Is Red Oak, TX safe?
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 12 Red Oak neighborhoods we score (average 84/100), 12 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.
What makes up this score?Safest neighborhoods in Red Oak
- 1Springfield Lakes· Red OakSpringfield Lakes is an established master-planned residential subdivision located in Red Oak, Texas, south of Dallas along the I-35E corridor. The…86Go
- 2Rockett· Red OakRockett is a historic unincorporated settlement just east of Red Oak and north of Waxahachie in Ellis County. The area consists largely of acreage…86Go
- 3Elva· Red OakElva is a quiet, low-density exurban neighborhood within Red Oak in Ellis County, Texas. Characterized by spacious single-family subdivisions, open…86Go
- 4The Cove of Hickory Creek· Red OakThe Cove of Hickory Creek is a master-planned residential community in Red Oak, Texas, characterized by modern single-family brick homes and…86Go
- 5The Woods of Red Oak· Red OakThe Woods of Red Oak is an established suburban neighborhood in Red Oak, Texas, characterized by single-family brick homes, mature trees, and…84Go
All Red Oak neighborhoods by safety score
Go — 12 areas
Comfortable to walk around, day or evening.
- Springfield Lakes· Red OakSpringfield Lakes is an established master-planned residential subdivision located in Red Oak, Texas, south of Dallas along the I-35E corridor. The…86Go
- Rockett· Red OakRockett is a historic unincorporated settlement just east of Red Oak and north of Waxahachie in Ellis County. The area consists largely of acreage…86Go
- Elva· Red OakElva is a quiet, low-density exurban neighborhood within Red Oak in Ellis County, Texas. Characterized by spacious single-family subdivisions, open…86Go
- The Cove of Hickory Creek· Red OakThe Cove of Hickory Creek is a master-planned residential community in Red Oak, Texas, characterized by modern single-family brick homes and…86Go
- The Woods of Red Oak· Red OakThe Woods of Red Oak is an established suburban neighborhood in Red Oak, Texas, characterized by single-family brick homes, mature trees, and…84Go
- Southeast Red Oak· Red OakSoutheast Red Oak is an expanding, family-oriented suburban community in Ellis County featuring spacious single-family subdivisions and open green…84Go
- Northwest Red Oak· Red OakNorthwest Red Oak is a rapidly developing semi-rural and suburban pocket situated in northern Ellis County just south of the Dallas County line. It…84Go
- Southwest Red Oak· Red OakSouthwest Red Oak is characterized by sprawling single-family subdivisions, open acreage, and quiet residential streets located just west of…84Go
- Northeast Red Oak· Red OakNortheast Red Oak is a tranquil, semi-rural and rapidly expanding suburban pocket located in northern Ellis County just south of Dallas. It features…83Go
- Cole Manor· Red OakCole Manor is an established single-family residential community situated in Red Oak, Texas, offering a classic suburban environment with spacious…83Go
- West Red Oak· Red OakWest Red Oak comprises low-density single-family neighborhoods, newer subdivisions, and open acreage in northern Ellis County. The area offers a…82Go
- Red Oak Gardens· Red OakRed Oak Gardens is a quiet, older residential community nestled in Red Oak, Texas, just south of the Dallas metropolitan core. It features…80Go
Red Oak safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Red Oak?
Springfield Lakes scores highest at 86/100, followed by Rockett (86) and Elva (86).
Is Red Oak safe to walk at night?
In the 12 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.
Which Red Oak areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Red Oak 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.