Is Abbey Grove safe?
Tampa, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Abbey Grove as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Abbey Grove
“Go. Abbey Grove is a quiet, well-maintained residential community with low violent crime rates and stable suburban surroundings. While primarily residential with few traditional tourist draws, it is very safe for visitors staying with family or traveling through the Brandon area.”
About the area
Abbey Grove is an established single-family residential neighborhood located in the Greater Brandon area east of Tampa. It features tree-lined suburban streets, well-kept yards, and convenient vehicular access to the region's main retail and dining corridors.
- Suburban
- Quiet / Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Abbey Grove
Walk score: 22/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There is no public bike-share program; recreational cycling is generally confined to local low-traffic subdivision streets, with trail connections requiring a drive to regional parks.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low violent crime rates well below Tampa and national urban averages
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family housing with well-maintained properties
- Strong median household income levels with low poverty rates
Cons
- Exclusively residential layout requires driving to access any commercial amenities
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like overnight vehicle trespassing
- Car-dependent design with limited sidewalk connectivity to arterial roads
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within the residential interior of Abbey Grove, though occasional panhandling occurs at commercial intersections along surrounding major highways.
What Abbey Grove is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and safe, with residents walking dogs and commuting out of the subdivision.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and secure with standard suburban traffic and delivery vehicles.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Peaceful neighborhood atmosphere with residents relaxing in yards and walking after dinner.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and quiet; streets are safe but lack lighting, so keep cars locked in driveways.
Transit, parking and getting around
Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) operates bus service along major perimeter corridors like SR-60 (Brandon Blvd), but the interior streets of Abbey Grove have no direct public transit access.
Parking is exceptionally easy, consisting of private residential driveways and free, unrestricted street parking along neighborhood roads.
Things to do in Abbey Grove
- Enjoy a relaxed walk or jog around the quiet neighborhood cul-de-sacs and ponds
- Spend an afternoon at nearby Paul Sanders Park under ancient oak trees and on shaded walking trails
- Explore the extensive shopping and dining options located along the nearby SR-60 corridor
Local favorites
- The Stein & Vine · Gastropub · 4.7★ (1850)Acclaimed local taproom featuring a massive rotating craft beer list and elevated pub comfort food.
- Bean Bar Co. · Coffee Shop · 4.6★ (460)Popular neighborhood spot offering specialty espresso drinks, loose-leaf teas, and fresh baked goods.
- Auntie Anne's / Cinnabon (Brandon Mall Area) · Bakery · 4.4★ (320)Classic sweet treat stop located within the nearby Brandon shopping district.
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.