Is Hillcrest (Lubbock) safe?
Lubbock, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Hillcrest (Lubbock) as “Caution”.
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Gogo's take on Hillcrest (Lubbock)
“Go with care. Hillcrest is primarily a quiet, working-class residential neighborhood anchored by its historic country club, but it experiences higher property crime rates than southern Lubbock. Daytime visits to local amenities or residents are generally uneventful, but standard precautions against vehicle theft and night-time awareness are advised.”
About the area
Hillcrest is an established residential neighborhood in North Lubbock centered around the Hillcrest Country Club and modest mid-century single-family homes. It offers quick access to Clovis Highway and Loop 289, catering mainly to long-term residents and local golfers. While largely suburban in layout, it sits within a northern quadrant of the city that contends with elevated economic strain and property crime.
- Quiet Residential
- Suburban
- Car-Dependent
- Golf Community
Walking and biking in Hillcrest (Lubbock)
Walk score: 34/100 · Bike score: 46/100
There is no municipal bike-share system and dedicated bike lanes are absent on neighborhood streets, though the flat terrain allows for casual cycling on low-traffic residential roads.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Established residential neighborhood with minimal through-traffic on interior streets.
- Home to the historic Hillcrest Country Club and nearby neighborhood park space.
- Convenient driving access to Loop 289, Texas Tech University, and downtown Lubbock.
Cons
- Elevated rates of vehicle burglaries and opportunistic property theft compared to city averages.
- Lower median household incomes and higher poverty rates in surrounding census tracts.
- Inconsistent sidewalk infrastructure and dim street lighting across interior residential blocks.
Homelessness: Homelessness is rare on interior residential blocks, though unhoused individuals and occasional panhandling are present along the commercial edges of Clovis Highway and nearby major intersections.
What Hillcrest (Lubbock) is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and low-key as residents begin their morning commutes and maintenance staff start at the golf course.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet with light local vehicle traffic and safe conditions for walking dogs or visiting local venues.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Streets quiet down significantly after dark, with limited ambient street lighting requiring increased situational awareness.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet with virtually no pedestrian activity and an elevated risk of opportunistic car break-ins.
Transit, parking and getting around
Lubbock's Citibus operates bus routes along peripheral thoroughfares like Clovis Highway and North University Avenue, though frequencies are limited and Lubbock does not have a passenger rail system.
Parking is exceptionally easy and free throughout the area, with abundant curbside street parking on residential blocks and dedicated lots at local businesses and the country club.
Things to do in Hillcrest (Lubbock)
- Play a round of golf or attend a private banquet at Hillcrest Country Club.
- Take a walk or relax in the open green spaces at nearby Hillcrest Park.
- Explore traditional Tex-Mex dining options along the adjacent Clovis Highway corridor.
Local favorites
- Hillcrest Country Club · Country Club & Golf Course · 4.3★ (270)Historic private country club offering an 18-hole championship golf course, tennis courts, and dining facilities.
- Montelongo's Mexican Restaurant · Mexican Restaurant · 4.2★ (1120)Long-running staple on nearby Clovis Highway serving hearty, traditional Tex-Mex dishes and homemade salsa.
- Taqueria Guadalajara · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (710)Casual nearby eatery popular for quick, authentic tacos, burritos, and Mexican breakfast plates.
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Common questions about Hillcrest (Lubbock)
Is Hillcrest (Lubbock) safe to walk at night?
Take care after dark: stick to lit main streets or take a ride.
Is Hillcrest (Lubbock) a good place to live?
On safety, Hillcrest (Lubbock) scores 64/100 — below average, so visit at different times of day before deciding to move.
How walkable is Hillcrest (Lubbock)?
Walk score 34/100 and bike score 46/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Hillcrest (Lubbock) are safer?
Cantibury Pointe (81), The Carlton House (72), THRIVE in Lubbock (72) score higher nearby.
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