Is 29th And Chase safe?

Jacksonville, Florida · safety score updated nightly

42out of 100

Not recommended for casual walking around, especially after dark.

VibeLoco rates 29th And Chase as “No-go after dark”.

Gogo's take on 29th And Chase

“Skip for casual leisure travel, or Go with care during daylight hours if visiting for specific business or community purposes. The neighborhood experiences high rates of property and violent crime alongside entrenched economic challenges. Visitors should remain vigilant and avoid navigating residential or commercial corridors on foot after dark.”

The broader Northwest Jacksonville area regularly features in local news regarding municipal crime prevention efforts and localized incidents of gun violence.

About the area

29th and Chase is a residential enclave situated in Northwest Jacksonville near the Moncrief corridor. It features modest mid-century single-family homes, local churches, and scattered light industrial properties. The area has strong community roots but continues to face significant infrastructural and socio-economic headwinds.

Quiet Residential
Car-Dependent
Historically Underserved
Industrial Edge

Walking and biking in 29th And Chase

Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 46/100

There is no municipal bike-share system operating here, and cyclists must share standard roadways that largely lack dedicated bike lanes or multi-use trail connections.

Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice

Pros

Quick vehicular access to major routes including Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway and I-95
Close-knit community fabric centered around active local churches and civic organizations
Access to authentic local Southern comfort food and seafood staples nearby

Cons

Violent crime and property crime rates remain significantly higher than national and city averages
High poverty rates and localized pockets of abandoned or deteriorating housing
Patchy sidewalk coverage and limited evening commercial activity

Homelessness: Visible homelessness is moderately noticeable, primarily near commercial intersections and transit stops along Moncrief Road. Dedicated emergency shelters and supportive services are primarily located south in Downtown Jacksonville.

What 29th And Chase is like at each time of day

Morning · 5a – 11a: Mornings are generally quiet with commuters heading out and modest traffic along connecting thoroughfares.
Afternoon · 11a – 5p: Afternoon hours bring moderate activity around corner stores and bus stops, generally manageable with normal vigilance.
Evening · 5p – 10p: Streets clear out quickly at dusk, and diminished ambient lighting calls for heightened situational awareness.
Late night · 10p – 5a: Late nights carry significantly elevated safety risks, and walking alone through the area is strongly discouraged.

Transit, parking and getting around

Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) provides local bus service along nearby arterials such as Moncrief Road and Kings Road (including Route 4 and Route 12). There are no light rail or BRT stations in the immediate vicinity.

Parking is straightforward, consisting of unrestricted free residential street parking and private surface lots at local businesses. Paid meters and parking garages do not exist in this area.

Things to do in 29th And Chase

Recreate at the sports courts and fields of nearby Clanzel T. Brown Community Park
Pick up a classic Southern lunch at long-standing neighborhood eateries along Moncrief Road
Visit local community murals and historic faith institutions throughout Northwest Jacksonville

Local favorites

Shut Up & Eat · Soul Food Restaurant · 4.4★ (420)
Down-home neighborhood counter serving generous portions of fried pork chops, chicken wings, and classic sides.
J & C Famous Seafood · Seafood Restaurant · 4.2★ (510)
No-frills carryout favorite known for garlic butter crab trays, fried fish, and shrimp plates.
Clanzel T. Brown Community Center · Community Center & Park · 4.4★ (310)
City-run park and activity center featuring outdoor athletic courts, picnic spaces, and a public pool.

Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.