Is Cantibury Pointe safe?
Lubbock, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Cantibury Pointe as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Cantibury Pointe
“Go. Cantibury Pointe is a safe, quiet, and well-maintained residential neighborhood in South Lubbock. Visitors staying in the area or visiting family will find minimal safety concerns and peaceful streets, though a car is essential for getting around.”
About the area
Cantibury Pointe is an established South Lubbock subdivision dominated by single-family brick homes and manicured suburban yards. Located just south of major commercial corridors along 82nd Street and Indiana Avenue, it offers quiet residential living with immediate access to nearby shopping and dining.
- Suburban
- Quiet Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Cantibury Pointe
Walk score: 24/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There are no bike-share hubs in the area; while interior residential streets are flat and easy to cycle, bounding arterial thoroughfares lack dedicated bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to Lubbock citywide averages.
- Strong homeownership rates and steady median household incomes exceeding $80,000.
- Quiet, low-traffic neighborhood streets ideal for daytime walks and residential tranquility.
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle break-ins.
- Completely car-dependent with virtually no walkable amenities inside the subdivision.
- Lack of dedicated cycling or pedestrian infrastructure along surrounding high-speed arterial roads.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Cantibury Pointe, as shelters, services, and encampments are concentrated much further north in Central and Downtown Lubbock.
What Cantibury Pointe is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and safe, with neighbors jogging, walking dogs, and departing for morning commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and peaceful throughout residential streets, with moderate traffic restricted to bounding arterial roads.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Safe and relaxed for evening strolls, though lighting is mostly limited to residential post lamps and occasional streetlights.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet with minimal activity; keep vehicles locked in driveways to deter opportunistic theft.
Transit, parking and getting around
Citibus provides public bus service for Lubbock, but routes do not directly penetrate the interior of Cantibury Pointe, making personal vehicles or rideshares necessary.
Parking is exceptionally easy, with ample free space in private driveways and unrestricted curbside street parking throughout the neighborhood.
Things to do in Cantibury Pointe
- Enjoy a morning run or dog walk through the quiet residential loops of the subdivision.
- Visit nearby Leftwich Park or Leroy Elmore Park for neighborhood walking paths and open green lawns.
- Explore the extensive strip retail, local dining, and shopping options along 82nd Street.
Local favorites
- Orlando's Italian Restaurant · Italian Restaurant · 4.4★ (2150)Longtime local staple serving Tex-Italian comfort favorites, pizza, and pasta in a relaxed family setting.
- Caprock Cafe · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (2820)Energetic South Lubbock hangout famed for massive burgers, cold schooners, and rock-and-roll memorabilia.
- Sugar Browns Coffee Co. · Coffee Shop · 4.6★ (560)Popular local cafe offering artisan espresso drinks, pastries, and house-made syrups.
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Common questions about Cantibury Pointe
Is Cantibury Pointe safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Cantibury Pointe a good place to live?
On safety, Cantibury Pointe scores 81/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Cantibury Pointe?
Walk score 24/100 and bike score 38/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Cantibury Pointe are safer?
Cantibury Pointe scores as high as or higher than its closest neighbors.
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