Is Richardson, TX safe?
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 15 Richardson neighborhoods we score (average 84/100), 15 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 Richardson
- 1J.J. Pearce· RichardsonJ.J. Pearce is an established suburban community in west Richardson centered around J.J. Pearce High School and Mimosa Park. It features mid-century…90Go
- 2Northwest Richardson· RichardsonNorthwest Richardson is a desirable, largely residential community characterized by mid-century ranch architecture, country clubs, and proximity to…90Go
- 3Northeast Richardson· RichardsonNortheast Richardson is a prosperous suburban sector located northeast of Dallas, spanning mature residential subdivisions, corporate tech campuses…89Go
- 4Jefferson Routh Creek· RichardsonJefferson Routh Creek is a newly developed residential and commercial pocket situated near the President George Bush Turnpike in Richardson's…88Go
- 5Mimosa Place· RichardsonMimosa Place is an established, tree-lined residential community in Richardson, Texas, characterized by mid-century single-family homes and…86Go
All Richardson neighborhoods by safety score
Go — 13 areas
Comfortable to walk around, day or evening.
- J.J. Pearce· RichardsonJ.J. Pearce is an established suburban community in west Richardson centered around J.J. Pearce High School and Mimosa Park. It features mid-century…90Go
- Northwest Richardson· RichardsonNorthwest Richardson is a desirable, largely residential community characterized by mid-century ranch architecture, country clubs, and proximity to…90Go
- Northeast Richardson· RichardsonNortheast Richardson is a prosperous suburban sector located northeast of Dallas, spanning mature residential subdivisions, corporate tech campuses…89Go
- Jefferson Routh Creek· RichardsonJefferson Routh Creek is a newly developed residential and commercial pocket situated near the President George Bush Turnpike in Richardson's…88Go
- Mimosa Place· RichardsonMimosa Place is an established, tree-lined residential community in Richardson, Texas, characterized by mid-century single-family homes and…86Go
- East Richardson· RichardsonEast Richardson consists of tree-lined mid-century neighborhoods, community parks, and diverse commercial corridors along major arteries like Arapaho…84Go
- Cottonwood Creek· RichardsonCottonwood Creek is an established, tree-lined mid-century neighborhood in central-west Richardson known for hosting the biannual Cottonwood Art…84Go
- Central Richardson· RichardsonCentral Richardson encompasses the city's historic core, the burgeoning Lockwood and Downtown dining districts, and established residential pockets…84Go
- Southwest Richardson· RichardsonSouthwest Richardson is an established suburban community characterized by mid-century ranch homes, neighborhood parks, and strip retail corridors…84Go
- La Mirada (Richardson)· RichardsonLa Mirada is an established residential neighborhood in Richardson, Texas, characterized by mid-century single-family ranch homes, mature shade…84Go
- Ingram Terrace· RichardsonIngram Terrace is a mature mid-century neighborhood in east-central Richardson characterized by tree-lined streets and well-kept brick ranch homes…83Go
- Northgale Village· RichardsonNorthgale Village is a mature, tree-lined residential neighborhood in Richardson, Texas, characterized primarily by mid-century single-family ranch…83Go
- Jefferson Routh Woods· RichardsonJefferson Routh Woods is an established, tree-shaded suburban neighborhood in central-south Richardson characterized by well-kept mid-century…82Go
Go, stay aware — 2 areas
Fine with normal city awareness.
- Southeast Richardson· RichardsonSoutheast Richardson is a green, mid-century suburban community characterized by quiet residential neighborhoods, tree-lined streets, and expansive…78Go, stay aware
- South Richardson· RichardsonSouth Richardson is a diverse suburban community bordering North Dallas, known for mid-century ranch homes, lush neighborhood parks, and an…78Go, stay aware
Richardson safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Richardson?
J.J. Pearce scores highest at 90/100, followed by Northwest Richardson (90) and Northeast Richardson (89).
Is Richardson safe to walk at night?
In the 13 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.
Which Richardson areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Richardson 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.