Is Crestland Park safe?
Akron, Ohio · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Crestland Park as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Crestland Park
“Go with care. Crestland Park is a quiet, modest residential pocket in East Akron that is generally peaceful for everyday visits. While violent crime is infrequent within the neighborhood's interior streets, visitors should remain mindful of occasional property theft and vehicle break-ins common across the broader metro area.”
About the area
Crestland Park is an established, predominantly residential neighborhood located on the eastern edge of Akron near Ellet. It features modest mid-century single-family homes, quiet cul-de-sacs, and mature trees. The area offers a tranquil community vibe with easy vehicular access to the retail hubs and parks of East Akron.
- Quiet Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Mid-Century Suburbia
- Peaceful
Walking and biking in Crestland Park
Walk score: 34/100 · Bike score: 38/100
While the neighborhood lacks dedicated on-street bike lanes, low traffic speeds make residential cycling accessible, and the nearby Summit Metro Parks Freedom Trail provides connected regional trail riding.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Lower rates of violent crime compared to central and West Akron neighborhoods
- Stable residential core dominated by long-term single-family homeowners
- Close proximity to Goodyear Heights Metro Park and regional retail corridors
- Quiet streets with minimal commercial congestion or through-traffic
Cons
- Incidents of opportunistic property crimes such as vehicle break-ins and theft
- Limited street lighting on certain residential side streets
- Lack of immediate walkable commercial amenities or dining within the interior
- Older housing stock with occasional deferred maintenance and isolated vacant properties
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within the residential streets of Crestland Park, though unhoused individuals or panhandling can occasionally be observed along busier commercial thoroughfares further west.
What Crestland Park is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and calm, with school buses, dog walkers, and commuters starting their day without safety concerns.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and low-key, with minimal vehicular traffic and a relaxed suburban atmosphere.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Generally safe for neighborhood walks, though diminished lighting on side streets requires standard situational awareness.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet with minimal activity; walking alone along major perimeter corridors late at night is not recommended.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by METRO RTA, offering bus service along surrounding arterial roads like Canton Road and East Market Street via Route 2 and Route 17, though most interior streets require a moderate walk to the nearest stop.
Parking is abundant and hassle-free, with virtually all properties offering private driveways alongside ample, free on-street parking on residential streets.
Things to do in Crestland Park
- Hike the forested nature trails and enjoy scenic overlooks at nearby Goodyear Heights Metro Park
- Explore the paved multi-use paths of the Summit Metro Parks Freedom Trail nearby
- Enjoy casual community bowling and recreation at nearby East Akron lanes
Local favorites
- Honeymoon Donuts · Bakery & Donut Shop · 4.7★ (420)A beloved long-standing neighborhood stop known for classic handmade donuts, pastries, and fresh coffee.
- Waterloo Restaurant · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (1650)A staple family diner offering generous portions of comfort food, breakfast platters, and homemade pies.
- Linda's Kitchen · Diner · 4.6★ (510)Homey mom-and-pop eatery serving hearty traditional breakfasts, burgers, and daily specials.
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.
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