Is Coronado Crossing safe?
Lubbock, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Coronado Crossing as “Go, stay aware”.
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Gogo's take on Coronado Crossing
“Go. Coronado Crossing and the surrounding Coronado area in West Lubbock are generally safe, established suburban neighborhoods. While Lubbock overall experiences elevated property crime metrics, this district is peaceful, residential, and comfortable for visitors during day and night hours when standard precautions are taken.”
About the area
Coronado Crossing is a mid-to-late 20th-century residential and retail neighborhood in West Lubbock centered near 34th Street and Frankford Avenue. The area consists of classic West Texas ranch-style homes, community parks, schools, and commercial strip centers. Visitors primarily come to the area for neighborhood dining, local errands, or family visits.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Established Residential
Walking and biking in Coronado Crossing
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There is no city bike-share program in this district; while West Texas terrain is flat, cyclists must share high-speed arterial lanes due to a lack of protected bike corridors.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to Lubbock's central and eastern districts
- Stable residential core with high rates of homeownership and well-kept properties
- Convenient access to major commercial thoroughfares and Loop 289
Cons
- Opportunistic vehicle break-ins and theft occur periodically in parking lots and driveways
- Heavily car-dependent design with wide, high-speed arterial roads
- Few major cultural or tourist landmarks within the immediate neighborhood borders
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is uncommon in Coronado Crossing, with only occasional individuals near major retail intersections and no active encampments or shelters nearby.
What Coronado Crossing is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant with school commutes, dog walkers, and light residential traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Active and generally safe with steady commercial business along 34th Street and quiet side streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm as commercial plazas wind down; well-lit shopping areas feel secure for dining and errands.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and dark along residential blocks; overall safe, but standard caution against auto burglary is recommended.
Transit, parking and getting around
Citibus operates fixed-route bus lines along major thoroughfares like 34th Street, though service intervals are infrequent and the metro has no passenger rail system.
Parking is abundant and entirely free, with large strip center surface lots and unrestricted residential street parking.
Things to do in Coronado Crossing
- Dine at classic Lubbock institutions and local bakeries along 34th Street
- Enjoy outdoor walking trails and open green space at nearby Higinbotham Park
- Catch local high school sporting events and community gatherings at Coronado High School facilities
Local favorites
- Caprock Cafe · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (2150)Lively local staple famous for Texas-sized burgers, casual pub fare, and cold schooners.
- Sugarbakers Cafe & Bakery · Bakery & Cafe · 4.6★ (780)Cozy daytime spot offering made-from-scratch pastries, gourmet sandwiches, and brunch.
- The Farmhouse · Diner · 4.5★ (1420)Down-home eatery serving hearty traditional southern breakfasts and comfort food classics.
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Common questions about Coronado Crossing
Is Coronado Crossing safe to walk at night?
Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.
Is Coronado Crossing a good place to live?
On safety, Coronado Crossing scores 74/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.
How walkable is Coronado Crossing?
Walk score 42/100 and bike score 48/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Coronado Crossing are safer?
Coronado Crossing scores as high as or higher than its closest neighbors.
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