Is Five Trees safe?
Dallas, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Five Trees as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Five Trees
“Go. Five Trees is a quiet, well-maintained residential enclave in Far North Dallas that presents minimal safety concerns for visitors. While there is little reason for general tourism inside the subdivision itself, the surrounding corridor is peaceful, affluent, and safe during normal hours.”
About the area
Five Trees is an established residential neighborhood in Far North Dallas characterized by mature shade trees, single-family ranch-style and traditional homes, and quiet cul-de-sacs. It offers a calm suburban respite with immediate access to bustling commercial and dining strips along major thoroughfares like Arapaho Road and Preston Road.
- Suburban / Quiet
- Tree-Lined Enclave
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Five Trees
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 44/100
No dedicated bike lanes exist inside the neighborhood, but traffic speeds are low; connections to the Preston Ridge Trail and White Rock Creek Trail network are a short ride away.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than Dallas citywide averages.
- Strong economic stability with high homeownership rates and well-kept properties.
- Peaceful, low-traffic neighborhood streets ideal for daytime walks.
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like vehicle burglaries along nearby commercial borders.
- Very car-dependent with almost no commercial businesses directly within neighborhood bounds.
- Limited street lighting on purely residential cul-de-sacs at night.
Homelessness: Homelessness is not a notable presence within the Five Trees neighborhood itself, though occasional individuals may be seen at busy commercial intersections along major nearby arterials.
What Five Trees is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with local residents walking dogs, jogging, and commuting out to work.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet and secure, with minimal through-traffic on interior residential lanes.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and safe for evening strolls, though lighting can be somewhat sparse off the main streets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Generally safe and silent, though standard suburban precautions regarding vehicle locking apply.
Transit, parking and getting around
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) provides bus service along arterial borders such as Arapaho and Hillcrest; the nearest DART Light Rail station is Arapaho Center Station on the Red/Orange Lines, roughly a 10-to-15 minute drive east.
Parking is exceptionally easy with free curbside street parking on residential roads and ample free parking lots at adjacent shopping centers.
Things to do in Five Trees
- Stroll or jog along the quiet, tree-canopied residential loops of the neighborhood.
- Visit nearby Preston Trail Park for green space, sports fields, and walking trails.
- Explore the extensive dining and boutique shopping options along the Preston Road and Arapaho corridors.
Local favorites
- Cadot Restaurant · French Restaurant · 4.6★ (460)Upscale French bistro offering classic dishes, fine wines, and an intimate dining setting.
- Whistle Britches · Southern Restaurant · 4.3★ (1620)Lively scratch kitchen known for hot chicken, homemade biscuits, and Southern comfort food.
- Flying Fish · Seafood Restaurant · 4.4★ (1280)Casual counter-serve spot dishing up fried catfish, po' boys, and fresh oysters.
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Common questions about Five Trees
Is Five Trees safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Five Trees a good place to live?
On safety, Five Trees scores 84/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Five Trees?
Walk score 38/100 and bike score 44/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Five Trees are safer?
Five Trees scores as high as or higher than its closest neighbors.
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