Is Kingswood (Cedar Hill) safe?
Cedar Hill, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Kingswood (Cedar Hill) as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Kingswood (Cedar Hill)
“Go. Kingswood is a quiet, well-established suburban neighborhood in Cedar Hill with low violent crime rates and stable homeownership. While it lacks commercial attractions within its purely residential blocks, visitors will find it peaceful, safe, and welcoming.”
About the area
Kingswood is an established single-family residential neighborhood characterized by mature shade trees, modest brick homes, and rolling North Texas topography. Located just minutes from Joe Pool Lake and Cedar Hill State Park, it provides a tranquil suburban retreat with easy highway access to the broader Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
- Quiet Residential
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Kingswood (Cedar Hill)
Walk score: 24/100 · Bike score: 31/100
There are no dedicated on-street bike lanes or public bike-share stations in Kingswood, though world-class mountain biking trails are located minutes away at Cedar Hill State Park.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low violent crime rates compared to broader Dallas County averages
- High residential stability with high homeownership rates and well-kept yards
- Immediate driving access to regional parks, nature preserves, and Joe Pool Lake
- Solid economic baseline with low poverty and above-average household incomes
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crime, primarily vehicle break-ins on driveways
- Total dependence on personal vehicles for groceries, dining, and daily errands
- Limited street lighting on some interior residential cul-de-sacs
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is essentially non-existent within Kingswood's residential interior. Minor panhandling is occasionally observed along the commercial service roads of US-67 several minutes away.
What Kingswood (Cedar Hill) is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Calm and peaceful, with residents walking dogs and joggers taking advantage of low morning traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet suburban environment with minimal pedestrian presence, feeling consistently safe.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Relaxed atmosphere as residents return home, well-suited for strolls along neighborhood sidewalks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet and dark with virtually no foot traffic; safe, though standard precautions like locking vehicle doors apply.
Transit, parking and getting around
Cedar Hill does not participate in fixed-route DART rail or bus services; local transit is primarily serviced by STAR Transit on-demand microtransit vans.
Street parking is free, abundant, and unrestricted throughout the neighborhood, and all residences feature private driveways and garages.
Things to do in Kingswood (Cedar Hill)
- Hike rugged scenic trails or rent a kayak at nearby Cedar Hill State Park
- Spend a family afternoon enjoying the sports courts and playgrounds at Virginia Weaver Park
- Shop and dine at the open-air Hillside Village lifestyle center located a short drive north
Local favorites
- Babe's Chicken Dinner House · Southern Restaurant · 4.6★ (3250)A beloved local dining destination serving family-style fried chicken and classic Southern sides in Cedar Hill's historic downtown.
- David's Seafood Grill · Seafood Restaurant · 4.4★ (1480)Longstanding community staple offering fresh Gulf seafood, steaks, and signature cocktails in a relaxed setting.
- White Rhino Coffee · Coffee Shop · 4.6★ (870)Popular local coffeehouse serving specialty espresso, scratch-made pastries, and breakfast sandwiches.
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Common questions about Kingswood (Cedar Hill)
Is Kingswood (Cedar Hill) safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Kingswood (Cedar Hill) a good place to live?
On safety, Kingswood (Cedar Hill) scores 80/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Kingswood (Cedar Hill)?
Walk score 24/100 and bike score 31/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Kingswood (Cedar Hill) are safer?
Greenway Trails (88), West Cedar Hill (83), Southeast Cedar Hill (81) score higher nearby.
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