Is Cumberland (Lubbock) safe?
Lubbock, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Cumberland (Lubbock) as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Cumberland (Lubbock)
“Go. Cumberland is a tranquil, established suburban neighborhood in South Lubbock that offers a safe and secure environment for visitors. Violent crime is uncommon, and the community is characterized by well-kept single-family homes and family-oriented amenities. While you will need a car to get around, safety concerns here are minimal.”
About the area
Located in South Lubbock between primary commercial thoroughfares, Cumberland is an established residential neighborhood filled with brick single-family homes and mature landscaping. It primarily serves as a quiet bedroom community for professionals, families, and retirees. Visitors appreciate the area for its calm streets, strong community stability, and immediate proximity to dining and retail options along 82nd Street.
- Suburban / Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Safe & Stable
Walking and biking in Cumberland (Lubbock)
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 46/100
The neighborhood lacks dedicated bicycle lanes, but interior residential streets have low speed limits and light traffic suitable for casual biking; there is no municipal bike-share program.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than Lubbock citywide averages, with crime mostly restricted to minor property offenses.
- Strong homeownership rates and stable household incomes support well-maintained properties and low vacancy rates.
- Close proximity to South Lubbock healthcare centers, grocery stores, and popular dining strips.
Cons
- Car-dependent layout requires driving for virtually all errands, dining, and activities.
- Occasional vehicle burglaries and opportunistic thefts occur in residential driveways and adjacent commercial lots.
- Heavy vehicular traffic and intersection congestion along border corridors like 82nd Street and Indiana Avenue.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in Cumberland, as support services and shelters are concentrated in Central and East Lubbock. Panhandling is only occasionally observed at major commercial intersections along 82nd Street.
What Cumberland (Lubbock) is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very safe and calm, with residents jogging, walking pets, and beginning their morning commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and secure across residential blocks, with regular commercial activity along perimeter roadways.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Pleasant and family-friendly, though perimeter roads see heavier dinner-hour traffic.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely peaceful and low-activity; walking around is safe, though streets are dimly lit in residential cul-de-sacs.
Transit, parking and getting around
Citibus provides local public bus transit with routes along outer corridors like 82nd Street, but service frequency is limited and the metro has no passenger rail system.
Parking is exceptionally easy and universally free, with wide residential streets, private driveways, and expansive surface parking lots at all retail centers.
Things to do in Cumberland (Lubbock)
- Take a relaxing stroll through neighborhood streets and nearby neighborhood green spaces.
- Explore the regional dining scene along the adjacent 82nd Street and Indiana Avenue corridors.
- Shop at neighborhood boutiques, specialty grocers, and local retail centers bordering the subdivision.
Local favorites
- Orlando's Italian Restaurant · Italian Restaurant · 4.4★ (2350)A beloved Lubbock institution serving classic 'Tex-Italian' dishes, specialty pizzas, and hearty pasta.
- Caprock Cafe · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (3120)Popular local spot famous for massive burgers, cold schooners, and a lively Texas sports-bar atmosphere.
- Teddy Jack's Hub City Grill · American Grill · 4.4★ (2180)Energetic eatery offering brick-oven pizzas, Tex-Mex favorites, burgers, and a spacious patio.
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Common questions about Cumberland (Lubbock)
Is Cumberland (Lubbock) safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Cumberland (Lubbock) a good place to live?
On safety, Cumberland (Lubbock) scores 86/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Cumberland (Lubbock)?
Walk score 38/100 and bike score 46/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Cumberland (Lubbock) are safer?
Cumberland (Lubbock) scores as high as or higher than its closest neighbors.
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