Is Lake Saint George safe?
Clearwater, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Lake Saint George as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Lake Saint George
“Go. Lake Saint George is a quiet, safe, and established suburban enclave in northern Pinellas County. Visitors will find peaceful residential streets, high neighborhood pride, and quick access to coastal amenities without the safety concerns of denser urban districts.”
About the area
Lake Saint George is a sprawling residential community centered around small lakes and conservation wetlands between Palm Harbor and Clearwater. The area is characterized by 1980s and 1990s single-family homes, townhouses, and manicured subdivisions. It offers a relaxed, family-oriented environment with close driving proximity to Honeymoon Island, Dunedin, and Tampa Road shopping.
- Suburban Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined Streets
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Lake Saint George
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 42/100
Internal streets are calm and bike-friendly, though perimeter roads lack dedicated infrastructure; the regional Pinellas Trail is accessible roughly four miles to the west.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than state and national averages.
- Strong homeownership rates and well-maintained single-family properties.
- Higher-than-average median household income with low poverty and economic stability.
- Quiet, low-speed interior residential streets ideal for casual neighborhood strolls.
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with high-speed, busy arterial corridors on its perimeter.
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like unlocked vehicle burglaries.
- Lack of immediate walkable commercial or dining districts within the neighborhood core.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within the residential streets of Lake Saint George, though occasional individuals may be seen near major commercial intersections along US-19.
What Lake Saint George is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very peaceful and safe, with neighbors jogging, walking dogs, and morning school drop-offs.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and residential with light neighborhood traffic and an easygoing suburban feel.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and secure as residents return home, though street lighting can be dim along some interior cul-de-sacs.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and safe to navigate, with virtually no foot traffic or late-night disturbances.
Transit, parking and getting around
Transit service is provided by the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) via routes on external corridors like US-19 (Route 19) and Tampa Road, but there is no direct bus service weaving through the interior neighborhood streets.
Parking is exceptionally easy and free, with ample driveway space, street parking along residential curbs, and large open surface lots at all surrounding commercial plazas.
Things to do in Lake Saint George
- Walk or jog along the quiet, tree-lined residential loops surrounding the neighborhood lakes.
- Spend an afternoon enjoying wildlife and boating at nearby John Chesnut Sr. Park on Lake Tarpon.
- Play a round of golf at the nearby Chi Chi Rodriguez Golf Club just south on McMullen Booth Road.
Local favorites
- Lucky Dill Deli · Deli & Bakery · 4.4★ (7500)Massive New York-style deli and bakery famous for overstuffed pastrami sandwiches and giant desserts.
- Positano's Ristorante · Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (850)Cozy neighborhood trattoria serving classic pasta dishes, veal specialties, and fresh seafood.
- Cuban Breeze Cafe · Cuban Restaurant · 4.6★ (680)Casual, strip-mall staple turning out authentic pressed Cuban sandwiches, roast pork, and plantains.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.