Is Curlew safe?
Clearwater, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Curlew as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Curlew
“Go. Curlew is a safe, established suburban area in northern Pinellas County with very low violent crime rates and stable residential communities. Visitors can explore local dining, parks, and golf courses with confidence, provided they rely on a vehicle to get around.”
About the area
Curlew is a leafy suburban neighborhood in northern Clearwater characterized by peaceful subdivisions, manicured golf courses, and commercial strips along Curlew Road and US-19. It offers a relaxed Florida lifestyle with close proximity to coastal causeways, Dunedin, and regional parks.
- Suburban / Peaceful
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Golf Community
Walking and biking in Curlew
Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 44/100
There is no municipal bike share, but cyclists can access the paved, multi-use Pinellas Trail a short ride west along Curlew Road's designated bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than both Clearwater city and national averages.
- Solid socioeconomic foundation with high homeownership rates and median household incomes above county benchmarks.
- Well-kept residential streets, mature tree canopies, and private golf communities.
- Proximity to major medical centers, shopping centers, and Honeymoon Island State Park access.
Cons
- High-speed arterial roadways (US-19 and Curlew Rd) present substantial vehicular and pedestrian hazard risks.
- Car-dependent layout requires driving for almost all daily errands and activities.
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like vehicle break-ins in commercial retail plazas.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in Curlew, with only occasional individuals seen near high-traffic commercial intersections along US-19.
What Curlew is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Subdivisions are peaceful and filled with joggers, dog walkers, and early commuters with virtually no safety concerns.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Residential pockets stay quiet while commercial centers along Curlew Road experience steady, orderly daytime customer traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Strip mall restaurants and family eateries see casual neighborhood dining in a very relaxed, secure atmosphere.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Streets are quiet and low-lit; while violent crime is rare, walking along dark arterial roads is discouraged due to vehicle speeds.
Transit, parking and getting around
Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) operates routes serving nearby corridors like Route 19 on US-19 and Route 62 along Belcher Road, but service is infrequent and the area lacks passenger rail.
Parking is exceptionally easy and universally free throughout extensive strip-mall surface lots, golf club facilities, and private residential driveways.
Things to do in Curlew
- Tee off for a round of golf at the scenic Chi Chi Rodriguez Golf Club.
- Connect to the paved 45-mile Pinellas Trail for cycling, rollerblading, or long walks.
- Visit the nearby Enterprise Dog Park and community green spaces for outdoor recreation.
Local favorites
- Cuban Breezes · Cuban Restaurant · 4.6★ (1550)Popular neighborhood staple serving authentic pressed sandwiches, roast pork, and traditional Cuban sides in a strip plaza.
- Chi Chi Rodriguez Golf Club · Golf Course & Clubhouse · 4.3★ (750)Public 18-hole par-69 golf course known for fairways routed through natural wetlands and its charitable youth foundation.
- Positano's Ristorante Italiano · Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (820)Longstanding, cozy Italian dining room offering classic pasta dishes, veal specialties, and an extensive wine list.
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.