Is Lakewood Estates safe?
St. Petersburg, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Lakewood Estates as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Lakewood Estates
“Go. Lakewood Estates is a quiet, tree-shaded mid-century residential neighborhood surrounding a historic golf course that is generally very safe for visitors. You will encounter little to no serious crime inside the neighborhood, though basic suburban awareness regarding vehicle locking is advised.”
About the area
Lakewood Estates is an established, predominantly residential community in southern St. Petersburg centered around the St. Petersburg Country Club and bordering Lake Maggiore. Known for its ranch-style homes, lush landscaping, and tranquil streets, it offers a peaceful respite from the denser urban districts of the city.
- Quiet / Suburban
- Green / Tree-Lined
- Golf Community
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Lakewood Estates
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 48/100
Residential streets are wide and low-speed for cycling, and the regional Pinellas Trail is accessible just a short ride west across 34th Street South.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to surrounding commercial corridors in South St. Pete
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes fostering a stable, well-maintained environment
- Immediate access to prominent outdoor spaces including Boyd Hill Nature Preserve and Lake Maggiore
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes, primarily unlocked vehicle burglaries
- Proximity to higher-incident commercial strips along 34th Street South (US-19)
- Strictly car-dependent layout with minimal commercial establishments within walking distance
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within the interior residential streets, though occasional individuals may be seen near transit stops along the outer commercial arterials.
What Lakewood Estates is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very safe and active with residents jogging, walking dogs, and heading to the golf course.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and peaceful, with minimal vehicular traffic on interior residential roads.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and serene with residents relaxing; perfectly safe for neighborhood evening strolls.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Generally peaceful and quiet, though dimly lit interior streets mean keeping an eye out for opportunistic vehicle prowlers.
Transit, parking and getting around
Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) serves the perimeter via Route 34 on 34th St S and Route 54 on 54th Ave S, but service does not penetrate the interior residential roads.
Parking is abundant and hassle-free, with driveways on private properties and ample, free, unmetered street parking throughout the neighborhood.
Things to do in Lakewood Estates
- Play a round of golf or tennis at the historic St. Petersburg Country Club
- Hike the nature trails and observe wildlife at the adjacent Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
- Picnic and enjoy scenic lake views at nearby Lake Maggiore Park
Local favorites
- St. Petersburg Country Club · Country Club & Golf Course · 4.3★ (315)A classic championship 18-hole golf course featuring tennis courts, swimming, and dining facilities.
- Boyd Hill Nature Preserve · Nature Preserve · 4.8★ (1850)A pristine 245-acre park featuring miles of nature trails, boardwalks through swamp woodland, and an aviary.
- Lake Maggiore Park · City Park · 4.5★ (960)A sprawling public park offering walking paths, playgrounds, shaded picnic pavilions, and birdwatching.
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.
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