Is Aberdeen on Glen safe?
Tampa, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Aberdeen on Glen as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Aberdeen on Glen
“Go. Aberdeen on Glen is a peaceful, well-maintained suburban neighborhood in northwest Tampa with low violent crime rates. Visitors will find a relaxed residential setting, though having access to a car is necessary to access dining, shopping, and regional attractions.”
About the area
Aberdeen on Glen is a quiet residential enclave nestled near the Carrollwood area of Hillsborough County. Characterized by single-family homes, mature trees, and low-traffic streets, it offers a tranquil environment primarily catering to local residents and families.
- Suburban / Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Tree-Lined
Walking and biking in Aberdeen on Glen
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 46/100
There are no dedicated bike-share hubs, but local residential streets are navigable; connections to the Upper Tampa Bay Trail require a short drive or ride along busier arterials.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are substantially lower than the Tampa metropolitan average
- High rates of homeownership and well-kept suburban properties
- Safe, quiet streets suitable for daytime walking and family activities
- Close proximity to North Dale Mabry Highway retail and dining corridors
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle break-ins
- Almost entirely car-dependent with minimal within-neighborhood commercial amenities
- Limited street lighting along some interior residential corridors at night
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within the residential interior, with only sporadic panhandling observed along major commercial intersections like North Dale Mabry Highway.
What Aberdeen on Glen is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents jogging, walking dogs, and commuting with negligible safety concerns.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm residential atmosphere with minimal traffic and high visibility across the neighborhood.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and secure, though lighting is subdued as activity shifts indoors.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic and quiet streets; generally safe, though standard suburban awareness for property safety applies.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) with bus routes along major arterials like Dale Mabry Highway and Linebaugh Avenue, though service within the immediate neighborhood is minimal.
Ample free residential driveway and on-street parking with no metered zones or parking garages necessary.
Things to do in Aberdeen on Glen
- Enjoy outdoor recreation and walking paths at nearby Carrollwood Village Park
- Explore local shopping and dining centers along North Dale Mabry Highway
- Take a short drive to Lake Park for hiking trails, BMX track, and nature viewing
Local favorites
- Villaggio Ristorante · Italian Restaurant · 4.6★ (480)Upscale neighborhood dining serving traditional Italian pastas, seafood, and fine wine.
- The Brass Tap - Carrollwood · Bar / Pub · 4.5★ (850)Popular local spot offering dozens of craft beers on tap and elevated pub bites.
- Spaddy's Coffee Co. · Coffee Shop · 4.8★ (320)Relaxed cafe nearby serving specialty espresso drinks, teas, and light breakfast pastries.
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.