Is Allendale Terrace safe?
St. Petersburg, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Allendale Terrace as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Allendale Terrace
“Go. Allendale Terrace is one of the most established and tranquil historic residential neighborhoods in St. Petersburg, offering exceptionally safe streets for walking and admiring architecture. Standard vigilance against vehicle break-ins is all that is needed here.”
About the area
Allendale Terrace is an upscale, picturesque residential enclave in north-central St. Petersburg characterized by brick-paved streets, towering oak canopies, and historic 1920s to 1950s homes. While strictly residential with little internal commercial bustle, it borders active corridors along 4th Street North and Dr. MLK Jr. Street North.
- Historic / Tree-Lined
- Quiet Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Affluent
Walking and biking in Allendale Terrace
Walk score: 58/100 · Bike score: 68/100
Residential streets are comfortable for cycling, with easy connections east toward the protected 1st Street bike lanes and north toward the Pinellas Trail connectors.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly below-average violent crime rates compared to broader St. Petersburg
- High homeownership rate and well-maintained properties with strong community watch involvement
- Scenic brick streets with mature tree canopy providing natural traffic calming
Cons
- Periodic opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle trespassings
- Adjoining commercial corridors (MLK Jr. St and 38th Ave N) see heavier traffic and occasional property theft
- Limited street lighting on some interior residential residential blocks after dark
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within the interior residential streets of Allendale Terrace, though occasional individuals may pass along the bordering bus routes on MLK Jr. Street North.
What Allendale Terrace is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents jogging, dog-walking, and commuting under the shady oaks with very high safety.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and residential, feeling relaxed with light local traffic on the perimeter thoroughfares.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and pleasant as neighbors unwind on porches and stroll through the streets before dark.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and quiet; streets remain fundamentally safe, though lower ambient lighting warrants typical nocturnal awareness.
Transit, parking and getting around
Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) provides bus service along the neighborhood borders via Route 9 on MLK Jr. St N and Route 4 on 4th St N; the SunRunner BRT line is roughly 2.5 miles south in downtown St. Petersburg.
Free and ample street parking is available along most residential roads, and driveways accommodate most resident vehicles without restricted permits or parking meters.
Things to do in Allendale Terrace
- Take a self-guided architectural walking tour to view historic 1920s Mediterranean Revival and mid-century ranch homes along brick-paved roads
- Stroll under the historic live oak canopy and observe local birdlife around the neighborhood's lush residential blocks
- Explore the nearby dining and independent shopping options along the MLK Jr. Street North and 4th Street North corridors
Local favorites
- Trip's Diner · Diner · 4.6★ (3200)A bustling neighborhood staple serving classic comfort food, hefty breakfast platters, and hubcap-sized pancakes.
- Rollin' Oats Market & Cafe · Health Food Store & Cafe · 4.6★ (1250)Longstanding local organic grocer with a popular deli counter offering healthy prepared meals and smoothies.
- Sesh Brewing Company · Brewpub · 4.5★ (460)Spacious craft brewery and eatery serving house-brewed beers, seltzers, and a full tavern menu in a historic building nearby.
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.