Is Pasadena, TX safe?
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 21 Pasadena neighborhoods we score (average 72/100), 19 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness and 2 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 Pasadena
- 1Baywood Oaks North· PasadenaBaywood Oaks North is an established suburban enclave characterized by neat brick single-family homes, manicured lawns, and tree-lined neighborhood…84Go
- 2Parkway Trails· PasadenaParkway Trails is a modern master-planned residential subdivision located in southern Pasadena near the Fairmont Parkway corridor and Sam Houston…83Go
- 3El Jardin Del Mar· PasadenaEl Jardin Del Mar is a secluded waterfront neighborhood situated along the shores of Galveston Bay, physically separated from the urban core of…80Go
- 4Deer Creek· PasadenaDeer Creek is a classic suburban neighborhood in South Pasadena, characterized by tidy single-family homes, manicured lawns, and cul-de-sacs. Located…78Go, stay aware
- 5Southeast Pasadena· PasadenaSoutheast Pasadena consists of established single-family subdivisions, strip centers along Fairmont Parkway, and family-oriented municipal parks. It…76Go, stay aware
All Pasadena neighborhoods by safety score
Go — 3 areas
Comfortable to walk around, day or evening.
- Baywood Oaks North· PasadenaBaywood Oaks North is an established suburban enclave characterized by neat brick single-family homes, manicured lawns, and tree-lined neighborhood…84Go
- Parkway Trails· PasadenaParkway Trails is a modern master-planned residential subdivision located in southern Pasadena near the Fairmont Parkway corridor and Sam Houston…83Go
- El Jardin Del Mar· PasadenaEl Jardin Del Mar is a secluded waterfront neighborhood situated along the shores of Galveston Bay, physically separated from the urban core of…80Go
Go, stay aware — 16 areas
Fine with normal city awareness.
- Deer Creek· PasadenaDeer Creek is a classic suburban neighborhood in South Pasadena, characterized by tidy single-family homes, manicured lawns, and cul-de-sacs. Located…78Go, stay aware
- Southeast Pasadena· PasadenaSoutheast Pasadena consists of established single-family subdivisions, strip centers along Fairmont Parkway, and family-oriented municipal parks. It…76Go, stay aware
- Country Briar· PasadenaCountry Briar is an established residential neighborhood in south Pasadena featuring mid-century and 1970s ranch-style homes along quiet cul-de-sacs…76Go, stay aware
- Cinnamon Ridge· PasadenaCinnamon Ridge is a quiet residential enclave situated in southeastern Pasadena, characterized by single-family brick homes, cul-de-sacs, and mature…76Go, stay aware
- Fairway Place· PasadenaFairway Place is a calm residential subdivision in Pasadena, Texas, featuring predominantly single-family homes, mature trees, and cul-de-sacs…75Go, stay aware
- Sunrise Meadows· PasadenaSunrise Meadows is an established suburban neighborhood located in southern Pasadena, Texas, characterized by mid-century to late-20th-century…74Go, stay aware
- Kirby Place· PasadenaKirby Place is an established single-family residential neighborhood situated in the southern half of Pasadena, Texas. Characterized by modest brick…74Go, stay aware
- Golden Acres· PasadenaGolden Acres is an established, working-class neighborhood in southeastern Pasadena characterized by mid-century single-family ranch homes and large…73Go, stay aware
- Parkview South· PasadenaParkview South is a classic mid-to-late 20th-century suburban subdivision situated between Spencer Highway and Fairmont Parkway in Pasadena, Texas…71Go, stay aware
- Firwood Village (Pasadena)· PasadenaFirwood Village is a mid-century residential enclave located in south-central Pasadena, Texas. Dominated by modest single-family ranch homes and…71Go, stay aware
- Southwest Pasadena· PasadenaSouthwest Pasadena is an established residential and commercial sector of the city, characterized by mid-to-late 20th-century subdivisions and…70Go, stay aware
- Surf Oaks· PasadenaSurf Oaks is a mid-century single-family subdivision in south-central Pasadena, Texas, characterized by modest ranch-style homes, mature trees, and a…70Go, stay aware
- River Oaks (Pasadena)· PasadenaRiver Oaks is an established, modest mid-century residential subdivision in Pasadena, Texas. It features single-family ranch homes, mature trees, and…68Go, stay aware
- Bowling Green· PasadenaBowling Green is an established mid-20th-century residential neighborhood in Pasadena, Texas, composed largely of modest single-family ranch homes…66Go, stay aware
- Falls of Alta Vista· PasadenaFalls of Alta Vista is a predominantly residential and multi-family pocket situated in southern Pasadena, Texas, near Spencer Highway. The…66Go, stay aware
- West Pasadena· PasadenaWest Pasadena is an established, predominantly Hispanic, blue-collar suburban community located just southeast of Houston near major petrochemical…66Go, stay aware
Caution — 2 areas
Go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
- Northwest Pasadena· PasadenaNorthwest Pasadena is an older suburban and light-industrial pocket situated just south of the Houston Ship Channel industrial complex. The…60Caution
- North Pasadena· PasadenaNorth Pasadena represents the historic core of the city, situated just south of the Houston Ship Channel industrial corridor. The area features…58Caution
Pasadena safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Pasadena?
Baywood Oaks North scores highest at 84/100, followed by Parkway Trails (83) and El Jardin Del Mar (80).
Is Pasadena safe to walk at night?
In the 3 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. In the 2 orange or red areas, stick to busy, lit streets or take a ride after dark.
Which Pasadena areas should visitors be careful in?
Our lowest-scoring areas are North Pasadena (58), Northwest Pasadena (60), West Pasadena (66). Visit in daylight and stay on the main streets.
How does VibeLoco score Pasadena 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.