Is Azle Grove safe?
Azle, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Azle Grove as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Azle Grove
“Go. Azle Grove is a calm, low-crime suburban residential area where visitors will encounter virtually no street crime. While highly car-dependent with minimal walkable attractions within the neighborhood itself, it provides a safe, peaceful environment with easy vehicle access to Eagle Mountain Lake and local dining.”
About the area
Azle Grove is a quiet, established residential neighborhood located in the suburban lakeside community of Azle, northwest of Fort Worth. The area is defined by single-family homes, mature trees, and a relaxed semi-rural pace of life. Visitors primarily pass through or stay when visiting family or enjoying outdoor recreation on Eagle Mountain Lake.
- Suburban / Quiet
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
- Semi-Rural
Walking and biking in Azle Grove
Walk score: 24/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There is no bike-share program and no dedicated bike lane infrastructure in the neighborhood, requiring cyclists to share standard suburban roadways with motorized traffic.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than both Texas and national averages.
- Strong single-family homeownership base with established, stable households.
- Quick vehicular access to Eagle Mountain Lake parks and Highway 199 amenities.
Cons
- Zero public transportation access, requiring a personal vehicle for all trips.
- Absence of continuous sidewalks and limited street lighting on neighborhood roads.
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like unlocked vehicle thefts.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Azle Grove or the broader Azle residential area, with no established encampments or street panhandling observed.
What Azle Grove is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe as residents leave for work and morning dog walkers take to the local streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Low-traffic and relaxed with clear visibility, making neighborhood walks completely safe.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and quiet with residents indoors or in yards, maintaining a very safe environment.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and dark due to minimal streetlights, though serious criminal activity remains rare.
Transit, parking and getting around
Azle Grove has no local fixed-route public transit; Trinity Metro does not service Azle directly, and the nearest commuter rail stations (TEXRail / TRE) are more than a 25-minute drive away in Fort Worth.
Parking is completely hassle-free with spacious private driveways and unrestricted, free curbside parking along all residential streets.
Things to do in Azle Grove
- Walk the paved nature trails and let children play at nearby Azle Central Park.
- Launch a boat, swim, or fish along the shoreline at Shady Grove Park on Eagle Mountain Lake.
- Explore antique shops and local diners along Main Street and the Jacksboro Highway corridor.
Local favorites
- Red's Burger House · Hamburger Restaurant · 4.6★ (680)Beloved local counter-service eatery serving hearty specialty burgers, seasoned fries, and hand-spun shakes.
- El Paseo Mexican Restaurant · Tex-Mex Restaurant · 4.4★ (1250)Longstanding neighborhood staple offering traditional combination platters, sizzling fajitas, and margaritas.
- Vance Godbey's · American Restaurant · 4.3★ (460)Historic country dining venue renowned for its classic Southern buffet, fried chicken, and smoked meats.
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Common questions about Azle Grove
Is Azle Grove safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Azle Grove a good place to live?
On safety, Azle Grove scores 81/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Azle Grove?
Walk score 24/100 and bike score 28/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Azle Grove are safer?
Stafford Place (84), Sanctuary (82) score higher nearby.
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