Is Bloxham Terrace safe?
Tallahassee, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Bloxham Terrace as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on Bloxham Terrace
“Go with care. Bloxham Terrace is a modest, primarily residential enclave just south of the downtown core and near Florida A&M University. While daylight visits are generally uneventful, surrounding southside corridors experience higher property crime rates, making caution advisable at night.”
Local law enforcement frequently patrols the nearby South Monroe and South Adams corridors following community reports of vehicle break-ins and property theft.
About the area
Bloxham Terrace is a quiet, tree-canopied residential neighborhood located immediately south of central Tallahassee. It features mid-century single-family homes and duplexes in close proximity to major civic hubs, universities, and parks.
- Quiet Residential
- Tree-Lined
- Near-Campus
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Bloxham Terrace
Walk score: 52/100 · Bike score: 62/100
Bicyclists have quick access to the Capital City Amphitheater paths and the starting terminus of the 16-mile paved St. Marks Historic Railroad Trail.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Convenient access to downtown Tallahassee, the State Capitol complex, and FAMU
- Close proximity to extensive trail networks at Cascades Park and the St. Marks Trailhead
- Low-speed residential street network with minimal commercial congestion inside neighborhood borders
Cons
- Elevated rate of larceny, car theft, and property crimes compared to northern Tallahassee neighborhoods
- Lower median household income and higher poverty rates in surrounding Census tracts
- Inconsistent sidewalk infrastructure and dim street lighting on interior residential blocks
Homelessness: Homelessness is rare on the interior residential streets, though unhoused individuals are occasionally seen along adjacent commercial thoroughfares like South Monroe Street.
What Bloxham Terrace is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Mornings are peaceful and calm with occasional dog walkers and students heading to class.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Afternoons bring steady activity with local traffic filtering through nearby arterial roads.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Evenings are quiet, though lower lighting levels require heightened awareness on side streets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Late nights carry a higher risk of property crime and vehicle break-ins, making walking unadvised.
Transit, parking and getting around
StarMetro operates local bus services nearby, with regular routes traversing the South Monroe and South Adams corridors.
Street parking on residential roads is generally unrestricted and free, with plenty of private driveway space available.
Things to do in Bloxham Terrace
- Take a morning walk or jog through nearby Cascades Park and its historic amphitheater
- Explore the cultural exhibits and architecture across the Florida A&M University campus
- Hop on the multi-use paved Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad State Trail for a scenic bike ride
Local favorites
- Olean's Cafe · Soul Food Restaurant · 4.6★ (750)Historic, beloved Southern comfort food staple serving legendary fried chicken and scratch-made sides.
- Proof Brewing Company · Brewery & Restaurant · 4.7★ (1450)Expansive craft brewery and tasting room offering artisanal beers, pub fare, and a large beer garden.
- The Edison · American Restaurant · 4.2★ (2100)Upscale dining destination set in a restored historic power plant overlooking Cascades Park.
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.