Is Aberdeen Creek safe?
Tampa, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Aberdeen Creek as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Aberdeen Creek
“Go. Aberdeen Creek is a quiet, established suburban community in northwest Hillsborough County that offers a safe and peaceful environment for residents and visitors. While there are few traditional tourist attractions within the subdivision itself, it poses minimal safety concerns beyond standard suburban precautions.”
About the area
Aberdeen Creek is a tree-lined residential neighborhood situated in the greater Citrus Park and Town 'n' Country area of Tampa. It consists primarily of well-maintained single-family homes, quiet cul-de-sacs, and small natural ponds. Visitors primarily pass through or stay with family, enjoying easy access to nearby parks, shopping centers, and expressways.
- Quiet Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Aberdeen Creek
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 42/100
While neighborhood streets are quiet enough for leisure cycling, dedicated bike lanes are limited until connecting to the Upper Tampa Bay Trail nearby; no municipal bike-share stations operate in the immediate area.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly below the Tampa municipal average
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes with well-kept properties
- Solid median household incomes and low poverty levels throughout the surrounding census tract
- Convenient driving access to the Veterans Expressway and Upper Tampa Bay Trail
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle break-ins
- Extremely car-dependent with almost no commercial amenities within the residential core
- Limited street lighting along some interior residential loops and sidewalks
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within Aberdeen Creek's residential interior, though occasional unhoused individuals may be seen near major commercial intersections along Hillsborough Avenue or Sheldon Road.
What Aberdeen Creek is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with local residents walking dogs, jogging, and commuting to work in broad daylight.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet with light neighborhood vehicle traffic and children returning from nearby schools.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Subdued suburban setting where evening strolls feel safe along paved residential sidewalks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet with minimal activity; low lighting calls for standard awareness, but violent crime is rare.
Transit, parking and getting around
Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) operates sparse bus service along nearby arterial corridors like Sheldon Road (Route 39), but there is no direct rail or BRT connection into the neighborhood.
Free and ample private driveway parking is the standard throughout the subdivision, with no metered zones or parking garages.
Things to do in Aberdeen Creek
- Walk or jog the nearby Upper Tampa Bay Trail access points
- Shop and catch a movie at Westfield Citrus Park mall just to the north
- Explore nature trails and canoe launches at nearby Upper Tampa Bay Conservation Park
Local favorites
- Ballyhoo Grill · Seafood & Steakhouse · 4.4★ (3200)Popular local casual spot serving fresh Florida seafood, sushi, and steaks in a lively setting.
- Chubby's Super Subs · Sandwich Shop · 4.6★ (1150)Longtime neighborhood staple known for generous hot and cold subs, cheesesteaks, and fast service.
- The Grind Coffee Bar · Coffee Shop · 4.7★ (680)Cozy independent cafe offering specialty espresso drinks, pastries, and a relaxed morning atmosphere.
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.