Is Arnett Benson safe?
Lubbock, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Arnett Benson as “Caution”.
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Gogo's take on Arnett Benson
“Go with care. Arnett Benson is an older, working-class residential neighborhood immediately north of Texas Tech University with authentic local eateries and community parks. Visitors should remain mindful of above-average property crime and localized violent crime, especially after dark.”
About the area
Arnett Benson is a historically working-class neighborhood in northwest Lubbock, bounded roughly by Erskine Street, Clovis Highway, University Avenue, and 4th Street. It features modest mid-century single-family homes, small multi-family rentals, and industrial-commercial corridors along its northern edge.
- Working-Class
- Car-Dependent
- Historic Barrio
- College Adjacent
Walking and biking in Arnett Benson
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 53/100
The terrain is completely flat and low-traffic interior streets are rideable, though there are virtually no dedicated bike lanes or direct greenway connections.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Direct proximity to Texas Tech University and the medical district
- Home to authentic, longstanding Mexican and Tex-Mex dining staples
- Generous street parking and quick vehicle access to Loop 289 and Clovis Highway
Cons
- Elevated rates of property crime, specifically vehicle burglaries and catalytic converter thefts
- Poverty rate well above the Lubbock citywide average with pockets of neglected housing
- Limited pedestrian infrastructure with missing sidewalks and sparse street lighting on residential blocks
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is moderately present, mostly concentrated along the Clovis Highway commercial strip, bus stops, and vacant lots near railroad tracks, but large encampments are uncommon within interior residential blocks.
What Arnett Benson is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Quiet and calm as residents commute and local taco joints open for breakfast, feeling generally safe.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Active residential flow and commercial traffic along Clovis Road and 4th Street; normal caution is advised.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Activity concentrates around major roadways; side streets quiet down and visibility decreases due to spotty lighting.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Noticeable uptick in safety risks, with deserted residential streets experiencing higher rates of property crime and occasional disturbances.
Transit, parking and getting around
Citibus provides local bus service to the area via Route 4 and Route 12, offering connections to the Downtown Transfer Plaza and Texas Tech University; there is no light rail or BRT service in Lubbock.
Parking is abundant and entirely free throughout the neighborhood, including unrestricted curbside street parking and surface lots at local businesses.
Things to do in Arnett Benson
- Enjoy authentic northern Mexican and Tex-Mex comfort food along Clovis Road
- Visit local green spaces like Rawlins Park for community recreation and sports fields
- Catch Texas Tech sporting events just across 4th Street on the university campus
Local favorites
- Montelongo's Mexican Restaurant · Tex-Mex Restaurant · 4.4★ (1300)A legendary family-owned Lubbock staple known for classic enchiladas, salsa, and handmade flour tortillas.
- Taqueria Autlan · Mexican Restaurant · 4.5★ (850)Authentic, no-frills taqueria serving birria, street tacos, and hearty caldos on Clovis Road.
- Josie's Mexican Food · Mexican Drive-Thru · 4.2★ (600)Local chain favorite dishing out late-night breakfast burritos, tacos, and signature hot sauce.
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Common questions about Arnett Benson
Is Arnett Benson safe to walk at night?
Take care after dark: stick to lit main streets or take a ride.
Is Arnett Benson a good place to live?
On safety, Arnett Benson scores 54/100 — below average, so visit at different times of day before deciding to move.
How walkable is Arnett Benson?
Walk score 42/100 and bike score 53/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Arnett Benson are safer?
Cantibury Pointe (81), The Carlton House (72), University Pointe (70) score higher nearby.
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