Is Lakewood Terrace safe?
St. Petersburg, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Lakewood Terrace as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Lakewood Terrace
“Go with care. Lakewood Terrace is a quiet, predominantly residential South St. Petersburg neighborhood with tree-lined streets and modest mid-century homes. While residential streets are generally peaceful during the day, standard urban precautions are advised at night and along nearby commercial corridors.”
About the area
Lakewood Terrace is an established residential neighborhood in southern St. Petersburg, characterized by single-family ranch homes, mature oak canopies, and proximity to Lake Maggiore. It offers a laid-back suburban pocket that is just a short drive from Downtown St. Pete and coastal parks.
- Quiet Residential
- Suburban Feel
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Lakewood Terrace
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 58/100
Neighborhood streets are low-stress for cycling, and cyclists have quick access to the Pinellas Trail connector paths near 34th St S and Lake Maggiore.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Predominantly quiet, established single-family residential streets with low foot traffic
- Moderate to high homeownership rates that support a stable neighborhood baseline
- Close proximity to outdoor recreation at Lake Maggiore and Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
Cons
- Higher property crime and occasional auto burglary rates than northern Pinellas suburbs
- Bordered by commercial transit corridors on 34th St S that experience higher incident rates
- Car-dependent layout with limited illuminated pedestrian infrastructure on interior side streets
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is uncommon within the interior residential streets, though occasional individuals and panhandling can be observed along the US-19 / 34th Street South commercial corridor.
What Lakewood Terrace is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and calm as residents walk dogs and commute, presenting minimal safety concerns.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Low-traffic and relaxed across interior blocks, though busier along surrounding thoroughfares.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding down; standard vigilance recommended if walking unlit blocks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Subdued with very little activity, though walking alone on arterial perimeter roads is discouraged.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by PSTA (Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority), with Route 4, Route 18, and Route 34 running along bordering arterials like 34th St S and 4th St S. There is no heavy rail, though the SunRunner BRT line is reachable roughly 4 miles north in the downtown/Grand Central corridor.
Parking is straightforward and free, primarily via private driveways and unrestricted curbside residential street parking.
Things to do in Lakewood Terrace
- Explore the boardwalks, nature center, and bird habitats at nearby Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
- Enjoy waterfront breezes, picnicking, and fishing at nearby Bay Vista Park
- Catch scenic sunset views of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge from the southern waterfront tip
Local favorites
- Skyway Jack's Restaurant · Breakfast & Diner · 4.5★ (2700)Longtime, quirky local staple serving hearty Southern breakfasts and classic diner fare on 34th Street South.
- Mullet's Fish Camp & Porch · Seafood Restaurant · 4.6★ (1500)Casual indoor-outdoor neighborhood spot known for smoked mullet, fresh seafood, and craft cocktails.
- The Chattaway · Historic American Restaurant · 4.4★ (3200)Iconic, eclectic outdoor garden eatery serving celebrated burgers, British-style tea, and cold beer since 1951.
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.