Is Almima safe?
Tampa, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Almima as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on Almima
“Go with care. Almima is a modest, primarily working-class residential pocket in central-north Tampa that sees little direct tourist traffic. While daytime visits are generally peaceful, property crime and occasional commercial corridor disturbances along nearby arterials warrant basic situational awareness, especially after dark.”
Recent Tampa Police Department community reports highlight periodic vehicle burglaries and minor property offenses near adjacent commercial transit corridors.
About the area
Almima is a small, quiet residential community situated in north-central Tampa with a blend of mid-century single-family homes and small rental properties. It offers close proximity to major thoroughfares like North Armenia Avenue and West Hillsborough Avenue, granting easy access to authentic Latin dining and nearby attractions.
- Quiet Residential
- Working-Class
- Car-Dependent
- Culturally Diverse
Walking and biking in Almima
Walk score: 52/100 · Bike score: 48/100
Shared-use bike infrastructure is minimal inside Almima, though cyclists can access painted lanes along sections of Armenia Avenue and connect to the nearby Hillsborough River trail systems.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Lower violent crime rates compared to higher-density urban core districts in Tampa
- Close proximity to North Armenia Avenue's vibrant cultural eateries and local grocers
- Central location providing quick 10-to-15-minute drives to Downtown Tampa, Westshore, and Tampa International Airport
- Predominantly quiet, established residential streets with low through-traffic
Cons
- Elevated rate of opportunistic property crime, especially vehicle break-ins along perimeter streets
- Pedestrian infrastructure is inconsistent with missing sidewalks and dim street lighting in interior blocks
- Higher poverty rate and lower median household income compared to the broader Hillsborough County average
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is low within the interior residential blocks of Almima, though individuals seeking shade or panhandling can occasionally be seen near busy intersections along Hillsborough and Armenia Avenues.
What Almima is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and calm as residents commute to work, making it safe for morning strolls and dog walking.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet residential feel with moderate local delivery and commercial traffic on boundary streets, presenting few safety concerns.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Activity slows down on residential blocks; streets are generally safe but lack strong lighting off the main corridors.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet with minimal pedestrian presence; standard urban precautions against opportunistic vehicle and property crime are recommended.
Transit, parking and getting around
Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) provides local bus service along nearby corridors including Routes 14 (Armenia Ave) and 34 (Hillsborough Ave), connecting riders to Downtown Tampa and the Marion Transit Center.
Free residential street parking and private driveways are standard throughout the neighborhood, and commercial strip plazas along major perimeter avenues offer ample free surface lots.
Things to do in Almima
- Explore authentic Cuban, Colombian, and Caribbean bakeries and eateries along North Armenia Avenue
- Visit nearby ZooTampa at Lowry Park, located just minutes north along the Hillsborough River
- Take a short trip down to the historic cigar district in West Tampa and Ybor City for cultural tours and dining
Local favorites
- West Tampa Sandwich Shop · Cuban Restaurant · 4.6★ (3250)Legendary community eatery renowned for authentic pressed Cuban sandwiches, cafe con leche, and hearty breakfast specials.
- Arco-Iris Restaurant · Cuban & Chinese-Latin Restaurant · 4.5★ (1840)Longstanding local staple serving generous portions of traditional Cuban favorites and Latin-style fried rice.
- La Pequena Colombia · Colombian Restaurant · 4.4★ (1120)Popular nearby dining spot offering authentic Colombian bandeja paisa, empanadas, and fresh tropical fruit juices.
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.