, and an outdoor courtyard.
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.