Is Hammocks safe?
Tampa, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Hammocks as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Hammocks
“Go. The Hammocks in New Tampa is a peaceful, well-maintained master-planned suburban community with very low violent crime and strong economic stability. Visitors and residents face minimal safety concerns beyond basic precautions like locking vehicle doors.”
About the area
The Hammocks is a quiet residential enclave situated in the New Tampa area near the Hillsborough-Pasco county border, characterized by neat townhomes, single-family houses, conservation areas, and ponds. While largely devoid of typical tourist attractions, it offers a safe, family-oriented base with convenient access to retail centers, golf courses, and nature preserves along Bruce B. Downs Boulevard.
- Suburban / Peaceful
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Master-Planned
Walking and biking in Hammocks
Walk score: 24/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There is no city bike-share system in New Tampa, but the neighborhood provides easy car access to the paved 7-mile Flatwoods Loop trail just south.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than both Tampa and national averages.
- Well-maintained suburban housing stock with strong HOA oversight and high median household income.
- Quiet, low-traffic neighborhood streets suitable for morning jogs and family strolls.
Cons
- Heavy car dependency with virtually no walkable commercial districts within the community.
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle break-ins typical of suburban subdivisions.
- Congestion during peak commute hours along the Bruce B. Downs Boulevard corridor.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within The Hammocks residential community, with only occasional panhandling observed further south at major highway intersections along Bruce B. Downs Boulevard.
What Hammocks is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents jogging, walking dogs, and school buses moving through neighborhood streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet with standard suburban traffic and minimal pedestrian activity outside residential cul-de-sacs.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and safe for neighborhood walks around community ponds and well-lit residential roads.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and tranquil with virtually no foot traffic, maintaining a safe and quiet residential atmosphere.
Transit, parking and getting around
Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) operates Route 51X express service and Route 275LX nearby along Bruce B. Downs Blvd, but service within the residential streets of The Hammocks is nonexistent.
Parking is abundant and free, utilizing private driveways, residential garages, and designated townhome surface stalls with standard HOA overnight street parking rules.
Things to do in Hammocks
- Explore the shaded trails and boardwalks of nearby Flatwoods Wilderness Regional Park.
- Play a round of golf at the nearby Heritage Isles Golf and Country Club.
- Browse shops and casual dining options at The Walk at Highwoods Preserve.
Local favorites
- Acropolis Greek Taverna - New Tampa · Greek Restaurant · 4.4★ (1650)Lively Mediterranean eatery serving classic gyros, platters, and dips in a festive setting.
- Liang's Bistro Asian Cuisine · Asian Restaurant · 4.5★ (980)Longtime local favorite offering traditional Chinese dishes and pan-Asian favorites in a warm atmosphere.
- Mr. Dunderbak's Biergarten and Brewery · German Restaurant & Pub · 4.7★ (3200)Beloved European-style pub offering authentic German fare, house-brewed beers, and an extensive import selection.
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.