Is Crescent Hill (Murphy) safe?
Murphy, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Crescent Hill (Murphy) as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Crescent Hill (Murphy)
“Go. Crescent Hill is an exceptionally safe, quiet, and affluent suburban neighborhood in Murphy with virtually non-existent violent crime. It is an ideal setting for families and visitors seeking peaceful, clean residential surroundings.”
About the area
Crescent Hill is a modern, master-planned residential enclave situated in the Collin County suburb of Murphy, Texas. Characterized by spacious brick single-family homes, manicured lawns, and cul-de-sacs, the area offers a quintessentially quiet suburban lifestyle with easy access to community parks.
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet Suburb
- Car-Dependent
- Safe & Peaceful
Walking and biking in Crescent Hill (Murphy)
Walk score: 22/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There are no public bike-share kiosks, but the neighborhood provides easy street connections to the paved Maxwell Creek Trail network for recreation.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Exceptionally low rates of violent and property crime, consistently ranking among the safest municipalities in Texas
- Affluent economic profile with high median household incomes and near-zero poverty
- High rate of well-maintained, owner-occupied housing with virtually no blight or vacancies
Cons
- Strictly car-dependent layout with virtually no commercial destinations reachable on foot
- No direct public transit connections within the neighborhood or city limits
- Occasional opportunistic crimes of opportunity, such as unlocked vehicle break-ins
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a factor in this area, with no encampments or panhandling present in the neighborhood or nearby shopping centers.
What Crescent Hill (Murphy) is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Extremely safe and pleasant, with residents jogging, walking dogs, and kids heading to school.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and tranquil with light residential traffic and clear, unobstructed sidewalks.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Very safe and family-oriented, with neighbors outside and minimal street activity.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Exceptionally quiet and safe, though standard suburban street awareness is always recommended.
Transit, parking and getting around
Murphy is not part of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) service area, meaning there are no local bus routes or rail lines. The nearest DART rail hub is the Parker Road Station on the Red Line in Plano, about a 15-minute drive west.
Parking is completely stress-free with ample free curbside space on wide neighborhood roads, alongside dedicated residential driveways and garages.
Things to do in Crescent Hill (Murphy)
- Walk or jog along the scenic paved paths of the nearby Maxwell Creek Trail
- Attend seasonal community events and visit the playground at Murphy Central Park
- Dine and shop at local suburban retail plazas along the FM 544 corridor
Local favorites
- Mogio's Gourmet Pizza · Pizza Restaurant · 4.5★ (620)Laid-back local favorite serving specialty gourmet pizzas, calzones, and pasta plates.
- Murphy Diner · Diner · 4.5★ (760)Cozy, family-owned daytime eatery known for generous breakfast platters and comfort classics.
- Country Burger · Hamburger Restaurant · 4.6★ (790)Beloved casual spot serving old-fashioned charbroiled burgers, crinkle-cut fries, and shakes.
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Common questions about Crescent Hill (Murphy)
Is Crescent Hill (Murphy) safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Crescent Hill (Murphy) a good place to live?
On safety, Crescent Hill (Murphy) scores 94/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Crescent Hill (Murphy)?
Walk score 22/100 and bike score 38/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Crescent Hill (Murphy) are safer?
Crescent Hill (Murphy) scores as high as or higher than its closest neighbors.
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