Is Longdale safe?
Sanford, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Longdale as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Longdale
“Go. Longdale is a quiet, suburban community in Seminole County that offers a safe and peaceful environment for visitors. While it is primarily residential and lacks prominent tourist attractions, it experiences low violent crime and is well-situated for exploring the greater Orlando-Sanford area.”
About the area
Longdale is an established suburban pocket situated between southern Sanford and northern Longwood in Seminole County. The area is defined by mid-century single-family homes, mature oak trees, and light commercial zoning along major corridors. It serves primarily as a tranquil bedroom community with easy access to regional parks and transit arteries.
- Suburban / Quiet
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
- Wooded
Walking and biking in Longdale
Walk score: 31/100 · Bike score: 44/100
Local streets lack designated bike lanes, but cyclists have convenient access to the regional Cross Seminole Trail located nearby.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than state and national benchmarks
- High level of long-term homeownership contributing to community stability
- Close proximity to outdoor recreation and regional multi-use trail networks
- Quick vehicular access to US Highway 17-92 and major commuter corridors
Cons
- Suburban design makes walking impractical for most daily errands
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like vehicle trespasses in residential driveways
- Inconsistent street lighting on older neighborhood residential streets
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in the residential quarters, with occasional unhoused individuals or panhandling seen near commercial intersections along US 17-92.
What Longdale is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents walking dogs and heading out for morning commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet residential streets with minimal vehicle traffic and a relaxed atmosphere.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and residential, feeling secure for evening walks near home.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and dark due to spaced-out streetlights, though serious crime incidents remain uncommon.
Transit, parking and getting around
Lynx operates bus service along major corridors like US 17-92 (such as Route 103), while the nearest SunRail commuter train stations are located a 5-to-10-minute drive away in Longwood and Sanford.
Ample free parking is readily available in private driveways, residential streets, and commercial strip center lots.
Things to do in Longdale
- Ride or hike the scenic wooded routes at nearby Soldier's Creek Park and mountain bike trails
- Spot native wildlife and alligators at the Lake Jesup Conservation Area trailheads
- Connect to the Cross Seminole Trail for long-distance road cycling and jogging
Local favorites
- Nonno's Italian Restaurant · Italian Restaurant · 4.6★ (1240)Long-running neighborhood favorite serving classic homestyle Italian pastas, seafood, and garlic rolls.
- Victorio's Oyster Bar & Grille · Seafood Restaurant · 4.4★ (1410)Casual neighborhood seafood joint known for fresh oysters, crab legs, and pizza.
- Papa Bee's · Chicken Wings Restaurant · 4.5★ (2180)Beloved local institution famous for jumbo buffalo wings, burgers, and sports viewing.
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.