Is Biarritz Village safe?
Tampa, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Biarritz Village as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Biarritz Village
“Go. Biarritz Village is a quiet, well-maintained residential community in Tampa's suburban Carrollwood area that benefits from low violent crime. While it holds little appeal for typical tourism, it provides a safe, peaceful stay for guests and visitors.”
About the area
Biarritz Village is an established condominium and townhouse neighborhood situated in the greater Carrollwood area of North Tampa. It features mature landscaping, private community streets, and easy access to the extensive commercial amenities along North Dale Mabry Highway.
- Suburban
- Quiet
- Residential
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Biarritz Village
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 45/100
There are no bike-share stations in the neighborhood, but local roads are low-traffic; major dedicated multi-use trails like the Upper Tampa Bay Trail require a short drive.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to central Tampa urban cores
- Stable suburban residential environment supported by active community associations
- Close proximity to grocery stores, health services, and dining along Dale Mabry Highway
- Quiet streets with virtually no pass-through commuter traffic
Cons
- Susceptible to occasional vehicle break-ins typical of suburban parking lots
- Heavily car-dependent layout with poor pedestrian connectivity to off-site amenities
- Lack of mixed-use spaces, cultural attractions, or nightlife within walking distance
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually non-existent within the interior residential complex, though individuals may occasionally be seen along commercial intersections on Dale Mabry Highway.
What Biarritz Village is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and safe, with residents walking dogs and heading out for morning commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Pleasant and quiet with low vehicular traffic and strong residential visibility.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and secure, though street lighting varies along interior courtyard walkways.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Subdued with almost no foot traffic; safe for residents but standard suburban awareness is advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
Transit is operated by Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART), with bus route 36 running along nearby North Dale Mabry Highway; there is no rail service in this suburban corridor.
Parking consists of open surface lots and designated resident/visitor spaces within the community; street parking is minimal and there are no parking meters or garages.
Things to do in Biarritz Village
- Stroll the quiet community walking paths and tree-shaded residential grounds
- Spend an afternoon enjoying the playgrounds, dog park, and splash pad at Carrollwood Village Park
- Play a round of golf or dine at the nearby Carrollwood Country Club
Local favorites
- Vizcaya Restaurant & Tapas Bar · Spanish Restaurant · 4.6★ (430)Elegant dining venue offering traditional Spanish tapas, paella, and fine wines.
- The Brass Tap - Carrollwood · Craft Beer Bar · 4.4★ (780)Laid-back neighborhood taphouse serving an extensive selection of local and regional craft brews.
- Carrollwood Village Park · Public Park · 4.8★ (1150)Sprawling county park featuring paved trails, outdoor fitness gear, a skate park, and picnic shelters.
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.