Is Crane Lakes safe?
Daytona Beach, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Crane Lakes as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Crane Lakes
“Go. Crane Lakes is a tranquil, gated 55-plus golf community offering an exceptionally secure, low-crime environment. It is primarily a quiet residential enclave for active adults, making it very safe for visiting golfers, diners, and guests.”
About the area
Crane Lakes is a peaceful, gated master-planned 55-plus community situated in southwest Daytona Beach near the Port Orange border. Centered around an 18-hole semi-private golf course, scenic lakes, and wetlands, the area features manicured grounds, low vehicle speeds, and high residential stability.
- Gated Community
- Golf Haven
- Quiet / Suburban
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Crane Lakes
Walk score: 15/100 · Bike score: 42/100
Internal streets are calm and frequently shared by cyclists and golf carts, but there are no public bike-share stations or dedicated external trail connectors nearby.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Exceptionally low violent and property crime rates bolstered by controlled, gated entry
- High rates of homeownership and community stability among active adult residents
- Well-maintained private roads and clubhouse infrastructure
- Peaceful, low-traffic environment ideal for calm daytime activities
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with nearly non-existent pedestrian access to external retail
- Restricted residential access requiring gate clearance for non-residents
- Located miles away from the Daytona Beach coastline and major urban attractions
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within or immediately surrounding this gated residential community.
What Crane Lakes is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents walking dogs, jogging, and driving golf carts along private roads.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very safe and calm with mild activity concentrated around the golf course and clubhouse.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and tranquil with safe conditions for twilight walks around the internal neighborhood loops.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Silent and highly secure with gated access keeping late-night traffic and disturbances negligible.
Transit, parking and getting around
Votran provides public bus transit in Volusia County, but service does not enter the community; the nearest bus stops along major arterials are over a mile away, making a car or rideshare necessary.
Free and ample surface parking is available at the clubhouse and restaurant facilities, while residential parking is managed on private driveways according to community guidelines.
Things to do in Crane Lakes
- Play an 18-hole round on the semi-private greens at Crane Lakes Golf & Country Club
- Enjoy casual lunch or dinner overlooking the greens at The Roost Restaurant
- Observe native Florida wading birds and wildlife around the community lakes and wetlands
Local favorites
- Crane Lakes Golf & Country Club · Golf Course · 4.3★ (245)An 18-hole executive layout golf course known for pristine conditions and challenging water hazards.
- The Roost Restaurant · American Restaurant · 4.2★ (195)A relaxed clubhouse venue serving classic American entrees, sandwiches, and cocktails with fairway views.
- First Turn Steakhouse & Lounge · Steakhouse · 4.4★ (1870)A nearby local staple offering steaks, seafood, outdoor patio seating, and live weekend entertainment.
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.