Is Knox safe?
Dallas, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Knox as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Knox
“Go. Knox is one of Dallas's premier upscale retail and dining enclaves, offering an exceptionally safe, vibrant, and well-maintained environment for visitors. Violent crime is rare, though visitors should exercise standard urban precautions against opportunistic vehicle break-ins in commercial parking areas.”
About the area
Situated just east of Highland Park along the popular Katy Trail, Knox is an affluent urban corridor known for boutique fashion, high-end home furnishing showrooms, and bustling sidewalk bistros. Its manicured streetscapes and modern residences attract fitness enthusiasts, young professionals, and neighborhood shoppers daily.
- Upscale Shopping
- Walkable Dining Hub
- Active / Fitness-Focused
- Patio Dining
Walking and biking in Knox
Walk score: 88/100 · Bike score: 75/100
Direct access to the 3.5-mile paved Katy Trail provides excellent north-south multi-use connectivity through Uptown and Oak Lawn.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are substantially lower than the Dallas municipal average.
- Very high median household incomes and strong local commercial investment ensure clean, well-maintained public spaces.
- Direct pedestrian connection to the paved, well-patrolled Katy Trail.
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as car burglaries in shared retail lots and parking garages.
- Heavy vehicular traffic and bottlenecking along Knox Street and near US-75 access points during peak hours.
- Elevated retail and dining prices compared to broader Dallas neighborhoods.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the Knox shopping and dining district, with only occasional panhandling observed near the US-75 service road underpasses.
What Knox is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and energetic, filled with joggers heading to the Katy Trail and patrons grabbing coffee in a very safe atmosphere.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Bustling and lively with shoppers, business lunches, and steady foot traffic creating a secure daytime environment.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Vibrant and well-illuminated as dinner crowds fill the patios and sidewalks, maintaining strong natural surveillance.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quieter as retail and dining establishments wind down; generally safe, though foot traffic thins out significantly after midnight.
Transit, parking and getting around
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) provides service via bus route 209 along Cole and McKinney Avenues, while the nearest light rail station, Cityplace/Uptown Station, is located approximately one mile south.
Parking includes paid and validated retail garages, metered street spaces, and widespread restaurant valet; street parking fills quickly on weekend evenings.
Things to do in Knox
- Walk, jog, or cycle along the scenic, tree-canopied Katy Trail.
- Browse designer fashion boutiques and high-end home decor showrooms along Knox Street.
- Dine al fresco at one of the neighborhood's popular sidewalk cafes and bistros.
Local favorites
- Le Bilboquet · French Bistro · 4.4★ (980)Chic Parisian-style bistro serving classic French fare and wine on a buzzing patio.
- The Henry · New American Restaurant · 4.5★ (2150)Sprawling, stylish multi-level restaurant featuring a rooftop bar, coffee shop, and American comfort food.
- Taverna · Italian Restaurant · 4.4★ (1220)Warm, rustic Italian eatery celebrated for authentic risotto, thin-crust pizzas, and relaxed outdoor dining.
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Common questions about Knox
Is Knox safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Knox a good place to live?
On safety, Knox scores 86/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Knox?
Walk score 88/100 and bike score 75/100. Most errands can be done on foot.
Which areas near Knox are safer?
Knox scores as high as or higher than its closest neighbors.
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