Is Briaroaks safe?
Briaroaks, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Briaroaks as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Briaroaks
“Go. Briaroaks is an exceptionally safe, quiet rural-residential enclave in Johnson County characterized by virtually negligible crime and high homeownership. Visitors visiting residents or passing through will experience a calm, low-stress environment with no significant safety concerns.”
About the area
Briaroaks is a small, semi-rural community located immediately south of Burleson in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. It consists almost entirely of single-family homes set on spacious, wooded lots. The area offers tranquil country-style living while maintaining quick highway connectivity to Fort Worth.
- Quiet / Peaceful
- Rural-Suburban
- Car-Dependent
- Wooded Enclave
Walking and biking in Briaroaks
Walk score: 7/100 · Bike score: 22/100
There are no bike-share stations or dedicated bike lanes in Briaroaks. Cyclists share narrow two-lane rural roads, and paved multi-use trail connections require driving into Burleson or Fort Worth.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent and property crime rates are exceptionally low compared to state and national benchmarks
- Strong economic profile with median household incomes well above average and low poverty
- High rate of owner-occupied, well-maintained single-family homes on spacious private lots
Cons
- Complete lack of sidewalks and streetlights on narrow, two-lane rural roads
- Virtually no commercial or retail amenities within municipal limits, requiring drives for services
- Reliance on county and mutual-aid emergency response services
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Briaroaks. There are no encampments, panhandling corridors, or emergency shelters within municipal boundaries.
What Briaroaks is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Bright, serene, and safe, with light local traffic from residents heading out for their commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet and secure, with virtually no through traffic disturbing residential streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and peaceful, though roads grow dark quickly due to limited residential street lighting.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely still and safe with virtually zero activity, requiring careful driving on unlit roads.
Transit, parking and getting around
There is no public transit agency or bus route serving Briaroaks. The closest regional passenger rail service is TEXRail or the Trinity Railway Express in Fort Worth, roughly a 25-to-30-minute drive north.
Parking is almost entirely off-street in private residential driveways. Free curbside parking is generally easy along quiet residential streets, with no meters or paid facilities.
Things to do in Briaroaks
- Take a scenic, quiet drive or stroll through the shaded residential lanes along Briar Oaks Drive
- Visit nearby Bailey Lake Park in neighboring Burleson for fishing and walking paths
- Explore the boutique shopping, dining, and community events in historic Old Town Burleson
Local favorites
- Frescos Cocina Mexicana · Mexican Restaurant · 4.5★ (1650)A popular nearby dining spot known for scratch-made traditional Mexican dishes and craft margaritas.
- Babe's Chicken Dinner House · Southern Restaurant · 4.6★ (4100)A classic regional venue serving hearty, family-style fried chicken and Southern comfort sides.
- The Rim Restaurant · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (1250)A stylish, lively eatery just north in Burleson featuring eclectic comfort food and cocktails.
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Common questions about Briaroaks
Is Briaroaks safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Briaroaks a good place to live?
On safety, Briaroaks scores 92/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Briaroaks?
Walk score 7/100 and bike score 22/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Briaroaks are safer?
Briaroaks scores as high as or higher than its closest neighbors.
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