Is Copperfield safe?
Houston, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Copperfield as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Copperfield
“Go. Copperfield is an established, master-planned suburban community in northwest Harris County offering low violent crime rates and stable residential neighborhoods. Visitors will feel secure visiting its parks, eateries, and shopping centers, though standard suburban caution regarding car break-ins is advised along major retail corridors.”
About the area
Copperfield is a quiet, leafy suburban enclave developed across several distinct residential villages along Highway 6 and FM 529. The neighborhood offers an array of strip malls, community greenbelts, and family-oriented amenities typical of greater Houston's outer ring.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Tree-Lined
Walking and biking in Copperfield
Walk score: 36/100 · Bike score: 42/100
There is no municipal bike-share system available; while internal village paths are suitable for leisure cycling, major roads like Highway 6 lack dedicated bike infrastructure.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than the greater Houston metro average
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes and median household incomes over $90,000
- Active community associations and well-maintained neighborhood greenbelts and parks
Cons
- Vehicle property crimes and catalytic converter thefts occur around busy retail strips on Highway 6
- Heavy car dependency makes navigating the area on foot impractical
- Fast-moving traffic and wide intersections create hazards along perimeter thoroughfares
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is very low throughout the residential villages, with only infrequent panhandling observed near major commercial intersections along Highway 6 and FM 529.
What Copperfield is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with locals jogging along village greenways and heading out for school and work commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Safe and active with steady family presence in parks and regular commercial activity in retail plazas.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and well-lit across residential villages, with casual dining spots seeing steady, safe neighborhood patronage.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Subdivisions are dark and quiet with very low pedestrian traffic; general suburban vigilance applies near late-night gas stations.
Transit, parking and getting around
METRO provides limited bus service to the area via route lines such as Route 44 nearby, but there are no direct rail or BRT connections, making private vehicles necessary.
Parking is abundant and free throughout the area, with large surface lots at every shopping center and ample street parking in residential subdivisions.
Things to do in Copperfield
- Walk or jog through the shaded multi-use trails at Southcreek Village Park
- Sample diverse suburban dining and specialty shops along Highway 6 North
- Spend an afternoon enjoying recreational fields and community events at the nearby Richard & Meg Weekley Community Center
Local favorites
- Locatelli's Pizza · Pizza Restaurant · 4.5★ (1250)Beloved neighborhood pizzeria offering classic thin-crust, deep-dish pies, and Italian subs in a relaxed setting.
- Manny's Cafe · Mexican Restaurant · 4.6★ (920)Cozy, family-operated dining spot serving up generous portions of traditional Tex-Mex dishes and breakfast tacos.
- Tia Pancha Bakery · Bakery · 4.6★ (680)Popular local panaderia offering authentic Mexican pastries, fresh sweet bread, and custom celebratory cakes.
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Common questions about Copperfield
Is Copperfield safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Copperfield a good place to live?
On safety, Copperfield scores 82/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Copperfield?
Walk score 36/100 and bike score 42/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Copperfield are safer?
Copperfield Southdown Village (84), Wortham Grove (84) score higher nearby.
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