Is Harwick Place safe?
Shreveport, Louisiana · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Harwick Place as “Caution”.
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Gogo's take on Harwick Place
“Go with care. Harwick Place is a quiet, modest residential subdivision in West Shreveport that poses minimal direct violent threat to typical daytime visitors, but property crime and auto break-ins are common across the broader West Shreveport area. Practice basic situational awareness and ensure vehicles are locked with valuables out of sight.”
About the area
Harwick Place is an established, predominantly single-family suburban neighborhood situated in West Shreveport. Characterized by modest ranch-style homes and quiet cul-de-sacs, the area offers a low-key residential setting close to the commercial amenities of Pines Road and Mansfield Road.
- Suburban / Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet
- Modest / Working-Class
Walking and biking in Harwick Place
Walk score: 22/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There is no bike-share program in the area, and dedicated bike lanes are absent, requiring cyclists to share suburban roads with vehicular traffic.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Primarily owner-occupied and long-term rental single-family homes with minimal foot traffic
- Lower rate of violent street crime compared to inner-city Shreveport corridors
- Convenient driving access to Interstate 20 and regional retail hubs
- Quiet residential street grid with little commercial intrusion inside the neighborhood
Cons
- Higher risk of vehicle burglaries and opportunistic property theft reflecting citywide averages
- Limited walkability and absence of direct neighborhood amenities or public green spaces
- Aging municipal infrastructure including spotty streetlighting on interior lanes
- Sub-median household incomes and limited nearby professional job centers
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the interior residential streets of Harwick Place, though panhandling and unhoused individuals are occasionally observed near major commercial intersections along Pines Road and I-20.
What Harwick Place is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with local residents commuting to work and school buses running through the streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet with standard suburban activity and low pedestrian traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Generally calm, though diminished lighting requires extra awareness when walking dogs or exercising.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and secluded; outdoor activity drops off completely and standard precautions against auto theft are recommended.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by SporTran, operating fixed-route bus services along nearby major corridors like Pines Road, though routes directly through interior neighborhood streets are nonexistent.
Parking is straightforward and free, consisting of private residential driveways and unmetered, readily available curbside street parking.
Things to do in Harwick Place
- Take a quiet morning stroll or jog through the residential subdivision loops
- Visit nearby Cargill Park for regional youth sports, baseball diamonds, and open fields
- Explore retail shopping and local casual dining along the adjacent Pines Road corridor
Local favorites
- Southern Maid Donuts · Bakery · 4.6★ (320)Beloved local institution famous for hot, glazed donuts and southern breakfast staples.
- Crawfish Palace · Cajun/Seafood Restaurant · 4.3★ (410)Down-home spot serving seasonal boiled crawfish, shrimp, and classic Louisiana sides.
- Taqueria La Michoacana · Mexican Restaurant · 4.5★ (185)Unfussy local eatery offering authentic street tacos, tortas, and fresh aguas frescas.
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Common questions about Harwick Place
Is Harwick Place safe to walk at night?
Take care after dark: stick to lit main streets or take a ride.
Is Harwick Place a good place to live?
On safety, Harwick Place scores 62/100 — below average, so visit at different times of day before deciding to move.
How walkable is Harwick Place?
Walk score 22/100 and bike score 28/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Harwick Place are safer?
Ellerbe Road Estates (89), Ellerbe Woods (84), Lucas (76) score higher nearby.
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