Is Amber Sweet Farms safe?
Tampa, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Amber Sweet Farms as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Amber Sweet Farms
“Go. Amber Sweet Farms is a quiet, low-crime suburban residential enclave in northwest Hillsborough County near Citrus Park. Visitors have little reason to worry about personal safety during normal activities, provided basic suburban awareness and vehicle security precautions are observed.”
About the area
Amber Sweet Farms is an established suburban community in northwestern Tampa characterized by single-family homes, manicured lawns, and tranquil residential streets. It primarily serves as a peaceful bedroom community with convenient access to commercial hubs along Gunn Highway and Sheldon Road.
- Quiet Suburban
- Family-Oriented
- Car-Dependent
- Residential
Walking and biking in Amber Sweet Farms
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 42/100
No public bike-share stations exist here, but the neighborhood provides easy road access to trailheads along the popular, multi-use Upper Tampa Bay Trail.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime and property crime rates compared to the broader Tampa metropolitan average
- High rates of owner-occupied housing and well-maintained single-family properties
- Solid middle-to-upper-middle-class household incomes with low area poverty levels
- Close proximity to the Upper Tampa Bay Trail and regional suburban shopping hubs
Cons
- Highly car-dependent layout with minimal commercial activity directly inside the subdivision
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like unlocked vehicle burglaries common to suburban neighborhoods
- Limited public lighting on some interior residential cul-de-sacs at night
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within Amber Sweet Farms, though occasional individuals may be observed near major arterial retail intersections along Gunn Highway or Dale Mabry Highway.
What Amber Sweet Farms is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents jogging, walking dogs, and commuting without safety concerns.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet residential streets with minimal through-traffic and a safe, relaxed environment.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and family-friendly with neighborhood walkers out before dusk; standard suburban visibility.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely low activity and very dark on side streets, but remains secure and safe for residents and visitors.
Transit, parking and getting around
Transit in the area is operated by Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART); bus service is sparse along major perimeter arterials like Gunn Highway (Route 39 nearby), and there is no passenger rail or BRT serving the neighborhood.
Parking is exceptionally easy, with ample private driveway parking and unrestricted, free residential curbside parking throughout the neighborhood.
Things to do in Amber Sweet Farms
- Hop on the Upper Tampa Bay Trail nearby for miles of paved cycling, jogging, and nature viewing
- Shop, catch a movie, or dine at the nearby Westfield Citrus Park complex
- Explore local nature and wetlands at the nearby Lake Park recreation area
Local favorites
- Ballyhoo Grill · Seafood Restaurant · 4.3★ (3200)A relaxed local seafood and grill spot on Gunn Highway known for fresh catches, steaks, and a lively patio.
- The Fat Rabbit Pub · Gastropub · 4.5★ (1150)A popular neighborhood tavern offering craft draft beers, gourmet burgers, and upscale pub fare.
- Mojo Books & Records · Book & Record Store · 4.7★ (1400)A beloved independent shop offering vinyl, used books, vegan coffee, and unique pop culture items a short drive away.
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.