Is Beverly Hills (TX) safe?
Beverly Hills, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Beverly Hills (TX) as “Go, stay aware”.
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Gogo's take on Beverly Hills (TX)
“Go with care. Beverly Hills is a modest, quiet residential enclave surrounded by Waco that poses little danger for daytime visits or commercial stops. While property crime and lower socioeconomic indicators warrant general urban awareness, violent crime against strangers is uncommon.”
About the area
Beverly Hills is a small incorporated city completely surrounded by Waco, featuring post-war single-family homes and neighborhood commercial strips along its main thoroughfares. It maintains its own municipal services and police department, giving it a somewhat distinct, close-knit suburban character within the broader Waco metro.
- Quiet Suburban
- Working-Class
- Car-Dependent
- Enclave
Walking and biking in Beverly Hills (TX)
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 46/100
There are no dedicated bike-share stations or protected bike lanes within the enclave; cyclists must share low-speed residential roadways.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Dedicated local municipal police department provides responsive patrols across a compact area
- Primarily quiet, established single-family residential blocks
- Convenient access to major Waco thoroughfares like Valley Mills Drive and Highway 6
Cons
- Poverty rates and median household incomes lag below state and national averages
- Elevated rates of opportunistic property crime and vehicle break-ins along commercial edges
- Inconsistent sidewalk infrastructure and lighting on interior residential roads
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the interior residential neighborhoods, though occasional transient foot traffic occurs along the major commercial arterial borders with Waco.
What Beverly Hills (TX) is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and calm as residents head to work and local diners see steady morning traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Generally quiet residential streets with moderate traffic along Valley Mills Drive and corridor intersections.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Settles down early with low foot traffic, feeling safe along well-lit main streets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low activity with darker residential side streets where standard nighttime precautions are advisable.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by Waco Transit System, with nearby bus routes along Valley Mills Drive and Franklin Avenue connecting to the downtown transit hub.
Parking is exceptionally easy throughout the city, with ample free surface lots at businesses and open residential street parking.
Things to do in Beverly Hills (TX)
- Relax or let kids play at the Beverly Hills City Park
- Browse local shopping and dining centers along nearby South Valley Mills Drive
- Take a short drive to explore downtown Waco and the Magnolia Market complex
Local favorites
- Kim's Diner · Diner · 4.5★ (1150)A classic local retro diner serving hearty breakfast platters and comfort food staples.
- Taqueria El Crucero · Mexican Restaurant · 4.6★ (780)Popular neighborhood spot known for authentic breakfast tacos, pupusas, and tortas.
- Dubl-R Old Fashioned Burgers · Hamburger Restaurant · 4.7★ (1280)Historic nearby counter-serve joint famous for traditional smash-style Texas burgers.
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Common questions about Beverly Hills (TX)
Is Beverly Hills (TX) safe to walk at night?
Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.
Is Beverly Hills (TX) a good place to live?
On safety, Beverly Hills (TX) scores 68/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.
How walkable is Beverly Hills (TX)?
Walk score 42/100 and bike score 46/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Beverly Hills (TX) are safer?
Waterford Village (83), Dean Highland (76) score higher nearby.
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