Is Lockwood safe?
Orlando, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Lockwood as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Lockwood
“Go. Lockwood is a peaceful, low-crime suburban community in East Orlando characterized by well-kept subdivisions, family-oriented neighborhoods, and proximity to the University of Central Florida. Visitors will find a safe environment with negligible violent crime, though the area is strictly residential and suburban.”
About the area
Lockwood is a quiet residential enclave situated along the Lockwood Road corridor in East Orange County, just northeast of the UCF campus. It features sprawling suburban single-family housing developments, conservation areas, and convenient access to local shopping plazas.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet / Residential
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Lockwood
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 38/100
Subdivisions have internal sidewalks and bike lanes along Lockwood Boulevard, connecting north toward the Cross Seminole Trail in Oviedo.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to greater Orlando averages
- High rates of owner-occupied single-family homes with well-maintained properties
- Above-average median household income and high educational attainment levels
- Quiet, family-friendly neighborhood streets with minimal cut-through traffic
Cons
- Virtually non-existent nightlife or walkable cultural attractions within the neighborhood
- Heavy reliance on personal vehicles for all shopping, dining, and transit
- Occasional vehicle break-ins typical of expansive suburban residential subdivisions
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Lockwood due to its strictly residential, car-oriented layout and lack of major commercial encampments or shelters.
What Lockwood is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with joggers, dog walkers, and school commuters along wide subdivision sidewalks.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm residential atmosphere with light neighborhood traffic and safe conditions for outdoor activities.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet suburban winding down with residents returning home; very safe for neighborhood walks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Dark and very quiet with minimal activity; standard suburban awareness is advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is very limited; LYNX operates Route 104 and Route 434 along major arterials nearby near UCF, but there is no direct rail service or neighborhood circulator.
Ample and free parking is available throughout the area in private driveways, residential streets, and strip mall surface lots.
Things to do in Lockwood
- Explore scenic walking and running paths in nearby East Lake Park
- Visit the nearby UCF Arboretum for nature trails and native Florida plant exhibits
- Play a round of golf at the nearby Twin Rivers Golf Club in neighboring Oviedo
Local favorites
- Town House Restaurant · Diner / American · 4.5★ (2450)Longtime local staple nearby in Oviedo serving hearty Southern breakfast and classic comfort food.
- The Waterfront Orlando (East UCF Area) · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (1820)Popular casual eatery known for fresh seafood, burgers, and laid-back outdoor dining.
- Kelly's Homemade Ice Cream - Oviedo · Ice Cream Shop · 4.8★ (980)Local favorite crafting creative artisanal ice creams, seasonal scoops, and milkshakes.
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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