7 Dangerous Areas to Avoid in Savannah in 2024

Savannah is one of the most historical cities in the state of Georgia. It is steeped with Southern cultural heritage and amazing American history. Walking down the street, you’ll notice the willow trees and the beautiful flowers blooming in spring. But like any other city, several neighborhoods aren’t the best ones. There are some dangerous areas that you should avoid if you are walking down the street in Savannah. Let’s take a look at the seven dangerous areas to avoid in Savannah in 2024. We’ll go over some of the crime statistics and other facts.

Cloverdale

Cloverdale is a suburban neighborhood that is quite quiet and calm. The neighborhood has a higher median income than the rest of the city, which is a great thing. It is more family-friendly, as well. Unfortunately, the crime rates in Cloverdale are higher than the national average as a whole. The robbery rate is nearly five times the national average, whereas the murder rate is nearly four times the national average. The good news is that when it comes to property crime, they’re all either about the same or lower than the nation’s average.

Yamacraw Village

Yamacraw Village is a historic neighborhood because the Georgia State Railroad Museum is located here and other museums bring tourists to the area. However, several places in the neighborhood are falling apart. The public housing complex located in the neighborhood is in terrible condition. Outside on the streets, the crime levels are higher than the national average. Homicides and violent crime are more than double the national average — and residents have been complaining to the city for years, with the mother of a murdered teenager suing the city’s public housing agency for not providing enough security in the area.

Carver Village

The neighborhood is a historical district and has even been added to the National Register of Historic Places. Unfortunately, it is also one of the neighborhoods with more crime than other areas in the city. When it comes to violent crimes, they are all above the national average. The murder rate is a whopping four times the national average, whereas the robbery rate is three times the average of the country. The one glimmer of good news is that the motor vehicle theft rate and rape rate are about the same as the nation’s average.

West Savannah

West Savannah is close to downtown, which means that you can reach there with a short drive or a longer walk. Historically, West Savannah has been a quiet neighborhood. Unfortunately, the crime in the area is higher than others, especially the national average. When it comes to the neighborhood’s crime rate, it is nearly five times the national average. The robbery rate is nearly four times the national average. Luckily, all other types of crimes are around the same or slightly higher than the country’s average.

Cuyler-Brownsville

Cuyler-Brownsville has a lot of rich history and amazing heritage. The neighborhood started because many freed slaves went to this neighborhood after the Civil War. Walking around the streets here, you’ll learn about history and Savannah’s rich heritage. Unfortunately, the crime rate in this area is higher than the national average. The murder rate is nearly four times the national average, whereas the robbery rate is nearly three times the national average. All other types of crime are around the same or about two times the country’s average.

Tatemville

Tatemville is a more quiet neighborhood than most of the city’s downtown area. Unfortunately, the crime rate in Tatemville is higher than the nation’s average. For example, the murder rate is nearly five times the national average, whereas the robbery rate is nearly three times the country’s average. The silver lining is that the rest of the crime statistics are around the nation’s average or slightly higher.

Midtown

There are many neighborhoods located in Midtown and it’s quite diverse and multicultural. There are a lot of parks and small mom-and-pop businesses, which makes this neighborhood a nice place to live. Unfortunately, the crime is a little higher than the national average period. The murder rate is over five times the national average, whereas the robbery rate is almost five times the national average. The rest of the crime statistics tend to be higher than the country’s averages.

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