Is Bloomingdale safe?
Tampa, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Bloomingdale as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Bloomingdale
“Go. Bloomingdale is a quiet, affluent suburban community southeast of Tampa with low violent crime rates and well-kept residential subdivisions. It is exceptionally safe for families and visitors, though you will need a car to navigate the area comfortably.”
About the area
Bloomingdale is an expansive residential suburb located just south of Brandon in Hillsborough County. It features master-planned communities, tree-lined golf courses, neighborhood shopping plazas, and easy access to nature parks along the Alafia River.
- Suburban Enclave
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet & Residential
Walking and biking in Bloomingdale
Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There are no bike-share programs available, and while residential streets are suitable for casual biking, arterial roads lack dedicated, protected bike infrastructure.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than both Hillsborough County and national averages
- High median household income exceeding $95,000 with a very low poverty rate
- Well-maintained, predominantly owner-occupied suburban neighborhoods with active HOA communities
Cons
- Heavy suburban traffic congestion along Bloomingdale Avenue and Bell Shoals Road during rush hours
- Occasional opportunistic property theft and vehicle break-ins in retail parking lots
- Extremely car-dependent layout with minimal sidewalk connectivity outside residential tracts
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is very low in Bloomingdale, though occasional panhandling may be observed near major arterial intersections along Bloomingdale Avenue.
What Bloomingdale is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and busy with school traffic, joggers, and dog walkers in residential neighborhoods.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Safe and active around shopping plazas and local parks with steady suburban traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential streets with safe, family-oriented dining crowds at neighborhood strip centers.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very calm and deserted with minimal nighttime activity and very low personal safety risk.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is managed by HART (Hillsborough Area Regional Transit), but service within Bloomingdale is minimal, consisting of limited local commuter bus routes like Route 31; a car or rideshare is essential.
Parking is abundant and free throughout the area, consisting of expansive surface parking lots at shopping centers and private driveways in residential areas.
Things to do in Bloomingdale
- Play a round of 18 holes among mature oaks at the Bloomingdale Golfers Club
- Explore nature trails and canoe access points at the nearby Alafia River State Park corridors
- Browse local boutiques and dine along the Bloomingdale Avenue commercial corridor
Local favorites
- Bloomingdale Golfers Club · Golf Course & Country Club · 4.3★ (680)A classic championship 18-hole golf course surrounded by natural Florida foliage.
- The Stein & Vine · Gastropub · 4.7★ (1650)A beloved local tavern offering craft beer, wine, and gourmet comfort food.
- Ciccio Cali Brandon · Californian Restaurant · 4.5★ (1120)Casual, vibrant dining spot serving fresh bowls, wraps, and healthy California-inspired fare.
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.