Is Cheval Wimbledon Village safe?
Tampa, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Cheval Wimbledon Village as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Cheval Wimbledon Village
“Go. Cheval Wimbledon Village is an exceptionally safe, affluent gated enclave in the northern suburbs of Tampa. There is minimal to no violent crime and visitors will encounter a quiet, highly secure residential and golfing environment.”
About the area
Cheval Wimbledon Village is a tranquil, gated master-planned community situated around the Cheval Golf and Athletic Club in the Lutz/North Tampa area. Characterized by manicured landscapes, quiet cul-de-sacs, and custom single-family homes, it caters primarily to golfers, families, and retirees seeking peaceful suburban living.
- Gated Community
- Golf Centric
- Peaceful / Quiet
- Affluent Suburb
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Cheval Wimbledon Village
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There are no public bike-share programs or direct municipal trail connections, though internal private streets offer safe, low-speed cycling for residents and club members.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Extremely low rates of both violent and property crime with gated security checkpoints
- Affluent economic profile with high homeownership rates and median household incomes well over six figures
- Impeccably maintained private streets and scenic golf course landscaping
- Quiet, low-traffic environment ideal for daytime jogging and recreational walking within the gates
Cons
- Completely car-dependent with virtually no retail or dining within walking distance
- Strict gated access limits public entry unless visiting residents or club facilities
- No direct public transit connections serving the immediate neighborhood
- Isolated from downtown Tampa attractions and the broader urban core
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a factor within Cheval Wimbledon Village due to private gated security and its isolated suburban location.
What Cheval Wimbledon Village is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene as residents jog, walk dogs, or head out early to the golf course with virtually no safety concerns.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet with light neighborhood vehicle and golf cart traffic; very safe for outdoor recreation.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Well-lit and tranquil with residents relaxing at the clubhouse or returning home from work.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and safe with gated security monitoring entry points throughout the night.
Transit, parking and getting around
Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) does not operate direct bus routes into the gated community; the closest bus stops are located several miles south along North Dale Mabry Highway.
Ample free private parking is available at the clubhouse and within residential driveways; street parking is restricted by HOA regulations.
Things to do in Cheval Wimbledon Village
- Book a tee time or take a lesson at the Cheval Golf and Athletic Club
- Play tennis or pickleball on the championship courts at the athletic complex
- Take a nature walk or bike ride along the quiet, tree-lined residential loops inside the community
Local favorites
- Cheval Golf and Athletic Club · Golf Course and Country Club · 4.1★ (320)An 18-hole championship golf course and country club featuring dining, tennis, and fitness facilities.
- The Tavern at Cheval · American Restaurant · 4.2★ (110)Casual clubhouse eatery offering burgers, salads, and drinks overlooking the golf greens.
- Grill 54 · Steakhouse / Seafood · 4.3★ (680)Upscale neighborhood dining spot located just outside the Cheval gates on Dale Mabry Highway.
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.