Is Barrington Hills safe?
Clearwater, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Barrington Hills as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Barrington Hills
“Go. Barrington Hills is a peaceful, established residential community with very low violent crime rates and well-maintained properties. Visitors will find a secure environment ideal for quiet neighborhood strolls, though there are few commercial attractions directly inside the residential core.”
About the area
Barrington Hills is an established suburban neighborhood in Clearwater known for its single-family homes, lush mature tree canopy, and quiet cul-de-sacs. While strictly residential in character, it provides convenient access to major Clearwater thoroughfares, parks, and retail corridors.
- Quiet Suburb
- Tree-Lined Streets
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Barrington Hills
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 52/100
While Barrington Hills has no municipal bike-share stations, nearby access points connect cyclists directly to the Duke Energy Trail and the broader Pinellas County trail network.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly below-average violent crime rates compared to national and citywide averages
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes with well-kept landscaping
- Convenient proximity to regional parks and the Duke Energy Trail network
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like unlocked vehicle break-ins
- Lacks commercial venues, dining, or retail directly inside neighborhood limits
- Heavier traffic and congestion along bordering arterial roads during peak hours
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within the interior residential streets of Barrington Hills, though occasional panhandling may occur near major commercial intersections along US-19.
What Barrington Hills is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant, with residents walking dogs and exercising under shaded streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and safe residential rhythm with minimal local traffic except on border corridors.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and tranquil as residents return home; neighborhood streets remain quiet and safe.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic and quiet conditions; standard suburban awareness is all that is needed.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA), with bus routes running along peripheral corridors like Sunset Point Road and Belcher Road; personal vehicles are the primary mode of travel.
Street parking is generally free and accessible along residential curbs, with ample private driveway space throughout the subdivision.
Things to do in Barrington Hills
- Explore the nearby paved multi-use paths along the Duke Energy Trail
- Enjoy outdoor recreation and disc golf at nearby Cliff Stephens Park and Northeast Coachman Park
- Take a short drive to Clearwater Beach or Downtown Dunedin for dining and waterfront views
Local favorites
- Abe's Place Tap & Grill · American Restaurant & Pub · 4.6★ (3200)Popular local spot serving award-winning chicken wings, burgers, and an extensive craft beer list.
- Lenny's Restaurant · Diner / Breakfast Restaurant · 4.7★ (4850)Longtime Clearwater staple famous for hearty country breakfasts and complimentary fresh pastries.
- Rumba Island Bar & Grill · Caribbean Restaurant · 4.5★ (4100)Lively island-themed eatery featuring fresh seafood, tiki cocktails, and tropical patio seating.
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.