Is McCallum Highlands safe?
Dallas, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates McCallum Highlands as “Go, stay aware”.
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Gogo's take on McCallum Highlands
“Go with care. McCallum Highlands is generally safe and peaceful during the day, popular with university students and young families. However, visitor caution is warranted regarding vehicle break-ins in the dense apartment corridors at night.”
About the area
McCallum Highlands is a suburban enclave in Far North Dallas adjacent to Richardson and the University of Texas at Dallas campus. The neighborhood is defined by a dense corridor of multi-family apartment communities bordered by quieter single-family residential blocks. It offers straightforward access to university amenities, regional tech employment hubs, and diverse international dining along perimeter corridors.
- Suburban / Residential
- College-Adjacent
- Car-Dependent
- Diverse
Walking and biking in McCallum Highlands
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 45/100
On-street bike infrastructure is limited along busy arterial streets, but the nearby Preston Ridge Trail and UT Dallas campus provide off-street multi-use paved pathways.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to Dallas citywide averages
- Close proximity to the University of Texas at Dallas and Richardson Telecom Corridor
- Diverse culinary and international grocery options along nearby arterial corridors
Cons
- Elevated frequency of property crime, especially opportunistic vehicle burglaries in apartment lots
- Heavy concentration of aging multi-family rental housing with variable exterior lighting and security
- High vehicle traffic and auto-oriented street design along bordering thoroughfares
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a significant presence within residential streets, though occasional panhandling occurs at busy perimeter intersections along Coit Road and Campbell Road.
What McCallum Highlands is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and busy with students and local commuters departing for work and classes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Active and generally safe with moderate neighborhood vehicle traffic and pedestrians near transit stops.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm residential atmosphere, though vigilance is advised when navigating poorly lit apartment complexes.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet with minimal foot traffic; standard caution is recommended due to risk of property crimes in parking areas.
Transit, parking and getting around
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) provides bus service through the area via routes 232 and 241, connecting to the DART Red and Orange light rail lines at Arapaho Center Station approximately 3.5 miles southeast.
Parking is readily available and free throughout the area, primarily in open apartment surface lots and along residential side streets.
Things to do in McCallum Highlands
- Enjoy the playground, tennis courts, and walking paths at nearby Campbell Green Park
- Explore international food markets and eateries along the Coit Road and Campbell Road commercial strips
- Visit the nearby UT Dallas campus for public cultural lectures, collegiate athletics, and art exhibitions
Local favorites
- Ricky's Hot Chicken · Chicken Restaurant · 4.6★ (1450)Popular local eatery serving intensely seasoned Nashville-style hot chicken sandwiches and tenders.
- Fadi's Mediterranean Grill · Mediterranean Restaurant · 4.5★ (2100)Longstanding cafeteria-style destination known for generous portions of shawarma, kebabs, and fresh dips.
- Shahrzad Mediterranean Market & Restaurant · Persian Restaurant · 4.4★ (850)Authentic Persian restaurant and specialty grocery offering fresh stews, kebabs, and imported goods.
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Common questions about McCallum Highlands
Is McCallum Highlands safe to walk at night?
Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.
Is McCallum Highlands a good place to live?
On safety, McCallum Highlands scores 71/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.
How walkable is McCallum Highlands?
Walk score 48/100 and bike score 45/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near McCallum Highlands are safer?
Preston Bend (87), Highland Creek Manor (84), Coventry on the Creek (80) score higher nearby.
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