Is Belle Meadows safe?
Cleburne, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Belle Meadows as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Belle Meadows
“Go. Belle Meadows is a peaceful, family-oriented suburban neighborhood in northern Cleburne with very low crime rates and a quiet community feel. Visitors will find a secure environment characterized by well-kept single-family homes and little through traffic.”
About the area
Belle Meadows is an established residential subdivision situated in northern Cleburne, Texas, offering quiet suburban streets and manicured lawns. It primarily serves as a bedroom community for local workers and commuters heading north into the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
- Quiet Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Safe & Residential
Walking and biking in Belle Meadows
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes or bike-share hubs in the neighborhood, though the low-traffic residential streets are safe and quiet enough for casual cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to urban centers in the metroplex
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family housing contributing to neighborhood stability
- Quiet cul-de-sacs and low-speed residential streets with minimal non-resident traffic
- Quick road access to the Chisholm Trail Parkway for convenient travel to Fort Worth
Cons
- Virtually no commercial amenities or dining within immediate walking distance
- Completely car-dependent with absent standard fixed-route public transit
- Limited street lighting on some interior residential residential stretches after dark
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not an issue in Belle Meadows, with no encampments or panhandling present in this residential development.
What Belle Meadows is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant, with residents walking dogs and children heading to local school bus stops.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and low-traffic, with routine suburban activity and delivery vehicles traversing the streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet as families return home from work, feeling secure and relaxed for evening walks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and silent, with virtually zero foot traffic and a very safe atmosphere overall.
Transit, parking and getting around
There is no fixed-route bus or rail transit in Belle Meadows; public transportation is limited to City-link, an on-demand curb-to-curb transit service provided across Johnson County.
Parking is exceptionally easy and free, with ample private driveway space and abundant, unrestricted residential street parking.
Things to do in Belle Meadows
- Take a morning jog or dog walk along the quiet residential loops of the neighborhood
- Tee off at the nearby Cleburne Golf Links situated a short drive away along Lake Pat Cleburne
- Spend an afternoon enjoying sports fields and open green spaces at nearby Winston Patrick McGregor Park
Local favorites
- Burger Bar · American Restaurant · 4.6★ (1250)Historic, tiny local staple serving classic counter-service smashburgers since 1949 in nearby downtown.
- Pastafina · Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (1100)Popular local Italian eatery offering generous pasta portions, garlic rolls, and warm hospitality.
- Cleburne Golf Links · Golf Course · 4.3★ (380)Scenic 18-hole municipal championship golf course offering lake views and a full driving range.
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Common questions about Belle Meadows
Is Belle Meadows safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Belle Meadows a good place to live?
On safety, Belle Meadows scores 82/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Belle Meadows?
Walk score 18/100 and bike score 28/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Belle Meadows are safer?
Bent Creek (Cleburne) (84) score higher nearby.
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