Is Amanda safe?
Tampa, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Amanda as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on Amanda
“Go with care. Amanda is a residential pocket in East Tampa that offers convenient highway access but experiences above-average rates of property and violent crime. Visitors should stay alert, stick to main roads after dark, and secure parked vehicles.”
East Tampa continues to receive targeted community policing initiatives and city infrastructure grants to combat recurring property crime and improve street lighting.
About the area
Amanda is a modest, primarily residential community in East Tampa characterized by single-family bungalows, mid-century ranch homes, and leafy residential roads. While situated just minutes from vibrant districts like Ybor City and Seminole Heights, the immediate area has limited commercial attractions and noticeable socio-economic challenges.
- Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet Pockets
- Developing
Walking and biking in Amanda
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 46/100
Dedicated bike infrastructure is sparse on local streets, though cyclists can access the McKay Bay Trail and local park pathways a short ride to the south.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Convenient central location with rapid access to Interstate 4 and Interstate 275
- Close driving distance to major cultural hubs like historic Ybor City and Downtown Tampa
- Lower traffic congestion on interior residential streets compared to urban cores
Cons
- Property crime and violent crime rates exceed national and citywide averages
- Elevated poverty rate with pockets of vacant lots and aging housing stock
- Inconsistent sidewalk coverage and limited street illumination at night
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is low within the interior residential blocks but becomes noticeable near commercial strip centers and transit stops along major perimeter avenues.
What Amanda is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents heading to work and school buses operating; safe for casual strolls.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Relatively calm, though traffic increases along surrounding commercial thoroughfares.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential feel, but low lighting on secondary streets warrants extra vigilance.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Activity drops significantly; walking alone is not recommended due to safety concerns and minimal foot traffic.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transportation is provided by Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) bus routes operating along nearby arterial corridors like 22nd Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard; there is no direct passenger rail service in the neighborhood.
Parking is almost entirely free on private driveways and residential curbsides; finding a spot is straightforward with no metered zones or parking garages.
Things to do in Amanda
- Browse collections and community exhibits at the nearby C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Public Library
- Play a round of disc golf or walk the tree-lined paths at nearby 22nd Street Park
- Take a short drive south to explore the historic brick streets, cigar factories, and dining in Ybor City
Local favorites
- Mr. B's Southern Kitchen · Southern Restaurant · 4.5★ (1150)Popular local soul food staple serving fried chicken, ribs, macaroni and cheese, and hearty sides.
- Taqueria Emanuel · Mexican Restaurant · 4.6★ (420)Casual, authentic spot known for fresh tacos, tortas, and flavorful salsas.
- Brocato's Sandwich Shop · Sandwich Shop · 4.4★ (3800)Historic Tampa institution famous for massive Cuban sandwiches and stuffed devil crabs.
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.