How the score works
One number. Lots of ingredients. Zero guesswork.
Every neighborhood on VibeLoco gets a score from 1 to 100. Here's what goes into it, and what each part of the scale usually feels like on the ground.
Step 1
What goes into the score
Ten ingredients, blended into one honest read on how safe and settled an area is.
Hover or tap an ingredient to learn more
Also shown: Walk score and Bike score sit right next to every neighborhood score, so you can see how easy it is to get around on foot or on two wheels.
Step 2
Drag the score
Slide from 1 to 100 to see what that kind of neighborhood usually looks like.
By day
Comfortable and lively, with a few quieter or rougher blocks mixed in.
After dark
Mostly fine on main streets. Stick to busier routes and keep your phone away.
Good for
Nightlife, commuters, renters who know the city.
A real neighborhood near 72: Bolton, Atlanta (72)
Step 3
Where the data comes from
Public crime reports
Recent incidents reported by local police departments and open-data portals.
Local news
Recent stories from local outlets covering the area.
U.S. Census community data
Income, poverty, housing, education, households, vehicles, internet and health coverage.
Walk and bike data
Street layout, sidewalks, bike lanes and nearby everyday places.
Scores are a guide, not a guarantee. Conditions can change from one street to the next.
