Is Lake Port Village safe?
Arlington, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Lake Port Village as “Go, stay aware”.
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Gogo's take on Lake Port Village
“Go. Lake Port Village is a quiet, standard suburban residential pocket in Southwest Arlington with relatively low violent crime rates. Visitors will find safe, tree-lined residential streets, though normal vehicle security precautions should be taken regarding property theft.”
About the area
Lake Port Village is a peaceful, car-dependent residential community situated near Lake Arlington in Southwest Arlington. It consists mostly of single-family homes, neighborhood parks, and easy access to shopping centers along Green Oaks Boulevard and Little Road.
- Suburban
- Quiet
- Car-Dependent
- Residential
Walking and biking in Lake Port Village
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 34/100
There are no dedicated bike-share stations; biking is mostly comfortable on low-speed neighborhood streets, but arterial roads lack protected lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Substantially lower violent crime compared to Arlington citywide averages
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes fostering neighborhood stability
- Close proximity to Lake Arlington recreational amenities and green spaces
Cons
- Isolated residential setting with minimal commercial vitality inside the neighborhood borders
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as vehicle break-ins along residential curbs
- Virtually no fixed-route public transit infrastructure
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within the residential interior, with rare individuals occasionally present near major commercial intersections along Little Road and I-20.
What Lake Port Village is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and calm with residents walking dogs and low traffic flow through subdivision streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet suburban environment with typical residential activity and safe neighborhood navigation.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Generally safe and quiet as commuters return, with well-lit residential driveways.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic; streets are generally safe but standard suburban precautions against vehicle burglaries apply.
Transit, parking and getting around
Arlington lacks traditional scheduled fixed-route municipal transit, relying instead on the Arlington On-Demand (Via) rideshare service; the nearest regional rail is the Trinity Railway Express (TRE) CentrePort/DFW Airport Station roughly 15 miles north.
Ample free residential street and driveway parking throughout the neighborhood with unrestricted access and no metered zones.
Things to do in Lake Port Village
- Enjoy lakeside walking, boating, or fishing at nearby Lake Arlington parks
- Play a round of golf at the nearby Lake Arlington Golf Course
- Explore walking and jogging trails at surrounding neighborhood green spaces
Local favorites
- Taste of Europe · Russian & Eastern European Restaurant · 4.6★ (1250)Longtime local favorite serving hearty Eastern European dishes and specialty grocery items just a short drive away.
- Moni's Pasta & Pizza · Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (980)Cozy, family-owned establishment dishing out classic pastas, pizzas, and garlic rolls.
- Lake Arlington Golf Course · Public Golf Course · 4.2★ (510)Scenic 18-hole municipal golf course featuring clubhouse facilities and rolling fairways.
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Common questions about Lake Port Village
Is Lake Port Village safe to walk at night?
Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.
Is Lake Port Village a good place to live?
On safety, Lake Port Village scores 76/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.
How walkable is Lake Port Village?
Walk score 28/100 and bike score 34/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Lake Port Village are safer?
Enchanted Creek (84), Fannin Farm (84), Lake Port Meadows (80) score higher nearby.
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