Is Curlin Place safe?
Tampa, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Curlin Place as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Curlin Place
“Go with care. Curlin Place is a quiet, primarily residential enclave that is peaceful and safe during daytime hours. Visitors should maintain standard situational awareness regarding property crime and take care on poorly lit residential streets at night.”
About the area
Curlin Place is an unassuming residential neighborhood in north-central Tampa characterized by single-family ranch homes, leafy side streets, and quiet residential blocks. While predominantly quiet and local, it sits within easy driving distance of North Tampa commercial strips, Seminole Heights dining, and ZooTampa at Lowry Park.
- Residential Pocket
- Quiet
- Car-Dependent
- Suburban Feel
Walking and biking in Curlin Place
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There are no bike-share stations in Curlin Place. While neighborhood roads are flat and manageable for cycling, dedicated bike infrastructure is sparse and connections to major regional trails require vehicular transit.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Predominantly residential area with low volumes of through-traffic and relatively low violent crime rates.
- Higher rate of owner-occupied single-family homes that lends stability to interior residential streets.
- Convenient driving access to Interstate 275 and major retail and dining along North Florida Avenue.
Cons
- Elevated incidence of opportunistic property crimes, including vehicle break-ins and theft.
- Limited pedestrian infrastructure, with missing sidewalks and uneven street lighting throughout the interior.
- Pockets of lower household income and rental turnover along adjacent perimeter avenues.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a significant factor within the interior residential blocks of Curlin Place. Individuals experiencing homelessness are occasionally observed along commercial transit stops on major perimeter avenues like North Florida Avenue.
What Curlin Place is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with residents walking pets and light commuter traffic heading toward main roads.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm residential atmosphere with minimal foot traffic and low safety concern during daylight hours.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet as residents settle in; visibility decreases on unlit side streets, so remaining attentive is advised.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Streets are deserted and dimly lit; walking alone late at night is not recommended due to isolation.
Transit, parking and getting around
Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) serves the surrounding area with bus routes along primary thoroughfares such as Florida Avenue (Route 1) and Waters Avenue (Route 16). There is no passenger rail or BRT station in the immediate area.
Street parking on residential roads is generally free and readily available. Area businesses along nearby commercial strips feature dedicated, complimentary surface parking lots.
Things to do in Curlin Place
- Visit the award-winning ZooTampa at Lowry Park just minutes south for wildlife encounters and family exhibits.
- Explore local vintage shops, microbreweries, and casual dining along North Florida Avenue.
- Enjoy outdoor recreation, picnic areas, and riverfront paths at Lowry Park along the Hillsborough River.
Local favorites
- Bo's Ice Cream · Ice Cream Shop · 4.6★ (2150)Historic North Tampa walk-up window serving classic soft-serve, sundaes, and shakes since 1954.
- Mauricio Faedo's Bakery · Bakery · 4.6★ (1420)Beloved local bakery famous for its fresh-baked traditional Cuban bread and sweet guava pastries.
- Trip's Diner · Diner · 4.6★ (1850)Casual neighborhood staple serving hearty breakfasts, hubcap pancakes, and classic comfort fare.
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.