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Is Campbell safe?

Kissimmee, Florida · safety score updated nightly

70out of 100

Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.

VibeLoco rates Campbell as “Go, stay aware”.

Gogo's take on Campbell

“Go. Campbell is a quiet, semi-rural residential and commercial community south of Kissimmee that poses little danger for visitors passing through or stopping at local eateries. While it is mostly working-class with older infrastructure and sparse lighting, violent crime targeting visitors is rare.”

About the area

Campbell is an unincorporated census-designated enclave in Osceola County bordered by Kissimmee and Lake Tohopekaliga's western shores. It features a mix of modest single-family subdivisions, mobile home communities, and small commercial and light industrial businesses along the US-17/92 corridor. Visitors primarily visit for traditional local diners, fishing access, or while commuting between Kissimmee and Poinciana.

  • Semi-Rural
  • Car-Dependent
  • Working-Class
  • Quiet

Walking and biking in Campbell

Walk score: 26/100 · Bike score: 38/100

There is no local bike-share program; while cyclists can navigate residential side streets, major corridors like US-17/92 lack dedicated protected bike lanes.

Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice

Pros

  • Lower violent crime rates compared to urban core neighborhoods in the greater Orlando-Kissimmee area
  • Family-oriented residential streets with low transient pedestrian traffic
  • Easy highway access to Kissimmee attractions and the Poinciana SunRail commuter hub
  • High rates of vehicle ownership providing convenient mobility across Osceola County

Cons

  • Pockets of property theft and vehicle break-ins, particularly near main commercial arterials
  • Lower median household income and higher poverty rates than the statewide average
  • Limited street lighting and patchy sidewalk infrastructure on residential back roads

Homelessness: Visible homelessness is low to moderate, with occasional individuals noticed near retail strip centers or highway bus stops, but organized encampments are not prominent.

What Campbell is like at each time of day

Morning · 5a – 11a
Peaceful and busy with local commuters heading out along US-17/92 with broad daylight and minimal safety concerns.
Afternoon · 11a – 5p
Steady traffic flows along the main arterials with patrons visiting local shops and diners in a relaxed atmosphere.
Evening · 5p – 10p
Quiet residential streets wind down early, though commercial plazas along the highway remain moderately active and safe.
Late night · 10p – 5a
Very low foot traffic and sparse streetlights make walking less comfortable, though serious violent incidents remain uncommon.

Transit, parking and getting around

Public transit is provided by LYNX bus service (Link 26 connects south Kissimmee along Pleasant Hill Rd/US-17-92), with the Poinciana SunRail commuter rail station located roughly a 10-minute drive southwest.

Parking is abundant and entirely free in wide surface lots outside all commercial establishments and on residential driveways.

Things to do in Campbell

  • Launch a boat or enjoy freshwater bass fishing at nearby public ramps on Lake Tohopekaliga
  • Dine on classic Southern breakfast comfort food at long-standing community staple Woodsby's Cafe
  • Explore local nature and wildlife observation at the nearby Osceola Heritage Park nature trails and Lakefront Park

Local favorites

  • Woodsby's Cafe · Diner / American Restaurant · 4.5★ (1850)
    A legendary roadside diner serving hearty Southern breakfast platters, burgers, and homemade pies.
  • El Tenampa Mexican Restaurant · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (920)
    Casual, vibrant local favorite offering authentic Mexican tacos, burritos, and generous combo plates.
  • Big John's Rockin' BBQ · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.4★ (1600)
    Popular roadside pit serving slow-smoked ribs, pulled pork, and signature homestyle barbecue sides.

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.