Is Anselmi Acres safe?
Tampa, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Anselmi Acres as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Anselmi Acres
“Go with care. Anselmi Acres is primarily a quiet, working-class residential subdivision in West Tampa with low tourist appeal but generally manageable safety during daylight hours. Visitors should practice standard vehicle and property awareness, particularly after dark.”
About the area
Anselmi Acres is a compact, tucked-away residential enclave situated in northwest Tampa near major transit corridors like West Hillsborough Avenue. The neighborhood consists mainly of mid-century single-family ranch homes and local suburban streets. It serves almost entirely as a residential community with commercial services located along its periphery.
- Quiet Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Working-Class Pocket
- Suburban Feel
Walking and biking in Anselmi Acres
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 52/100
There is no dedicated municipal bike-share station within Anselmi Acres; cyclists share standard roads with vehicles and can connect south toward the Courtney Campbell Trail via major arterials.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Primarily single-family residential pocket insulated from high-density nightlife disturbances
- Moderate violent crime rates compared to denser inner-city urban cores of Tampa
- Convenient driving access to Tampa International Airport and major West Tampa commercial hubs
Cons
- Incidents of opportunistic property crimes and vehicle break-ins typical of peripheral commercial corridors
- Lack of continuous sidewalk infrastructure and street lighting on residential side streets
- Pockets of lower median income and aging rental housing stock relative to Hillsborough County averages
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the interior residential streets, though individuals experiencing homelessness and panhandling can occasionally be observed near major intersections along Hillsborough Avenue.
What Anselmi Acres is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with local residents commuting to work and school; walking and driving are very safe.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm residential atmosphere with light neighborhood traffic, feeling generally secure.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet as commercial activity winds down along arterial roads, though dim lighting warrants general awareness.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic; it is advisable to keep vehicles locked and stick to well-lit main thoroughfares.
Transit, parking and getting around
Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) provides local bus service along nearby major arteries including Route 34 along Hillsborough Avenue, but there is no direct passenger rail service in the immediate area.
Street parking is generally free and unmetered along residential roads, while strip malls and restaurants along main thoroughfares offer ample free surface parking lots.
Things to do in Anselmi Acres
- Sample authentic Latin and Cuban cuisine along neighboring West Hillsborough Avenue
- Take a short drive to Al Lopez Park for paved walking paths, fishing ponds, and nature trails
- Explore shopping and dining options at the nearby WestShore Plaza and International Plaza districts
Local favorites
- Arco Iris Cafe · Cuban Restaurant · 4.5★ (1650)Longtime local staple serving generous portions of traditional Cuban and Chinese-Cuban fare.
- La Teresita Restaurant · Cuban / Latin Restaurant · 4.6★ (5800)Famous West Tampa institution offering classic Cuban sandwiches and cafeteria-style comfort food.
- Brocato's Sandwich Shop · Deli / Sandwich Shop · 4.5★ (3200)Legendary area deli celebrated for enormous stuffed deviled crabs and hearty Cuban sandwiches.
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.