Is Madison @ Bellmar safe?
Dallas, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Madison @ Bellmar as “Caution”.
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Gogo's take on Madison @ Bellmar
“Go with care. Madison @ Bellmar provides convenient access to major Dallas thoroughfares, but the dense apartment complexes experience routine property crime. Visitors should keep valuables out of sight in vehicles and stick to well-lit areas at night.”
About the area
Madison @ Bellmar is a dense multi-family residential neighborhood tucked just east of the US-75 (Central Expressway) corridor in North Dallas. The area consists primarily of garden-style apartment communities built between the 1970s and 1990s, occupied largely by working professionals and young families. It serves primarily as a residential commuter base near major commercial retail corridors along Forest and Royal Lanes.
- Apartment-Dense
- Commuter Corridor
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Madison @ Bellmar
Walk score: 58/100 · Bike score: 46/100
There are no dedicated on-street bike lanes on immediate residential roads, but riders can reach the Cottonwood Trail system about one mile to the east.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Convenient location immediately off US-75 offering quick access to NorthPark Center and downtown Dallas
- Lower violent crime rates compared to high-risk southern Dallas sectors
- Well-maintained private complex amenities and active residential occupancy
- Close proximity to extensive retail, dining, and grocery options along Forest Lane
Cons
- Elevated rates of vehicle burglaries, catalytic converter thefts, and property crimes in parking areas
- Heavy concentration of rental stock with limited single-family homeownership stability
- Pockets of unlit walkways and narrow access roads between apartment complexes at night
Homelessness: Homelessness is rare directly inside apartment complexes, though occasional panhandling is visible at major highway intersections and access ramps along US-75 and Forest Lane.
What Madison @ Bellmar is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Active and orderly as residents commute to work and maintenance teams service the grounds.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and generally safe, with standard delivery traffic and residents running local errands.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Parking lots fill up and street illumination varies; maintaining basic awareness is sensible.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet but vulnerable to auto-related opportunistic theft; solo walking through open lots is discouraged.
Transit, parking and getting around
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) provides regional bus service nearby, with the Forest Lane Rail Station (Red and Orange Lines) located approximately 1.5 miles north.
Surface lot and covered parking are predominantly reserved for apartment residents with permits, while visitor spaces can be scarce late in the day. Commercial centers nearby offer abundant free surface parking.
Things to do in Madison @ Bellmar
- Shop, dine, and view public art installations at NorthPark Center just a short drive south
- Jog or cycle along the nearby Cottonwood Trail connector
- Explore diverse casual dining spots along the Forest Lane and Central Expressway corridors
Local favorites
- Cindi's NY Deli & Restaurant · Deli & Bakery · 4.5★ (3450)Beloved local staple serving authentic New York deli classics, bagels, and comfort breakfasts.
- Asian Mint · Thai / Asian Fusion · 4.4★ (1180)Modern, upbeat eatery offering fresh New Bangkok-style dishes and creative desserts.
- Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods · Beverage & Gourmet Market · 4.5★ (1220)Expansive warehouse-style store stocking fine wines, craft spirits, cigars, and gourmet snacks.
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Common questions about Madison @ Bellmar
Is Madison @ Bellmar safe to walk at night?
Take care after dark: stick to lit main streets or take a ride.
Is Madison @ Bellmar a good place to live?
On safety, Madison @ Bellmar scores 62/100 — below average, so visit at different times of day before deciding to move.
How walkable is Madison @ Bellmar?
Walk score 58/100 and bike score 46/100. Some errands can be done on foot.
Which areas near Madison @ Bellmar are safer?
Santa Fe Trails (84), The Village Westside (83), The Douglas (80) score higher nearby.
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