Cities / Clearwater
Is Clearwater, FL safe?
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 81 Clearwater neighborhoods we score (average 82/100), 80 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness and 1 call for more care, especially after dark. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.
Safest neighborhoods in Clearwater
- 1East Lake Tarpon· ClearwaterEast Lake Tarpon is an upscale, master-planned suburban corridor bordering Lake Tarpon and the vast Brooker Creek Preserve. The area is defined by…92Go
- 2Crystal Beach· ClearwaterCrystal Beach is a picturesque, unincorporated coastal neighborhood in northern Pinellas County just north of Dunedin and Clearwater. Known for its…91Go
- 3Island Estates· ClearwaterIsland Estates is a tranquil intracoastal island neighborhood characterized by upscale canal-front residences, high-rise condominiums, and private…91Go
- 4Highland Lakes· ClearwaterHighland Lakes is an established, peaceful residential enclave located in northern Pinellas County just north of central Clearwater. It is…91Go
- 5Dunedin Causeway· ClearwaterThe Dunedin Causeway is a 2.5-mile strip of road, beach, and multi-use trail spanning St. Joseph Sound. It is a vibrant outdoor hub popular with…90Go
All Clearwater neighborhoods by safety score
Go — 53 areas
Comfortable to walk around, day or evening.
- East Lake Tarpon· ClearwaterEast Lake Tarpon is an upscale, master-planned suburban corridor bordering Lake Tarpon and the vast Brooker Creek Preserve. The area is defined by…92Go
- Crystal Beach· ClearwaterCrystal Beach is a picturesque, unincorporated coastal neighborhood in northern Pinellas County just north of Dunedin and Clearwater. Known for its…91Go
- Island Estates· ClearwaterIsland Estates is a tranquil intracoastal island neighborhood characterized by upscale canal-front residences, high-rise condominiums, and private…91Go
- Highland Lakes· ClearwaterHighland Lakes is an established, peaceful residential enclave located in northern Pinellas County just north of central Clearwater. It is…91Go
- Dunedin Causeway· ClearwaterThe Dunedin Causeway is a 2.5-mile strip of road, beach, and multi-use trail spanning St. Joseph Sound. It is a vibrant outdoor hub popular with…90Go
- Dunedin Isles· ClearwaterDunedin Isles is an upscale, picturesque residential community nestled along St. Joseph Sound just north of downtown Dunedin in northern Pinellas…90Go
- East East Lake Tarpon· ClearwaterEast Lake Tarpon is an affluent master-planned suburban community nestled along the eastern shores of Lake Tarpon and bordering expansive nature…90Go
- Safety Harbor· ClearwaterNestled along Old Tampa Bay just east of Clearwater, Safety Harbor is renowned for its historic resort spa, scenic waterfront parks, and vibrant…90Go
- East Lake· ClearwaterEast Lake is a picturesque, master-planned suburban corridor situated east of Lake Tarpon in northern Pinellas County. It is known for golf-course…90Go
- Innisbrook· ClearwaterSituated in northern Pinellas County adjacent to Palm Harbor and Tarpon Springs, Innisbrook is best known for the expansive Innisbrook Resort and its…90Go
- North Clearwater Beach· ClearwaterNorth Clearwater Beach is an upscale, relaxed barrier island neighborhood composed mainly of single-family homes, boutique condominiums, and quiet…89Go
- Ozona· ClearwaterNestled along St. Joseph Sound in northern Pinellas County, Ozona is a charming, historic village characterized by oak-canopied streets, golf-cart…89Go
- North East Lake· ClearwaterNorth East Lake is a tranquil, upscale suburban area characterized by master-planned subdivisions, golf course communities, and lush nature reserves…89Go
- Lake Saint George· ClearwaterLake Saint George is a sprawling residential community centered around small lakes and conservation wetlands between Palm Harbor and Clearwater. The…88Go
- Royal Stewart Arm· ClearwaterRoyal Stewart Arms is an established waterfront community occupying prime real estate at the western tip of the Dunedin Causeway. The neighborhood…88Go
- Palm Harbor· ClearwaterPalm Harbor is an expansive, tree-shaded community north of Clearwater, known for championship golf at Innisbrook, historic Old Palm Harbor, and…88Go
- Wall Springs· ClearwaterWall Springs is a quiet, nature-oriented community centered around its historic natural spring and expansive 210-acre county park. The area is…88Go
- Del Oro Groves· ClearwaterDel Oro Groves is an established, scenic suburban enclave located in eastern Clearwater near the shores of Old Tampa Bay. Characterized by…88Go
- East Countryside· ClearwaterEast Countryside is a leafy, master-planned suburban community characterized by manicured subdivisions, golf fairways, and convenient retail hubs…87Go
- The Estates at Countryside· ClearwaterThe Estates at Countryside is an established, tree-shaded residential enclave situated near the Countryside Country Club in Clearwater. The area is…87Go
- Imperial Pines· ClearwaterImperial Pines is a tranquil, established condo community nestled among mature pine trees in Clearwater's Countryside area. It provides rapid access…87Go
- Dunedin Downtown· ClearwaterDowntown Dunedin is a charming, pedestrian-friendly village center situated along St. Joseph Sound, featuring Scottish heritage roots, craft…87Go
- East East Lake· ClearwaterEast East Lake is a scenic suburban enclave situated near the northeastern edge of Clearwater and neighboring Palm Harbor. Characterized by lush tree…87Go
- East Island Estates· ClearwaterEast Island Estates is an exclusive residential community on Island Estates featuring waterfront single-family homes, upscale condominiums, and…86Go
- The Village of Lake Tarpon· ClearwaterThe Village of Lake Tarpon is an established, peaceful residential community located near Lake Tarpon in northern Pinellas County. Composed…86Go
- Westlake Village· ClearwaterWestlake Village is a leafy, primarily residential community in north Clearwater near the Dunedin and Palm Harbor borders. Known for mature oaks…85Go
- Countryside· ClearwaterCountryside is an established suburban district centered around the Countryside Country Club and the expansive retail corridor along US Highway 19…85Go
- Clearwater Beach· ClearwaterClearwater Beach is a vibrant barrier-island resort destination famous for its powdery white sands, calm Gulf waters, and pedestrian-friendly Beach…84Go
- Bay Aristocrat· ClearwaterBay Aristocrat is an established manufactured-home waterfront community located along the shores of Old Tampa Bay in eastern Clearwater. The area is…84Go
- Blackstone Estates· ClearwaterBlackstone Estates is an established, predominantly residential enclave in northern Pinellas County known for manicured lawns, mature tree cover, and…84Go
- Lake Shore Estates· ClearwaterLake Shore Estates is a tranquil, tree-lined suburban enclave characterized by well-kept mid-century single-family homes and quiet residential loops…84Go
- Enclave at Palm Harbor· ClearwaterEnclave at Palm Harbor is an established suburban residential enclave situated in northern Pinellas County near the Clearwater-Palm Harbor border…84Go
- Oldsmar· ClearwaterFounded by automotive pioneer R.E. Olds, Oldsmar features quiet residential subdivisions, light industrial parks, and scenic nature preserves along…84Go
- Cove Springs· ClearwaterCove Springs is an established residential enclave in Clearwater characterized by mid-century single-family homes, tidy yards, and cul-de-sacs…84Go
- Historic Sponge Docks· ClearwaterLocated in northern Pinellas County just north of Clearwater in Tarpon Springs, the Historic Sponge Docks area is renowned for its rich Greek…84Go
- Barrington Hills· ClearwaterBarrington Hills is an established suburban neighborhood in Clearwater known for its single-family homes, lush mature tree canopy, and quiet…84Go
- Curlew· ClearwaterCurlew is a leafy suburban neighborhood in northern Clearwater characterized by peaceful subdivisions, manicured golf courses, and commercial strips…84Go
- Forest Ridge· ClearwaterForest Ridge is an established suburban neighborhood in Clearwater characterized by mature shade trees, single-family homes, and quiet cul-de-sacs…83Go
- Montclair Lake· ClearwaterMontclair Lake is a leafy, established residential neighborhood located in the northeastern quadrant of Clearwater, close to Safety Harbor and Lake…83Go
- Greenbriar· ClearwaterGreenbriar is an established residential community characterized by mature trees, mid-century ranch homes, and active neighborhood amenities like a…83Go
- Beacon Groves· ClearwaterBeacon Groves is a mature, tree-shaded single-family residential community situated in the Palm Harbor/Clearwater area near US Highway 19. It…83Go
- East Highland Lakes· ClearwaterEast Highland Lakes is a serene, suburban community situated in northern Clearwater characterized by quiet residential cul-de-sacs, well-tended…82Go
- Aspen Trail· ClearwaterAspen Trail is an established residential enclave characterized by well-kept single-family homes, shaded streets, and proximity to major commuter…82Go
- North Greenbriar· ClearwaterNorth Greenbriar is an established, predominantly residential neighborhood located in northern Clearwater near the Dunedin boundary. It features…82Go
- South Oldsmar· ClearwaterSouth Oldsmar blends residential neighborhoods with scenic bayfront access and well-kept public parklands. Visitors will find a relaxed, small-town…81Go
- Sunfish Bay· ClearwaterSunfish Bay is a scenic bayfront residential community situated along the western edge of Old Tampa Bay in eastern Clearwater. Characterized by…81Go
- Sponge Docks· ClearwaterSituated along the Anclote River in northern Pinellas County, the historic Sponge Docks area offers a lively mix of traditional Greek restaurants…81Go
- Harbor View· ClearwaterHarbor View is an established residential neighborhood in North Clearwater situated near the coastal Intracoastal waterway and Stevenson Creek. It…81Go
- Avana Coachman· ClearwaterThis area is a quiet suburban pocket in central Pinellas County characterized by garden-style apartment complexes, established single-family…81Go
- Harbor Palms· ClearwaterHarbor Palms is a quiet residential community located in eastern Clearwater, nestled close to the Safety Harbor border and Old Tampa Bay. It features…80Go
- Heath Side Villas· ClearwaterHeath Side Villas is a compact residential community in Clearwater characterized by multi-family condominium homes, quiet streets, and mature…80Go
- North Harbor Palms· ClearwaterNorth Harbor Palms is an established residential neighborhood in northern Clearwater characterized by single-family homes, mature trees, and calm…80Go
- Bayview· ClearwaterBayview is an established neighborhood in eastern Clearwater fronting the scenic waters of Old Tampa Bay. It features a blend of waterfront…80Go
Go, stay aware — 27 areas
Fine with normal city awareness.
- Sherwood Gardens· ClearwaterSherwood Gardens is an established mid-century residential community characterized by single-family ranch homes, mature trees, and low…79Go, stay aware
- Tarpon Springs· ClearwaterLocated at the northern edge of Pinellas County along the Anclote River, Tarpon Springs is famous for its rich Greek heritage, historic Sponge Docks…79Go, stay aware
- Hacienda Gardens Scientology Berthing· ClearwaterHacienda Gardens is a sprawling, privately secured residential complex in Clearwater primarily dedicated to housing Scientology personnel and staff…78Go, stay aware
- Sunset Point· ClearwaterSunset Point is an established suburban corridor in central Clearwater featuring mid-century single-family subdivisions and strip-mall shopping…78Go, stay aware
- Dellwood· ClearwaterDellwood is an established, primarily residential neighborhood situated just east of downtown Clearwater. It features mid-century single-family…78Go, stay aware
- Coachman· ClearwaterCoachman is a quiet, central Clearwater community featuring established single-family homes, apartment communities, and expansive recreational…78Go, stay aware
- South Barrington Hills· ClearwaterSouth Barrington Hills is a quiet mid-century subdivision in central Pinellas County characterized by single-family ranch homes, mature oak canopies…78Go, stay aware
- North Sunset Point· ClearwaterNorth Sunset Point is an established suburban community in northern Clearwater defined by single-family homes, leafy residential streets, and…78Go, stay aware
- West Sunset Point· ClearwaterWest Sunset Point occupies a prime coastal-adjacent position in northern Clearwater, bordered by quiet residential streets, mature oaks, and quick…78Go, stay aware
- The Meadows· ClearwaterThe Meadows is a peaceful residential neighborhood in central Pinellas County characterized by mid-century single-family homes, tidy yards, and leafy…76Go, stay aware
- South Sunset Point· ClearwaterSouth Sunset Point is a mid-century suburban neighborhood characterized by single-family ranch homes, mature oak trees, and quiet residential…76Go, stay aware
- Town Place· ClearwaterTown Place is an established residential neighborhood in Clearwater characterized by mid-century single-family homes, townhouses, and quiet interior…76Go, stay aware
- Victoria Palms· ClearwaterVictoria Palms is an established residential enclave in Clearwater characterized by single-family ranch-style homes, mature trees, and quiet…76Go, stay aware
- Riviera Estates· ClearwaterRiviera Estates is an established, age-qualified residential enclave situated in central Clearwater. It features quiet, tidy streets lined with…76Go, stay aware
- Alcove Park· ClearwaterAlcove Park is a quiet, mid-century suburban neighborhood characterized by single-family ranch homes, mature oak trees, and low vehicle traffic. It…76Go, stay aware
- Bridgeport· ClearwaterBridgeport is a tranquil suburban enclave in central Clearwater featuring mid-century single-family homes and mature landscaping. The neighborhood is…75Go, stay aware
- Highland Woods· ClearwaterHighland Woods is an established, predominantly suburban enclave in Clearwater characterized by mid-century single-family ranch homes, shaded…75Go, stay aware
- Golden Crest· ClearwaterGolden Crest is an established, low-key neighborhood in central Clearwater consisting of modest single-family homes, mature trees, and manufactured…74Go, stay aware
- Skycrest· ClearwaterSkycrest is a mature, tree-lined neighborhood in central Clearwater featuring 1950s ranch-style homes and modest family residences. It provides quiet…74Go, stay aware
- Downtown Clearwater· ClearwaterDowntown Clearwater serves as the civic and cultural center of Clearwater, set on a bluff overlooking Clearwater Harbor and the Intracoastal…73Go, stay aware
- Victor· ClearwaterVictor is an established mid-century residential community positioned between major thoroughfares in central Clearwater. It offers a calm…72Go, stay aware
- South Skycrest· ClearwaterSouth Skycrest is an established mid-century neighborhood in central Clearwater characterized by modest single-family ranch homes, mature trees, and…72Go, stay aware
- West Bridgeport· ClearwaterWest Bridgeport is a modest, established residential enclave nestled in north-central Clearwater. Characterized by mid-century single-family homes…72Go, stay aware
- North Downtown Clearwater· ClearwaterPositioned just north of the central business core and along the Clearwater Harbor, North Downtown offers a blend of historic residential streets…72Go, stay aware
- Mecca· ClearwaterMecca is a small, quiet residential community situated in south-central Clearwater, characterized by modest mid-century single-family homes and…71Go, stay aware
- South Downtown Clearwater· ClearwaterSouth Downtown Clearwater serves as a transitional area between the institutional core of downtown and the quieter residential districts toward…68Go, stay aware
- South Mecca· ClearwaterSouth Mecca is a centrally located residential neighborhood in Clearwater featuring modest single-family homes, mid-century ranch properties, and…66Go, stay aware
Caution — 1 area
Go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
Clearwater safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Clearwater?
East Lake Tarpon scores highest at 92/100, followed by Crystal Beach (91) and Island Estates (91).
Is Clearwater safe to walk at night?
In the 53 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. In the 1 orange or red areas, stick to busy, lit streets or take a ride after dark.
Which Clearwater areas should visitors be careful in?
Our lowest-scoring areas are Union Academy (61), South Mecca (66), South Downtown Clearwater (68). Visit in daylight and stay on the main streets.
How does VibeLoco score Clearwater 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.