Is Lawrence (Terrell) safe?
Terrell, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Lawrence (Terrell) as “Go, stay aware”.
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Gogo's take on Lawrence (Terrell)
“Go. Lawrence is a quiet, low-density exurban community near Terrell that poses very little violent crime risk to visitors. Standard awareness regarding property security and driving on unlit rural roads is all that is typically required.”
About the area
Lawrence is a semi-rural and exurban community situated just west of Terrell along the US Highway 80 corridor in Kaufman County. It is characterized by single-family homes on acreage, quiet farm-to-market roads, and convenient highway connectivity to the broader Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
- Car-Dependent
- Exurban / Rural Fringe
- Quiet / Low-Density
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Lawrence (Terrell)
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 20/100
There are no dedicated bicycle lanes, shared-use paths, or bike-share programs in the area, and cycling along narrow, high-speed rural roads is not recommended.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low rates of violent street crime compared to regional and national urban averages
- High rate of homeownership contributing to a stable, quiet residential setting
- Quick and direct vehicular access to shopping and dining in Terrell and Forney
Cons
- Virtually no pedestrian infrastructure, with unlit roads lacking sidewalks and shoulders
- Isolated property crime and vehicle break-ins along commercial highway corridors
- Longer emergency response times typical of unincorporated and outlying county zones
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Lawrence, with only occasional transient activity observed near high-traffic highway interchanges along US-80.
What Lawrence (Terrell) is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Calm and peaceful with steady commuter traffic heading toward US-80 and Spur 557.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Low-key and quiet throughout residential pockets, with light commercial activity near the highway.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Streets become very dark and tranquil with almost no pedestrian activity.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet with minimal activity; driving is essential due to dark rural corridors, though violent crime risk remains low.
Transit, parking and getting around
There is no fixed-route municipal rail or bus service in Lawrence; public transportation is limited to STAR Transit demand-response curb-to-curb shared-ride vans across Kaufman County.
Parking is completely free and abundant in large surface lots, retail plazas, and private driveways with no metered spaces or structured garages.
Things to do in Lawrence (Terrell)
- Visit the nearby Terrell Heritage Museum to explore local railroad and aviation history
- Spend an afternoon outdoors walking the paths and visiting athletic facilities at Ben Gill Park
- Shop and dine along the historic downtown Terrell corridor just a few minutes east
Local favorites
- Film Alley Terrell · Movie Theater & Bowling Alley · 4.4★ (1850)Modern entertainment complex offering first-run films, bowling lanes, arcade games, and pub food.
- Carmona's Tex-Mex & Cantina · Tex-Mex Restaurant · 4.4★ (1150)Longtime local dining staple serving traditional fajitas, enchiladas, and house margaritas.
- Poor Boy's Cafe · Southern Diner · 4.5★ (750)Homestyle eatery known for generous chicken-fried steak, breakfast platters, and friendly service.
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Common questions about Lawrence (Terrell)
Is Lawrence (Terrell) safe to walk at night?
Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.
Is Lawrence (Terrell) a good place to live?
On safety, Lawrence (Terrell) scores 76/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.
How walkable is Lawrence (Terrell)?
Walk score 12/100 and bike score 20/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Lawrence (Terrell) are safer?
Chisholm Ranch Estates (94), Gateway Parks (90), Arbordale Village (86) score higher nearby.
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