Is Baytown, TX safe?
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 16 Baytown neighborhoods we score (average 68/100), 9 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness and 7 call for more care, especially after dark. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.
What makes up this score?Safest neighborhoods in Baytown
- 1Goose Creek Reserve· BaytownGoose Creek Reserve is a modern master-planned residential community in northern Baytown featuring single-family brick homes, retention ponds, and…80Go
- 2Cedar Ridge· BaytownCedar Ridge is an established residential enclave in Baytown characterized by single-family homes, tidy yards, and cul-de-sacs. It primarily serves…78Go, stay aware
- 3Country Club Oaks· BaytownCountry Club Oaks is a mature, tree-lined suburban neighborhood in Baytown centered around single-family residences and proximity to Goose Creek…76Go, stay aware
- 4Rolling Creek Estates· BaytownRolling Creek Estates is an established single-family residential community located in Baytown, Texas. It features mid-sized suburban homes, neat…74Go, stay aware
- 5Cedar Bayou· BaytownCedar Bayou is a historic, peaceful community on the eastern edge of Baytown characterized by single-family subdivisions, older homesteads, and…73Go, stay aware
All Baytown neighborhoods by safety score
Go — 1 area
Comfortable to walk around, day or evening.
Go, stay aware — 8 areas
Fine with normal city awareness.
- Cedar Ridge· BaytownCedar Ridge is an established residential enclave in Baytown characterized by single-family homes, tidy yards, and cul-de-sacs. It primarily serves…78Go, stay aware
- Country Club Oaks· BaytownCountry Club Oaks is a mature, tree-lined suburban neighborhood in Baytown centered around single-family residences and proximity to Goose Creek…76Go, stay aware
- Rolling Creek Estates· BaytownRolling Creek Estates is an established single-family residential community located in Baytown, Texas. It features mid-sized suburban homes, neat…74Go, stay aware
- Cedar Bayou· BaytownCedar Bayou is a historic, peaceful community on the eastern edge of Baytown characterized by single-family subdivisions, older homesteads, and…73Go, stay aware
- North Baytown· BaytownNorth Baytown is a sprawling suburban and commercial district centered around Interstate 10 and Garth Road. It features modern shopping plazas…70Go, stay aware
- Northwest Baytown· BaytownNorthwest Baytown serves as the primary retail and dining artery of the city, centered around the bustling Garth Road and the Interstate 10 corridor…70Go, stay aware
- Coady· BaytownCoady is a working-class community situated on the northwestern edge of Baytown along the Interstate 10 corridor. The area features a mix of…68Go, stay aware
- Eldon· BaytownEldon is a modest residential and commercial sector in western Baytown near the Spur 330 corridor. Characterized by mid-century single-family homes…67Go, stay aware
Caution — 7 areas
Go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
- McNair (Baytown)· BaytownMcNair is an unincorporated historic community situated on the northern edge of Baytown along Interstate 10 and State Highway 146. It is largely…64Caution
- Southeast Baytown· BaytownSoutheast Baytown is a predominantly residential and industrial pocket situated near Tabbs Bay and major petrochemical facilities. It features modest…64Caution
- Wooster· BaytownSituated along the western edge of Baytown near Scott Bay and Tabbs Bay, Wooster is an established neighborhood defined by modest single-family…64Caution
- East Baytown· BaytownEast Baytown is a blue-collar community dominated by the petrochemical industry, characterized by modest mid-century single-family homes, strip…62Caution
- Pelly· BaytownPelly is one of Baytown's original incorporated communities, characterized by modest mid-century homes, authentic Mexican diners, and auto services…60Caution
- South Baytown· BaytownSouth Baytown is an established, blue-collar section of the city featuring mid-century residential neighborhoods, port-adjacent facilities, and the…58Caution
- Southwest Baytown· BaytownSouthwest Baytown is an established, petrochemical-adjacent neighborhood set along Tabbs Bay and Goose Creek. It consists primarily of mid-century…58Caution
Baytown safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Baytown?
Goose Creek Reserve scores highest at 80/100, followed by Cedar Ridge (78) and Country Club Oaks (76).
Is Baytown safe to walk at night?
In the 1 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. In the 7 orange or red areas, stick to busy, lit streets or take a ride after dark.
Which Baytown areas should visitors be careful in?
Our lowest-scoring areas are Southwest Baytown (58), South Baytown (58), Pelly (60). Visit in daylight and stay on the main streets.
How does VibeLoco score Baytown neighborhoods?
Each score blends recent reported crime and local news with Census data on income, poverty and housing, refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately.