Is Galveston, TX safe?
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 10 Galveston neighborhoods we score (average 77/100), 9 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.
What makes up this score?Safest neighborhoods in Galveston
- 1Beachtown· GalvestonBeachtown is a picturesque, master-planned coastal community situated on the quiet eastern tip of Galveston Island. Defined by classic New Urbanist…88Go
- 2Sea Isle· GalvestonLocated on the tranquil West End of Galveston Island, Sea Isle is a canal and beachfront neighborhood composed primarily of stilt vacation homes…87Go
- 3Sunny Beach· GalvestonSituated just west of the Galveston Seawall's terminus, Sunny Beach is a classic coastal subdivision filled with stilt-style vacation homes and…84Go
- 4Pirates' Beach West· GalvestonPirates' Beach West is an upscale, master-planned residential subdivision along Galveston's West End characterized by stilted beach houses…84Go
- 5Campeche Cove· GalvestonCampeche Cove is a laid-back residential neighborhood positioned just off Seawall Boulevard toward the West End of Galveston Island. Characterized by…78Go, stay aware
All Galveston neighborhoods by safety score
Go — 4 areas
Comfortable to walk around, day or evening.
- Beachtown· GalvestonBeachtown is a picturesque, master-planned coastal community situated on the quiet eastern tip of Galveston Island. Defined by classic New Urbanist…88Go
- Sea Isle· GalvestonLocated on the tranquil West End of Galveston Island, Sea Isle is a canal and beachfront neighborhood composed primarily of stilt vacation homes…87Go
- Sunny Beach· GalvestonSituated just west of the Galveston Seawall's terminus, Sunny Beach is a classic coastal subdivision filled with stilt-style vacation homes and…84Go
- Pirates' Beach West· GalvestonPirates' Beach West is an upscale, master-planned residential subdivision along Galveston's West End characterized by stilted beach houses…84Go
Go, stay aware — 5 areas
Fine with normal city awareness.
- Campeche Cove· GalvestonCampeche Cove is a laid-back residential neighborhood positioned just off Seawall Boulevard toward the West End of Galveston Island. Characterized by…78Go, stay aware
- Sandpiper Cove· GalvestonSandpiper Cove is a relaxed, beachside condominium pocket positioned along the Gulf corridor on Galveston Island. Primarily populated by vacationers…76Go, stay aware
- Somerset Village· GalvestonSomerset Village is an established residential neighborhood in Galveston, situated off central thoroughfares near Offatts Bayou. Characterized by…71Go, stay aware
- Anderson Ways· GalvestonAnderson Ways is a classic mid-island Galveston neighborhood populated with single-story coastal bungalows, ranch-style residences, and local…70Go, stay aware
- Northeast Galveston· GalvestonNortheast Galveston encompasses the historic East End, the sprawling UTMB medical center, and quieter coastal residential blocks near the island's…68Go, stay aware
Caution — 1 area
Go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
Galveston safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Galveston?
Beachtown scores highest at 88/100, followed by Sea Isle (87) and Sunny Beach (84).
Is Galveston safe to walk at night?
In the 4 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 Galveston areas should visitors be careful in?
Our lowest-scoring areas are North Galveston (60), Northeast Galveston (68), Anderson Ways (70). Visit in daylight and stay on the main streets.
How does VibeLoco score Galveston 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.