Is North Garland safe?
Garland, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates North Garland as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on North Garland
“Go. North Garland is a quiet, family-oriented suburban community that is considerably safer and more prosperous than southern sections of the city. While routine awareness is recommended around high-traffic shopping centers, visitors will find low violent crime rates and peaceful residential streets.”
About the area
North Garland is an established, predominantly residential suburb characterized by mature tree-lined subdivisions, golf courses, and strip shopping plazas. It offers convenient access to President George Bush Turnpike, Lake Ray Hubbard, and diverse international dining options.
- Suburban Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Diverse Dining
Walking and biking in North Garland
Walk score: 41/100 · Bike score: 44/100
Dedicated bike infrastructure is sparse on main arterial roads, but recreational cycling is popular on the paved multi-use trails within Spring Creek Forest Preserve and local parks.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Lower violent and property crime rates compared to the broader Dallas-Fort Worth urban core
- High homeownership rate and stable middle-to-upper-middle income demographic
- Close proximity to Firewheel Town Center, regional parks, and Spring Creek Forest Preserve
Cons
- Occasional vehicle burglaries and opportunistic theft in retail and apartment parking lots
- Heavy car dependency with minimal pedestrian-friendly infrastructure across main corridors
- Suburban sprawl makes navigating without a personal vehicle inefficient
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in North Garland, though occasional individuals or panhandlers may be observed near major highway intersections and larger retail centers.
What North Garland is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and busy with school traffic, commuters, and residents jogging along neighborhood sidewalks.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm residential atmosphere with typical commercial buzz along major thoroughfares like Campbell and Garland Roads.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential streets with steady traffic around casual dining spots and shopping plazas.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic and quiet neighborhoods, though standard caution is advised in commercial parking lots late at night.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART); the nearest rail connections are the Downtown Garland and CityLine/Bush stations via bus feeder routes, though service intervals can be long.
Parking is abundant and universally free across sprawling surface lots at retail centers and on residential streets.
Things to do in North Garland
- Hike and birdwatch among old-growth hardwood trees at the Spring Creek Forest Preserve
- Play a round of golf at the scenic Firewheel Golf Park courses
- Explore the Asian supermarkets and diverse culinary spots along North Jupiter Road and Walnut Street
Local favorites
- Babe's Chicken Dinner House · Southern Restaurant · 4.6★ (3200)Beloved local institution serving family-style fried chicken and traditional Southern sides.
- Meshack's Bar-B-Que Shack · Barbecue · 4.5★ (1100)No-frills takeout shack renowned across North Texas for classic wood-smoked ribs and brisket.
- Fish N' Tails Oyster Bar · Seafood Restaurant · 4.4★ (1450)Casual neighborhood staple offering fried catfish, oysters, and po'boys.
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Common questions about North Garland
Is North Garland safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is North Garland a good place to live?
On safety, North Garland scores 80/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is North Garland?
Walk score 41/100 and bike score 44/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near North Garland are safer?
SpringPark (88), Firewheel (83), Northeast Garland (81) score higher nearby.
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