Is Lincoln Villas safe?
Jacksonville, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Lincoln Villas as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on Lincoln Villas
“Go with care. Lincoln Villas is a modest, primarily residential neighborhood in Northwest Jacksonville that sees higher rates of property crime and intermittent violent crime compared to the wider metro area. While daytime visits for local community spots or passing through are generally uneventful, visitors should remain aware of their surroundings, particularly after dark.”
The broader Northwest Jacksonville corridor around Soutel Drive and New Kings Road continues to be a focus for Jacksonville Sheriff's Office targeted patrols following localized firearm and property crimes.
About the area
Lincoln Villas is a quiet, mid-century suburban-style enclave situated in Jacksonville's Northside along the New Kings Road and Soutel Drive corridors. The neighborhood consists mainly of single-family ranch homes, community parks, and local neighborhood-serving businesses.
- Residential
- Quiet / Suburban
- Car-Dependent
- Modest Housing
Walking and biking in Lincoln Villas
Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There are no dedicated bike-share programs or protected bike lanes within Lincoln Villas, and local roads lack dedicated multi-use trail connections.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Predominantly single-family residential character with lower traffic volume on interior streets
- Close proximity to community recreation at Lincoln Villa Park and nearby Ribault riverfront greenspaces
- Easy vehicular access to New Kings Road (US-1) and Interstate 295 for regional commuting
Cons
- Above-average local rates of property crime, auto burglaries, and occasional violent incidents
- Poverty rates exceed the Jacksonville metro average, with limited commercial investment
- Car-dependent area with limited pedestrian infrastructure and minimal street lighting on side streets
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is relatively low within the interior residential streets, though individuals experiencing homelessness or seeking assistance may occasionally be seen along commercial stretches of New Kings Road and Soutel Drive.
What Lincoln Villas is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Mornings are generally calm with residents commuting to work and school, making routine travel safe and quiet.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Afternoons remain peaceful in residential zones, though commercial strips along main corridors see busier traffic and warrant standard street awareness.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Activity winds down quickly at dusk; walking along unlit or poorly lit side streets is discouraged without precautions.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Late night presents elevated safety concerns due to reduced visibility and higher likelihood of opportunistic property or violent offenses.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA), primarily served by Route 22 (Avenue B) and Route 3 (Moncrief) with bus connections to downtown Jacksonville; there is no rail or BRT service in the immediate neighborhood.
Street parking is informal and generally unrestricted along residential side streets, with free surface lots available at local businesses and community centers.
Things to do in Lincoln Villas
- Enjoy outdoor basketball and community gatherings at Lincoln Villa Park and Senior Center
- Explore the nearby Ribault River preserve areas and scenic marsh vistas along the riverfront
- Sample local Northside takeout and soul food specialties along Soutel Drive
Local favorites
- Shut Up & Eat · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (320)Popular local eatery serving up hearty breakfast platters, burgers, and comfort food classics.
- Famous Sandwiches · Sandwich Shop · 4.4★ (180)Longtime local spot known for generous steak sandwiches, chicken wings, and quick bites.
- Soul Food Express · Soul Food Restaurant · 4.2★ (140)Neighborhood staple offering traditional Southern meats, sides, and fried fish platters.
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.