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Is Ashley Oaks safe?

Tampa, Florida · safety score updated nightly

79out of 100

Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.

VibeLoco rates Ashley Oaks as “Go, stay aware”.

Gogo's take on Ashley Oaks

“Go. Ashley Oaks is a quiet, primarily residential suburban community in North Tampa that offers a peaceful, secure environment for residents and visitors. While nearby commercial corridors like Fletcher Avenue see occasional property crime, the residential streets remain very low in violent incidents. Standard suburban precautions, such as locking parked vehicles, are all that is needed.”

About the area

Ashley Oaks is an established suburban neighborhood in North Tampa characterized by single-family homes, mature oak trees, and a peaceful residential atmosphere. It sits within convenient driving distance of Lake Magdalene, Carrollwood amenities, and the University of South Florida campus. Visitors will find it predominantly residential with shopping and dining situated along the perimeter thoroughfares.

  • Quiet Suburban
  • Tree-Lined
  • Family-Friendly
  • Car-Dependent

Walking and biking in Ashley Oaks

Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 44/100

There is no local bike-share station in the immediate neighborhood, but the nearby Upper Tampa Bay Trail and Carrollwood Village multi-use paths are easily accessible by a short car drive.

Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice

Pros

  • Violent crime rates are significantly lower than Tampa city averages
  • High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes with well-maintained properties
  • Close driving proximity to Lake Magdalene, Carrollwood shopping, and USF
  • Stable household incomes and low local poverty rates

Cons

  • Car break-ins and occasional opportunistic property theft occur along nearby arterials
  • Very limited pedestrian infrastructure, requiring a car for nearly all errands
  • Heavy traffic and congestion along nearby major corridors like Fletcher Avenue and North Dale Mabry

Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within the residential streets of Ashley Oaks, though occasional panhandling may be observed near major commercial intersections along Fletcher Avenue.

What Ashley Oaks is like at each time of day

Morning · 5a – 11a
Peaceful and safe, with occasional joggers, dog walkers, and residents commuting to work.
Afternoon · 11a – 5p
Very quiet and secure, with light local residential traffic throughout the neighborhood.
Evening · 5p – 10p
Calm and residential; streets are safe for evening strolls although street lighting is limited in some spots.
Late night · 10p – 5a
Extremely low activity and generally safe, though visitors should ensure vehicles are locked and valuables are kept out of sight.

Transit, parking and getting around

Public transit is operated by Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART), with nearby bus routes running along Fletcher Avenue (such as Route 33), though service frequencies are moderate and a car is strongly recommended.

Parking is abundant and hassle-free, with ample private driveways and unrestricted, free residential street parking throughout the neighborhood.

Things to do in Ashley Oaks

  • Take a quiet walk or jog through the tree-lined residential streets of the community
  • Visit nearby Lake Magdalene for scenic lakeside views and peaceful green spaces
  • Explore shopping, dining, and family entertainment options along the North Dale Mabry corridor

Local favorites

  • The Great Catch · Seafood Restaurant · 4.5★ (1280)
    A casual local favorite serving fried fish baskets, shrimp po'boys, and classic hushpuppies.
  • Villagio Ristorante · Italian Restaurant · 4.6★ (540)
    An intimate, upscale-casual eatery offering authentic pasta dishes and traditional Italian classics.
  • Carrollwood Country Club · Golf & Country Club · 4.5★ (310)
    A private 27-hole championship golf course and club located a short drive west.

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.