Is Berkeley Square safe?
Arlington, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Berkeley Square as “Go, stay aware”.
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Gogo's take on Berkeley Square
“Go. Berkeley Square is a calm, established residential neighborhood in Arlington with negligible safety concerns for casual visitors during the day. Standard suburban precautions, particularly locking vehicles and remaining aware after dark near adjacent commercial corridors, are sufficient.”
About the area
Berkeley Square is a traditional mid-century and 1980s suburban neighborhood located in central-east Arlington. Primarily composed of single-family residences, it offers a peaceful residential feel while sitting within minutes of major arterial shopping, dining, and the city's entertainment hub.
- Suburban / Quiet
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
- Established Neighborhood
Walking and biking in Berkeley Square
Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There are no municipal bike-share stations in the area, and dedicated bike lanes are scarce; cycling is best kept to interior neighborhood streets or paved trails in local parks like Vandergriff Park.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low rate of violent crime compared to the wider Dallas-Fort Worth metro average
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes ensuring stable neighborhood upkeep
- Quiet interior streets with minimal non-local vehicle traffic
Cons
- Periodic opportunistic property crimes such as vehicle break-ins and theft from yards
- Adjacent commercial corridors along Pioneer Parkway experience higher localized crime rates
- Strict car dependency requires navigating high-speed arterial roadways for all basic amenities
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is rare within the interior residential streets of Berkeley Square. Unhoused individuals and occasional panhandling are primarily observed near high-traffic retail intersections along East Pioneer Parkway.
What Berkeley Square is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and safe, with residents commuting or walking dogs along low-traffic residential streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and secure throughout the residential blocks with steady, orderly activity.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Peaceful and low-key; standard residential lighting makes it comfortable for evening strolls.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Generally quiet and safe within the neighborhood core, though perimeter commercial strips require heightened awareness.
Transit, parking and getting around
Arlington does not operate a traditional fixed-route bus service; public transit is handled through the Via Arlington on-demand rideshare microtransit system, with the nearest commuter rail connection being the TRE CentrePort/DFW Airport Station roughly 10 miles away.
Curbside street parking is free and widely available throughout residential blocks, and nearby shopping plazas provide spacious free surface parking lots.
Things to do in Berkeley Square
- Visit nearby Vandergriff Park for paved walking paths, sports facilities, and the Bob Duncan Center.
- Sample the wide variety of authentic international dining along East Pioneer Parkway.
- Take a short 10-minute drive north to explore Arlington's major sports venues, including AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field.
Local favorites
- A Taste of Europe · Eastern European Restaurant & Deli · 4.7★ (790)A long-running, cozy European restaurant and grocery offering classic pierogis, schnitzel, and imported specialties.
- Bay 34th Street Pizzeria · Pizza Restaurant · 4.5★ (630)Popular local strip-mall pizzeria serving authentic New York-style thin crust pies and calzones.
- Al-Amir Lebanese Restaurant · Middle Eastern Restaurant · 4.4★ (510)Lively Mediterranean dining spot offering traditional Lebanese platters, hookah, and weekend entertainment.
Neighborhoods near Berkeley Square
Common questions about Berkeley Square
Is Berkeley Square safe to walk at night?
Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.
Is Berkeley Square a good place to live?
On safety, Berkeley Square scores 74/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.
How walkable is Berkeley Square?
Walk score 32/100 and bike score 38/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Berkeley Square are safer?
Southwind (84), Deer Cove (82), Ivy Glen (81) score higher nearby.
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