Is Cumberland Crossing safe?
Allen, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Cumberland Crossing as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Cumberland Crossing
“Go. Cumberland Crossing is an exceptionally safe, quiet, and affluent master-planned residential community in Allen, Texas. Visitors and residents face minimal safety concerns and enjoy well-maintained suburban surroundings.”
About the area
Cumberland Crossing is a manicured suburban subdivision in Allen featuring modern single-family brick homes, tidy cul-de-sacs, and community green spaces. It serves as a peaceful residential retreat just minutes by car from major shopping, dining, and recreation hubs.
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet Suburban
- Car-Dependent
- Safe & Well-Maintained
Walking and biking in Cumberland Crossing
Walk score: 24/100 · Bike score: 42/100
There is no bike-share program, but the neighborhood has wide residential streets and sidewalk connections that tie into Allen's extensive citywide paved trail network.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Exceptionally low rates of violent and property crime well below national benchmarks
- Affluent neighborhood with high homeownership rates and meticulously maintained properties
- Close proximity to extensive city parks, walking trails, and community recreation centers
Cons
- Strictly residential layout requiring a vehicle for virtually all dining, retail, and entertainment
- Zero public transit connectivity within the neighborhood boundaries
- Occasional opportunistic property offenses such as thefts from unlocked vehicles
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a factor in Cumberland Crossing, with no encampments or panhandling present in this residential area.
What Cumberland Crossing is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and safe with residents walking dogs, jogging, and school buses circulating.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Peaceful suburban environment with minimal traffic and children playing outdoors.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential feel as families return home, remaining very safe for evening walks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Exceptionally quiet, dark, and still with zero foot traffic and minimal safety risk.
Transit, parking and getting around
Cumberland Crossing has no local public transit service; Allen is not part of the DART transit network, making personal vehicles or rideshares essential.
Parking is free, abundant, and straightforward, consisting of private residential driveways, garages, and unrestricted neighborhood street parking.
Things to do in Cumberland Crossing
- Enjoy the playgrounds, green spaces, and community walking paths within the neighborhood
- Fish, picnic, or walk around the ponds at nearby Bethany Lakes Park
- Work out, swim, or play sports at the neighboring Joe Farmer Recreation Center
Local favorites
- Armor Coffee Co. · Coffee Shop · 4.8★ (680)Modern independent cafe serving artisanal espresso drinks, teas, and breakfast sandwiches.
- Lupe Tortilla · Tex-Mex Restaurant · 4.4★ (1520)Spacious and lively dining spot renowned for lime-marinated fajitas and handmade tortillas.
- Hedary's Mediterranean Restaurant · Mediterranean Restaurant · 4.6★ (740)Longtime family-owned restaurant serving traditional Lebanese specialties, kabobs, and fresh pita.
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Common questions about Cumberland Crossing
Is Cumberland Crossing safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Cumberland Crossing a good place to live?
On safety, Cumberland Crossing 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 Cumberland Crossing?
Walk score 24/100 and bike score 42/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Cumberland Crossing are safer?
Custer Meadows (95) score higher nearby.
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