Cities / Bradenton
Is Bradenton, FL safe?
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 93 Bradenton neighborhoods we score (average 79/100), 80 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness and 13 call for more care, especially after dark. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.
Safest neighborhoods in Bradenton
- 1Del Webb Lakewood Ranch· BradentonDel Webb Lakewood Ranch is a sprawling, upscale gated residential enclave within the broader Lakewood Ranch master-planned development in Manatee…96Go
- 2Longboat Key· BradentonLongboat Key is an upscale barrier island stretching between Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, split between Manatee and Sarasota counties. Known…96Go
- 3Longboat Key North· BradentonLongboat Key North occupies the quiet northern tip of Longboat Key, spanning the historic Longbeach Village and upscale Gulf-front residences in…94Go
- 4Country Club East· BradentonCountry Club East is a premier gated residential enclave within Lakewood Ranch in eastern Manatee County, known for custom estate homes, sparkling…94Go
- 5Lakewood Ranch· BradentonSpanning southeastern Manatee and northeastern Sarasota counties, Lakewood Ranch is a premier master-planned development composed of distinct…94Go
All Bradenton neighborhoods by safety score
Go — 48 areas
Comfortable to walk around, day or evening.
- Del Webb Lakewood Ranch· BradentonDel Webb Lakewood Ranch is a sprawling, upscale gated residential enclave within the broader Lakewood Ranch master-planned development in Manatee…96Go
- Longboat Key· BradentonLongboat Key is an upscale barrier island stretching between Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, split between Manatee and Sarasota counties. Known…96Go
- Longboat Key North· BradentonLongboat Key North occupies the quiet northern tip of Longboat Key, spanning the historic Longbeach Village and upscale Gulf-front residences in…94Go
- Country Club East· BradentonCountry Club East is a premier gated residential enclave within Lakewood Ranch in eastern Manatee County, known for custom estate homes, sparkling…94Go
- Lakewood Ranch· BradentonSpanning southeastern Manatee and northeastern Sarasota counties, Lakewood Ranch is a premier master-planned development composed of distinct…94Go
- Lorraine Lakes· BradentonLorraine Lakes is a modern, amenity-rich residential development featuring single-family homes, townhomes, and extensive clubhouse facilities…93Go
- Lorraine· BradentonSituated on the eastern edge of the Bradenton area near Lakewood Ranch, Lorraine is defined by modern gated subdivisions, golf courses, nature…93Go
- Whitney Beach· BradentonWhitney Beach is a tranquil, residential barrier island neighborhood characterized by low-rise condominiums, single-family homes, and pristine…93Go
- Longbeach· BradentonLongbeach Village is a charming, historic bayside neighborhood on northern Longboat Key known for roaming peacocks, historic cottages, and upscale…93Go
- Esplanade Manatee· BradentonLocated in east Bradenton along the Manatee River, Esplanade is an upscale, active-lifestyle gated community featuring Tuscan-inspired architecture…93Go
- Waterside· BradentonWaterside is a modern, master-planned village centered around the Waterside Place town center on the southern edge of Lakewood Ranch in the…93Go
- Greenbrook· BradentonGreenbrook is a modern, tree-lined residential village characterized by Mediterranean-inspired single-family homes, tranquil retention ponds, and…92Go
- University Park· BradentonUniversity Park is a premier golf-centric suburban enclave defined by gated subdivisions, lush Florida landscaping, and well-kept master-planned…91Go
- Fort Hamer· BradentonSituated northeast of Bradenton near Parrish, Fort Hamer is anchored by its expansive county park, rowing facility, and scenic bridge over the…91Go
- Rye· BradentonRye is a scenic, sprawling enclave in East Bradenton characterized by quiet master-planned subdivisions, equestrian ranches, and vast conservation…91Go
- Palma Sola· BradentonPalma Sola is a scenic residential community in northwest Bradenton situated along the peaceful waters of Palma Sola Bay. Characterized by lush…90Go
- Anna Maria island· BradentonAnna Maria Island is a picturesque seven-mile barrier island off the coast of Bradenton known for its powdery white-sand beaches, strict low-rise…90Go
- Heritage Harbour· BradentonHeritage Harbour is an expansive master-planned community situated along the Manatee River and State Road 64 in eastern Bradenton. It features golf…90Go
- River Club· BradentonRiver Club is an established golf course community built around the River Club Golf Course just south of State Road 70. It features upscale…90Go
- Anna Maria· BradentonAnna Maria occupies the tranquil northern end of Anna Maria Island, celebrated for its vintage Florida charm, pastel cottages, and absence of…90Go
- Perico Island· BradentonPerico Island is a coastal island community along Manatee Avenue West in Bradenton, bordered by Palma Sola Bay and Anna Maria Sound. It is…90Go
- Braden Woods· BradentonBraden Woods is a quiet, tree-canopied suburban enclave located off State Road 70 in eastern Bradenton. Known for its one-acre wooded parcels and…90Go
- Parrish· BradentonParrish is an unincorporated residential and agricultural community situated northeast of Bradenton, defined by modern master-planned neighborhoods…89Go
- Holmes Beach· BradentonSituated in the central portion of Anna Maria Island, Holmes Beach features pristine Gulf Coast beaches, low-rise residential neighborhoods, and a…89Go
- Palma Sola Park· BradentonPalma Sola Park is a classic 1920s Florida boom-era neighborhood characterized by historic Mediterranean and ranch-style homes, lush landscaping, and…89Go
- Erie· BradentonErie is an unincorporated residential corridor situated between Bradenton and Parrish along the north side of the Manatee River. It features a mix of…88Go
- Edgewater Village· BradentonEdgewater Village is an upscale, master-planned residential community centered around the 160-acre Lake Uihlein within Lakewood Ranch. It features…88Go
- Verna· BradentonVerna is a quiet, agricultural and equestrian area located east of Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton. It features sprawling open fields, citrus and cattle…88Go
- Mote Ranch· BradentonMote Ranch is an established residential neighborhood featuring single-family homes, scenic ponds, and Braden River frontage. Located just north of…88Go
- Waterbury Manatee· BradentonWaterbury is an expansive, semi-rural residential and agricultural community located east of Bradenton along State Road 64. Characterized by…87Go
- Waterbury· BradentonWaterbury is an expansive, low-density neighborhood situated east of Bradenton along the State Road 64 corridor. It features sprawling multi-acre…87Go
- Terra Ceia· BradentonLocated along the southern reaches of Tampa Bay in Manatee County, Terra Ceia is an isolated, historic island settlement defined by canopy-lined…87Go
- Lake Manatee· BradentonLake Manatee is an expansive, rural area centered around Lake Manatee State Park along State Road 64 east of Bradenton. Dominated by agricultural…86Go
- Bethany· BradentonBethany is an expansive, pastoral community situated east of Bradenton near the Manatee River headwaters and Lake Manatee. It offers a relaxed…86Go
- Bradenton Beach· BradentonOccupying the southern portion of Anna Maria Island, Bradenton Beach is a classic Florida barrier island community known for its sugar-white Gulf…86Go
- Verna Bethany· BradentonLocated east of Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton, Verna Bethany offers a quiet countryside atmosphere defined by rolling pastures, nurseries, and…85Go
- Myakka Head· BradentonMyakka Head is an unincorporated, heavily agricultural community nestled in eastern Manatee County near the headwaters of the Myakka River. Dominated…84Go
- Willow· BradentonWillow is a semi-rural and agricultural enclave situated northeast of Bradenton, defined by large homesteads, cattle ranches, and citrus groves. The…83Go
- Myakka City· BradentonLocated east of Bradenton, Myakka City offers an expansive, rustic landscape dominated by cattle ranches, citrus groves, and wildlife preserves. It…83Go
- Braden River· BradentonBraden River encompasses lush waterways, residential subdivisions, and conservation corridors along the Braden River in eastern Bradenton. The area…82Go
- Duette· BradentonDuette is an expansive unincorporated rural community situated in northeastern Manatee County, surrounded by agriculture, cattle ranches, and vast…82Go
- Ballentine Manor· BradentonBallentine Manor is an established bayfront enclave located along Sarasota Bay in southern Manatee County. Founded during the 1920s Florida land…82Go
- Gillette· BradentonGillette is an unincorporated community situated in northern Manatee County between Palmetto and the Hillsborough County border. It features a mix of…81Go
- Cortez· BradentonSituated along northern Sarasota Bay just east of Anna Maria Island, Cortez is a quaint coastal hamlet defined by commercial docks, waterfront…81Go
- Ellenton· BradentonSituated north of the Manatee River across from Bradenton, Ellenton is best known for the Ellenton Premium Outlets and the historic Gamble…80Go
- Whitfield Estates· BradentonEstablished in the 1920s as one of the area's original golf-and-bayfront communities, Whitfield Estates is characterized by grand banyan trees…80Go
- West Bradenton· BradentonWest Bradenton encompasses established residential neighborhoods, lush tropical foliage, and scenic nature parks stretching toward Palma Sola Bay and…80Go
- Old Duette· BradentonLocated roughly 30 miles east of downtown Bradenton, Old Duette is a sprawling rural expanse characterized by citrus groves, cattle ranches, and vast…80Go
Go, stay aware — 32 areas
Fine with normal city awareness.
- Braden Castle· BradentonBraden Castle is a historic, close-knit neighborhood situated at the confluence of the Manatee and Braden rivers in Bradenton. Developed in the 1920s…79Go, stay aware
- Ellenton East· BradentonSituated just north of the Manatee River along the US-301 and I-75 corridors, Ellenton East blends peaceful residential neighborhoods, manufactured…79Go, stay aware
- Spring Lakes· BradentonSpring Lakes is a mature residential community centered around picturesque ponds, condos, and single-family homes in West Bradenton. It provides easy…78Go, stay aware
- Palm View· BradentonPalm View is an unincorporated residential enclave in northern Manatee County characterized by single-family homes, small acreage parcels, and mobile…78Go, stay aware
- Elwood Park· BradentonElwood Park is a historic agricultural and semi-rural neighborhood located in eastern Bradenton, characterized by multi-acre lots, equestrian…78Go, stay aware
- Sugar Mill· BradentonSugar Mill is a tranquil, single-family residential community situated in eastern Bradenton, characterized by quiet cul-de-sacs, mature palm trees…77Go, stay aware
- Bayshore on the Lake· BradentonBayshore on the Lake is an established multi-phase condominium community built around small scenic lakes in south Bradenton. It caters largely to…76Go, stay aware
- Springdale Village· BradentonSpringdale Village is a low-key suburban community in Bradenton, Florida, featuring a mix of single-family residences, townhomes, and mature…76Go, stay aware
- Manhattan· BradentonManhattan is a low-key, mid-century suburban neighborhood situated in West Bradenton, bordered by tree-lined residential streets and quick access to…76Go, stay aware
- Whitfield· BradentonWhitfield is an unincorporated community positioned directly between Bradenton and Sarasota, featuring historic 1920s architecture and leafy coastal…76Go, stay aware
- Foxleigh· BradentonFoxleigh is an established mid-century residential neighborhood in Bradenton featuring modest single-family homes and quiet streets. It sits just off…75Go, stay aware
- Bayshore Gardens· BradentonSituated just south of downtown Bradenton along the eastern shore of Sarasota Bay, Bayshore Gardens is an established mid-century community featuring…75Go, stay aware
- Piney Point· BradentonPiney Point is an industrial and semi-rural area located in northernmost Manatee County near Port Manatee along Tampa Bay. The landscape is defined…74Go, stay aware
- Bayou Estates· BradentonBayou Estates is a mature, low-key residential community situated near East Bradenton's waterways and major commuting corridors. The neighborhood…74Go, stay aware
- Pinehurst Village· BradentonPinehurst Village is an unpretentious, tree-lined residential community in central Bradenton comprising mid-century single-family homes and quiet…74Go, stay aware
- Riverwalk· BradentonThe Bradenton Riverwalk is a 1.5-mile linear park running along the Manatee River adjacent to downtown Bradenton. It serves as a community hub…74Go, stay aware
- Matoaka· BradentonMatoaka is an unincorporated suburban enclave situated along the US-301 corridor just north of the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. It…72Go, stay aware
- Bunker Hill· BradentonBunker Hill is a mid-century suburban neighborhood in Bradenton characterized by modest single-family ranch homes, leafy streets, and quiet…72Go, stay aware
- Ilexhurst· BradentonIlexhurst is a traditional West Bradenton neighborhood located just south of the Manatee Avenue corridor and west of Wares Creek. It features lush…72Go, stay aware
- Downtown Bradenton· BradentonDowntown Bradenton serves as the administrative and cultural heart of Manatee County, situated along the southern bank of the Manatee River. Visitors…71Go, stay aware
- Ware's Creek· BradentonWare's Creek is an older, leafy residential enclave located just southwest of Downtown Bradenton and adjacent to the Village of the Arts…71Go, stay aware
- Bradenton Gardens· BradentonBradenton Gardens is a settled, mid-century residential neighborhood in central Bradenton consisting largely of single-family ranch homes and small…70Go, stay aware
- Oak Knoll· BradentonOak Knoll is an established, low-density residential community in Bradenton known for its mature oak canopy and modest single-family ranch-style…70Go, stay aware
- Tallevast· BradentonTallevast is an unincorporated community in southern Manatee County located just north of Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. It features a…70Go, stay aware
- Southgate Bradenton· BradentonSouthgate Bradenton is an established suburban district in south Bradenton characterized by mid-century single-family homes, strip plazas, and…70Go, stay aware
- Sherwood Village· BradentonSherwood Village is an established mid-century residential enclave in South Bradenton made up of modest single-family ranch homes and quiet…70Go, stay aware
- Manatee· BradentonManatee, often referred to as East Bradenton or Old Manatee, is a historic riverfront community centered along Manatee Avenue East and the Manatee…69Go, stay aware
- Wildpalm Village· BradentonWildpalm Village is a low-density residential pocket in south Bradenton composed largely of modest single-family homes, manufactured housing, and…69Go, stay aware
- Cedar Hammock· BradentonLocated in southern Bradenton, Cedar Hammock consists of established residential subdivisions, 55+ mobile home communities, and active commercial…68Go, stay aware
- Palmetto· BradentonSituated just north across the Manatee River from Bradenton, Palmetto is a laid-back, small-city mix of agricultural heritage, historic…68Go, stay aware
- Rubonia· BradentonRubonia is a small, unincorporated historic community located in northern Manatee County near Terra Ceia Bay. It is characterized by modest…66Go, stay aware
- Buckeye Park· BradentonBuckeye Park is an established, working-class residential pocket in central Bradenton characterized by single-family ranch homes, mature oaks, and…66Go, stay aware
Caution — 13 areas
Go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
- Village of the Arts· BradentonVillage of the Arts (VOTA) is a vibrant, eclectic live-work neighborhood in Bradenton made up of restored 1920s and 1930s historic Florida cottages…64Caution
- Eastgate· BradentonEastgate is an established, modest neighborhood located just east of downtown Bradenton and south of the Manatee River. It features single-family…64Caution
- Manavista· BradentonManavista is a modest, culturally diverse residential neighborhood situated in East Bradenton near the Manatee River. It features a mix of…64Caution
- Memphis Heights· BradentonMemphis Heights is a modest, established residential neighborhood situated in the north Bradenton/Palmetto corridor of Manatee County. The area…64Caution
- Keentown· BradentonKeentown is an older, semi-suburban neighborhood located just east of downtown Bradenton and south of the Manatee River. It features a mix of modest…64Caution
- South Bradenton· BradentonSouth Bradenton is a broad suburban unincorporated community located directly south of downtown Bradenton, defined by high-traffic corridors like…62Caution
- Parmalee· BradentonParmalee is a modest residential neighborhood in south Bradenton bordered by active commercial arterials. The area consists largely of mid-century…62Caution
- Fullers Earth· BradentonFullers Earth is a small, unpretentious neighborhood in Bradenton characterized by single-family homes, modest duplexes, and proximity to light…62Caution
- Memphis· BradentonMemphis is an unincorporated working-class community in Manatee County situated directly north of Palmetto and the Manatee River. It features a blend…61Caution
- Oneco· BradentonOneco is an unincorporated community in southern Manatee County, characterized by a mix of modest single-family subdivisions, mobile home parks, and…60Caution
- Terra Mana· BradentonTerra Mana is an established residential enclave characterized by mid-century single-story homes and close proximity to major retail and dining on…58Caution
- Samoset· BradentonSamoset is an unincorporated census-designated community positioned just southeast of downtown Bradenton. It is defined by modest mid-century…56Caution
- West Samoset· BradentonWest Samoset is an unincorporated community situated just south of downtown Bradenton, characterized by modest single-family homes, mobile home…54Caution
Bradenton safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Bradenton?
Del Webb Lakewood Ranch scores highest at 96/100, followed by Longboat Key (96) and Longboat Key North (94).
Is Bradenton safe to walk at night?
In the 48 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. In the 13 orange or red areas, stick to busy, lit streets or take a ride after dark.
Which Bradenton areas should visitors be careful in?
Our lowest-scoring areas are West Samoset (54), Samoset (56), Terra Mana (58). Visit in daylight and stay on the main streets.
How does VibeLoco score Bradenton 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.