Is Andover Village safe?
Tampa, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Andover Village as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Andover Village
“Go. Andover Village is a calm, predominantly residential suburban community with low levels of violent crime. While it lacks major tourist attractions within the neighborhood itself, it provides a safe, quiet environment where visitors need only exercise standard suburban precautions.”
About the area
Andover Village is a tranquil residential neighborhood situated in northern Tampa near the New Tampa corridor. The area is characterized by single-family subdivisions, townhomes, and lush Florida greenery. It offers easy access to regional nature preserves, golf courses, and commercial retail centers along major thoroughfares.
- Suburban
- Quiet
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Andover Village
Walk score: 25/100 · Bike score: 38/100
Neighborhood streets are quiet enough for leisure biking, and the nearby Flatwoods Loop provides exceptional paved off-road cycling. There are no municipal bike-share stations in the immediate vicinity.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to urban Tampa cores
- Well-maintained suburban properties and stable median household incomes
- Quiet, low-traffic residential streets ideal for quiet stays
- Convenient proximity to regional nature parks like Flatwoods Wilderness
Cons
- Susceptible to opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle trespass
- Extremely car-dependent with virtually no walkability to daily amenities
- Limited public transit and lack of distinct neighborhood cultural venues
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within the residential streets of Andover Village, though occasional panhandling may occur at major arterial intersections and commercial strip mall entrances.
What Andover Village is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant, with residents walking dogs and light neighborhood traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet and relaxed, with standard delivery traffic and calm residential streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Low-key and safe for an evening walk within the residential subdivisions.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Deserted and tranquil, safe overall though visitors should keep vehicles locked to prevent opportunistic theft.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) via bus routes along major arterials like Bruce B. Downs Blvd, but local coverage inside subdivisions is nonexistent. There is no passenger rail service in this suburban area.
Parking is plentiful and free throughout the area, consisting of private residential driveways, dedicated community lots, and spacious retail center parking plazas.
Things to do in Andover Village
- Cycle or walk the paved 7-mile multi-use loop at nearby Flatwoods Wilderness Park
- Spend a relaxing afternoon shopping and dining along Bruce B. Downs Boulevard
- Play a round of golf or practice your swing at nearby public golf courses in North Tampa
Local favorites
- Mr. Dunderbak's Biergarten and Brewery · German Restaurant · 4.7★ (3250)Longstanding local institution serving authentic German dishes, house-brewed beers, and European deli items.
- Liang's Bistro Asian Cuisine · Asian Restaurant · 4.5★ (980)Cozy neighborhood fixture dishing up made-to-order Pan-Asian classics and noodle dishes.
- Acropolis Greek Taverna - New Tampa · Greek Restaurant · 4.4★ (1460)Lively Mediterranean dining spot offering classic platters, gyros, and outdoor seating.
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.