Is Lakemont Ridge safe?
Winter Haven, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Lakemont Ridge as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Lakemont Ridge
“Go. Lakemont Ridge is a quiet, family-oriented suburban neighborhood in northeast Winter Haven that presents minimal safety concerns for visitors. Violent crime is rare, and standard precautions like locking your vehicle are sufficient for a trouble-free stay.”
About the area
Lakemont Ridge is a modern, single-family residential community characterized by quiet cul-de-sacs, tidy lawns, and lake-adjacent Florida scenery. Located just off Lucerne Park Road, it offers a peaceful suburban retreat while keeping visitors within easy driving distance of Winter Haven's lakes and attractions.
- Quiet Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Suburban
Walking and biking in Lakemont Ridge
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There is no local bike-share program, but cyclists can drive a short distance to connect with the Chain of Lakes Trail in central Winter Haven.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low violent crime rate with a peaceful residential environment
- High rate of owner-occupied, well-maintained single-family homes
- Stable suburban socioeconomic base with low vacancy rates
- Quiet neighborhood streets with minimal cut-through traffic
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked car burglaries
- Entirely car-dependent with virtually no walkable retail or dining
- Limited street lighting along some interior roads and connector corridors
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within Lakemont Ridge, with services and encampments largely concentrated closer to central Winter Haven and commercial transit corridors.
What Lakemont Ridge is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents walking dogs and commuting to work in full daylight.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very calm with low traffic flow and safe conditions throughout the subdivision.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential atmosphere as families return home and neighborhood activity winds down.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and silent; while violent crime is rare, outdoor walking is uncommon due to lack of sidewalks and streetlights.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by Citrus Connection (LAMTD/Polk County), but fixed routes do not run through this suburban subdivision; a personal vehicle or rideshare is essential.
Parking is completely hassle-free with ample private driveways and unrestricted, free residential street parking.
Things to do in Lakemont Ridge
- Enjoy outdoor recreation, fishing, and boating on nearby Lake Henry
- Take a short drive to play 18 holes at the Cypresswood Golf and Country Club
- Visit Lucerne Park nearby for open green space and lakeside views
Local favorites
- Tanner's Lakeside Restaurant & Bar · Seafood Restaurant · 4.3★ (2150)Popular waterfront eatery offering seafood baskets, burgers, and live music with scenic lake views.
- Andy's Igloo Drive-In Restaurant · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (3100)Historic retro diner serving classic milkshakes, crinkle-cut fries, and steak sandwiches.
- Nutwood · Modern European Restaurant · 4.8★ (460)Charming chef-driven bistro situated in downtown Winter Haven serving elevated seasonal fare.
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.