Is North Carrollton safe?
Carrollton, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates North Carrollton as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on North Carrollton
“Go. North Carrollton is an exceptionally safe, quiet suburban community with violent and property crime rates far below national averages. Visitors will find clean residential streets, well-maintained parks, and thriving international dining centers with minimal safety concerns.”
About the area
North Carrollton is an established, affluent suburban area in the northern DFW metroplex characterized by master-planned subdivisions, golf courses, and greenbelts. Situated near the borders of Lewisville and Plano, it offers a peaceful residential setting with immediate access to major Asian culinary and retail centers.
- Suburban Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Culinary Hub
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in North Carrollton
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 44/100
Recreational cycling is well-supported along the off-street Carrollton Blue Trail network, though on-street protected bike lanes are sparse and there is no public bike-share system.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent and property crime rates are among the lowest in the greater Dallas-Fort Worth metro area.
- High median household incomes, low poverty levels, and exceptionally high rates of homeownership.
- Well-maintained public green spaces including the Carrollton Greenbelt and Indian Creek trails.
- Diverse and thriving commercial hubs featuring top-tier regional dining options.
Cons
- Heavily auto-centric layout requires a car for virtually all errands and activities.
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle burglaries occur in busy commercial retail parking lots.
- Fast-moving traffic along multi-lane arterial corridors like Hebron Parkway and Josey Lane.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is rare throughout North Carrollton, with occasional panhandling limited to major highway junctions along the President George Bush Turnpike.
What North Carrollton is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Bright and serene, with neighborhood residents walking dogs and joggers using trail corridors safely.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Pleasant and orderly across residential zones with bustling, safe retail activity in shopping plazas.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Safe and vibrant around dining centers and family parks with active, well-lit parking lots.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Exceptionally quiet and deserted across subdivisions, maintaining a very high level of security.
Transit, parking and getting around
Served by Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), with the Trinity Mills Station on the Green Line located just south, though bus routes in North Carrollton run with limited frequency.
Parking is free and abundant across all retail centers, grocery complexes, and residential streets without restrictions.
Things to do in North Carrollton
- Play a round of golf along the Trinity River waterways at Indian Creek Golf Club.
- Sample pastries, street snacks, and diverse dining at the nearby Carrollton Asian Town Center.
- Walk, jog, or cycle along the paved trails of the Carrollton Greenbelt and Oak Creek Park.
Local favorites
- Indian Creek Golf Club · Golf Course · 4.2★ (870)A premier 36-hole municipal golf facility set along lush natural parkland and water hazards.
- 85C Bakery Cafe · Bakery · 4.6★ (2950)A bustling Taiwanese bakery renowned for fresh self-serve pastries, cakes, and sea salt coffee.
- DanSungSa · Korean Restaurant · 4.5★ (720)A lively Korean pub-style eatery offering comfort food, stews, and casual late-night bites.
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Common questions about North Carrollton
Is North Carrollton safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is North Carrollton a good place to live?
On safety, North Carrollton scores 90/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is North Carrollton?
Walk score 38/100 and bike score 44/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near North Carrollton are safer?
Castle Hills Southwest (Lewisville) (91) score higher nearby.
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