Is Anona safe?
Largo, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Anona as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Anona
“Go. Anona is an established, quiet residential enclave in Largo with very low violent crime and a laid-back coastal suburban vibe. It is completely safe for families and visitors staying in vacation rentals or passing through toward the barrier island beaches.”
About the area
Anona is an older, leafy residential community situated in southwest Largo near the Intracoastal Waterway and Indian Rocks Beach. Characterized by mid-century single-family homes, mature oaks, and quiet cul-de-sacs, the area offers a relaxed, unhurried pace of life close to Pinellas County parks and Gulf beaches.
- Suburban / Residential
- Quiet / Peaceful
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Anona
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 63/100
The neighborhood sits immediately adjacent to the multi-use Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail, offering safe, dedicated long-distance cycling routes across Pinellas County, though bike-share kiosks are not present.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than both the Largo citywide and national averages
- High rates of stable homeownership with well-maintained properties and quiet streets
- Prime proximity to Walsingham Park, the Florida Botanical Gardens, and Indian Rocks Beach
- Low density and minimal commercial traffic inside the interior residential blocks
Cons
- Car dependence is high due to limited sidewalks on interior residential streets
- Indian Rocks Road and Walsingham Road can experience heavy tourist and commuter congestion
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle burglaries if cars are left unlocked overnight
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within Anona's residential streets, with only occasional individuals or panhandlers seen along the major commercial intersections of Walsingham Road.
What Anona is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant, with retirees and dog walkers enjoying the shaded residential lanes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet within neighborhoods, though thoroughfares like Indian Rocks Road see steady vehicle traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Subdued and comfortable, with residents walking pets and minimal commercial noise.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Dark and very quiet; while safe, low street lighting means carrying a flashlight is recommended if walking.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA), with Route 68 and nearby Route 59 providing bus service along adjacent arterials. There is no rail transit in the area, and a personal vehicle is the primary mode of travel.
Residential street parking is easy and free in neighborhood areas, while commercial plazas along Indian Rocks Road and Walsingham Road offer ample free private surface parking.
Things to do in Anona
- Stroll through the lush display gardens and nature trails at the nearby Florida Botanical Gardens
- Hop onto the Pinellas Trail corridor for a scenic bike ride south toward Seminole or north to Dunedin
- Spend a relaxing afternoon fishing, walking lakeside paths, or launching a kayak at Walsingham Park
Local favorites
- E & E Stakeout Grill · American Restaurant · 4.6★ (1650)A long-running, upscale neighborhood staple serving prime steaks, fresh seafood, and craft cocktails.
- Maggie Mae's on the Bluffs · Breakfast & Brunch · 4.7★ (1420)A beloved classic diner known for hearty breakfast plates, benedicts, and cozy retro charm.
- Anona United Methodist Church Community Thrift Shop · Thrift Store · 4.5★ (190)A popular local charity thrift shop offering curated second-hand goods, books, and home decor.
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.