Is Arabian Acres safe?
Tampa, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Arabian Acres as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Arabian Acres
“Go with care. Arabian Acres is a quiet, modest residential enclave in North Tampa that poses few dangers to visitors during normal daytime hours. While property crimes like vehicle break-ins occur along bordering commercial corridors, serious violent crime is relatively uncommon within the residential streets.”
About the area
Arabian Acres is an established, predominantly single-family neighborhood located in North Tampa near the Forest Hills area. The area features mid-century ranch homes, mature shade trees, and a low-key suburban atmosphere with quick access to North Armenia Avenue and Busch Boulevard.
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet Residential
- Modest Suburban
Walking and biking in Arabian Acres
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 44/100
There are no dedicated bike-share hubs in the immediate area, and cyclists must navigate shared roadways without buffered bike lanes to reach regional trail connections.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Lower rate of violent crime compared to Tampa's more urban core neighborhoods
- Stable residential pocket with high rates of long-term homeownership
- Convenient driving access to I-275 and major north-south commercial corridors
Cons
- Elevated property crime and opportunistic vehicle break-ins along perimeter thoroughfares
- Lacks pedestrian infrastructure, with missing sidewalks on several residential streets
- Aging housing stock with occasional code compliance and street lighting gaps
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the interior residential blocks of Arabian Acres, though occasional panhandling and unhoused individuals may be seen near bus stops along Busch Boulevard and North Armenia Avenue.
What Arabian Acres is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with locals commuting to work and school traffic on the perimeter roads.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet residential environment with steady vehicular traffic along main arteries.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Generally safe, though foot traffic is sparse and residential side streets become fairly dim.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Subdued but caution is warranted; stick to well-lit main corridors and keep vehicles locked.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART), with local bus service (Route 14 and Route 39) running along N Armenia Ave and Busch Blvd; there is no passenger rail or BRT directly serving the neighborhood.
Free and ample private driveway and residential curb parking is standard throughout the neighborhood, with free surface lots available at all surrounding strip plazas.
Things to do in Arabian Acres
- Explore local Latin American and Caribbean bakeries and eateries along North Armenia Avenue
- Enjoy outdoor recreation and walking paths at nearby Countryway or Forest Hills community parks
- Take a short drive south to the historic Lowry Park Zoo (ZooTampa)
Local favorites
- La Pequeña Colombia · Colombian Restaurant · 4.4★ (2350)Vibrant and authentic eatery serving traditional Colombian platters, empanadas, and fresh juices.
- Mr. Empanada · Latin American Restaurant · 4.3★ (890)Local chain outpost beloved for deep-fried specialty empanadas with diverse savory fillings.
- Babe's Pizza · Pizza Restaurant · 4.5★ (1150)Longtime local spot known for double-crust specialty pies and classic Italian-American comfort food.
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.