Is Bridgewater Place safe?
Largo, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Bridgewater Place as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Bridgewater Place
“Go. Bridgewater Place and its surrounding residential pockets in Largo offer a quiet, low-key suburban atmosphere with generally low violent crime rates. Visitors will find it peaceful and secure, though basic situational awareness regarding opportunistic property crime is standard practice.”
About the area
Bridgewater Place is a settled, largely residential community nestled in central Pinellas County within Largo. Characterized by apartment communities, townhomes, and proximity to major commuter arteries like Ulmerton Road and Roosevelt Boulevard, it caters mainly to working professionals and families seeking convenience across the Tampa Bay area.
- Suburban Enclave
- Quiet Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Oriented
Walking and biking in Bridgewater Place
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 48/100
While internal roads are slow-speed and easy to cycle, dedicated bike lanes on major arterials are limited; the celebrated Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail is reachable via a short drive to the west.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to broader regional averages
- Close proximity to central Pinellas employment centers, beaches, and parks
- Well-maintained multi-family complexes with active community management and on-site lighting
- High household vehicle access and reliable municipal emergency services
Cons
- Occasional vehicle burglaries and catalytic converter thefts reported in apartment parking lots
- High traffic volume and congestion along nearby perimeter thoroughfares like Ulmerton Road
- Car-dependent setting with limited direct pedestrian access to daily amenities
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within Bridgewater Place proper, though occasional individuals or panhandlers may be seen along the commercial intersections of Ulmerton Road and US-19.
What Bridgewater Place is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents walking dogs and commuters heading out along local access roads.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet inside residential complexes, with heavier commercial traffic along bordering arterials.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and well-lit within complex grounds, feeling very safe for brief neighborhood walks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Subdued and generally secure, though visitors should lock car doors and avoid poorly lit perimeter alleys.
Transit, parking and getting around
Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) provides local bus service via routes along Ulmerton Road and East Bay Drive, connecting to Largo Transit Center, though routes run on moderate headways.
Off-street parking is abundant in dedicated residential lots and visitor bays throughout the community; metered parking is nonexistent in this area.
Things to do in Bridgewater Place
- Stroll through the scenic flora and tranquil walking paths at the nearby Florida Botanical Gardens
- Attend seasonal community festivals, live theater, and outdoor events at Largo Central Park
- Browse local craft vendors and food trucks at the nearby Largo Central Park Performing Arts Center grounds
Local favorites
- Roosterfish Grill · Seafood Restaurant · 4.5★ (1650)A popular local fixture serving fresh Gulf seafood, steaks, and craft cocktails in a relaxed setting.
- Abe's Place Tap & Grill · American / Sports Bar · 4.6★ (2300)Casual neighborhood sports bar renowned for award-winning chicken wings and extensive craft beer taps.
- The Haus Coffee Shop · Coffee Shop · 4.7★ (480)Cozy independent café offering specialty espresso drinks, loose-leaf teas, and fresh baked pastries.
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.