Is Dalworthington Gardens safe?
Dalworthington Gardens, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Dalworthington Gardens as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Dalworthington Gardens
“Go. Dalworthington Gardens is an exceptionally safe, quiet, and affluent residential enclave with very low crime rates. Visitors will find spacious, tree-lined streets, a peaceful community park, and easy driving access to dining options across the Arlington metroplex.”
About the area
Dalworthington Gardens is a distinctive semi-rural municipality completely surrounded by Arlington in Tarrant County. Established during the Great Depression as a planned homestead community, it maintains large acreage lots, custom estates, and horse properties. Its independent Department of Public Safety provides high-visibility patrols, keeping the area secure and tranquil.
- Quiet / Residential
- Spacious Acreage
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Dalworthington Gardens
Walk score: 24/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There are no protected municipal bike lanes or bike-share stations, though interior residential roads feature very low traffic and are suitable for casual riding.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Consistently low violent and property crime rates backed by dedicated local Department of Public Safety patrols.
- Strong socioeconomic stability with median household incomes well over $100,000 and homeownership above 85%.
- Spacious, low-density residential streets with large lot sizes and minimal cut-through traffic.
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent layout with scarce pedestrian infrastructure along major perimeter roads.
- Occasional vehicle burglaries reported in retail parking lots along border thoroughfares like Arkansas Lane.
- Very limited commercial, dining, or entertainment options within town limits.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Dalworthington Gardens, with no visible encampments or street panhandling inside town boundaries.
What Dalworthington Gardens is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and calm, with residents walking dogs and joggers using quiet residential streets with virtually no safety concerns.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Sleepy and pleasant across residential streets, with moderate commercial traffic concentrated on peripheral thoroughfares.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Safe and relaxed as families gather in neighborhood parks and local dining spots along the border corridors.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and quiet with minimal foot traffic, maintained securely by regular police cruisers.
Transit, parking and getting around
Dalworthington Gardens lacks traditional fixed-route transit lines; the nearest transit connections are Arlington's app-based Via microtransit service and Trinity Metro buses located further out in Tarrant County.
Parking is abundant and universally free across all neighborhood facilities, private residential driveways, and commercial strip centers.
Things to do in Dalworthington Gardens
- Visit Gardens Park to walk the paved loop trail, fish in the pond, and enjoy the community playground.
- Take a scenic drive through the neighborhood to view historic homestead properties and horse stables.
- Sample independent dining options situated along the city's perimeter borders with Arlington and Pantego.
Local favorites
- A Taste of Europe · Eastern European Restaurant · 4.6★ (1120)Cozy destination serving traditional Russian and Eastern European comfort food alongside an attached specialty grocery.
- Nizza Pizza · Pizza Restaurant · 4.4★ (940)Laid-back neighborhood spot serving New York-style slices, specialty pies, and hearty pasta entrees.
- Taqueria Taxco · Mexican Restaurant · 4.2★ (1410)Popular roadside taqueria serving quick-service street tacos, tortas, and authentic Mexican breakfast plates.
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Common questions about Dalworthington Gardens
Is Dalworthington Gardens safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Dalworthington Gardens a good place to live?
On safety, Dalworthington Gardens scores 88/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Dalworthington Gardens?
Walk score 24/100 and bike score 38/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Dalworthington Gardens are safer?
Dalworthington Gardens scores as high as or higher than its closest neighbors.
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