Is Cross Timber safe?
Cross Timber, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Cross Timber as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Cross Timber
“Go. Cross Timber is an extremely safe, quiet semi-rural municipality south of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex with negligible violent crime. Visitors will find sprawling properties, tranquil roads, and very few urban hazards.”
About the area
Cross Timber is a small, incorporated town in Johnson County just outside Burleson, characterized by large-lot single-family homes, ranches, and open countryside. It offers a calm, low-density rural retreat with easy driving access to commercial amenities in neighboring Burleson and Fort Worth.
- Rural / Acreage
- Quiet & Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Cross Timber
Walk score: 5/100 · Bike score: 18/100
No dedicated bike lanes or bike-share programs exist in town; recreational cycling occurs along open county roads without separated infrastructure.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Exceptionally low violent and property crime rates compared to state and national averages
- High median household incomes and nearly 100% homeownership
- Quiet, peaceful community setting with minimal street congestion
Cons
- Entirely car-dependent with zero commercial core within the town limits
- Narrow country roads with limited shoulders, unlit streets, and no sidewalks
- Limited municipal services requiring reliance on county and neighboring town amenities
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent in Cross Timber due to its low-density, rural residential character.
What Cross Timber is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and quiet with minimal local traffic, though lack of sidewalks makes roadside walking cautious.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Safe and bright with light residential vehicle movements and quiet neighborhood roads.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and tranquil as residents return home, with virtually no safety concerns.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Pitch-dark due to sparse rural lighting, making walking unadvisable purely due to wildlife and vehicular visibility.
Transit, parking and getting around
There is no public transit agency or fixed-route bus service operating in Cross Timber; personal vehicle access is essential.
Parking is completely effortless and free across private driveways, residential properties, and retail lots in neighboring areas.
Things to do in Cross Timber
- Sample local Texas vintages and tour the vineyards at nearby Lost Oak Winery
- Spend a relaxing afternoon fishing or walking trails around Bailey Lake Park in adjacent Burleson
- Explore the historic storefronts, dining, and weekend events in Old Town Burleson
Local favorites
- Lost Oak Winery · Winery · 4.7★ (1150)Picturesque winery offering tastings, vineyard tours, and live acoustic music on the lawn.
- Babe's Chicken Dinner House · Southern Restaurant · 4.6★ (4200)Beloved local landmark serving family-style fried chicken and traditional Southern sides.
- Grumps Burgers · Hamburger Restaurant · 4.6★ (2300)Laid-back regional favorite known for hearty grilled burgers, seasoned fries, and queso.
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Common questions about Cross Timber
Is Cross Timber safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Cross Timber a good place to live?
On safety, Cross Timber scores 90/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Cross Timber?
Walk score 5/100 and bike score 18/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Cross Timber are safer?
Briaroaks (92) score higher nearby.
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