Is Northeast Carrollton safe?
Carrollton, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Northeast Carrollton as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Northeast Carrollton
“Go. Northeast Carrollton is a safe, established suburban community with low rates of violent crime and well-maintained residential subdivisions. Visitors will find plenty of dining, shopping centers, and parks, with safety concerns largely limited to standard opportunistic property crime in commercial parking lots.”
About the area
Northeast Carrollton is a tranquil suburban sector of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex characterized by master-planned neighborhoods, strip malls, and excellent park systems. It borders Plano and The Colony, providing convenient access to major regional hubs while maintaining a quiet, family-oriented atmosphere.
- Family-Friendly
- Suburban Quiet
- Car-Dependent
- Park-Adjacent
Walking and biking in Northeast Carrollton
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 45/100
There are no municipal bike-share stations, but local cyclists can access neighborhood trails such as the Arbor Creek Trail and connected multi-use paths linking nearby parks.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than both national and Texas state averages
- High median household incomes exceeding $95,000 and low neighborhood poverty rates below 6%
- Well-maintained suburban housing stock with strong homeownership rates and active neighborhood associations
- Abundant community parks, sports facilities, and well-lit neighborhood streets
Cons
- Isolated vehicle burglaries and catalytic converter thefts occur in retail and apartment parking lots
- Heavily car-dependent layout requiring driving for almost all daily errands and activities
- Arterial roadways like Hebron Parkway and Josey Lane experience fast commuter traffic
- Limited nightlife or entertainment options outside of family restaurants and neighborhood strip plazas
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in Northeast Carrollton. Occasional individuals may be observed near major highway retail intersections on the outer perimeters, but there are no established encampments.
What Northeast Carrollton is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and busy with morning joggers, dog walkers, and parents heading out for the school commute.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet across residential blocks, with mild commercial traffic around neighborhood retail plazas.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Family-oriented and active around local parks and dining strips, feeling very secure for an evening walk.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet and dark along subdivision streets; overall safe, though standard late-night awareness is advised near major intersections.
Transit, parking and getting around
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) provides limited bus service along primary arterials, while the nearest rail hubs are the Trinity Mills and North Carrollton/Frankford DART Green Line stations roughly 3 to 5 miles south and southwest.
Parking is exceptionally easy and universally free throughout the neighborhood, with sprawling open surface lots at shopping plazas and ample residential street parking.
Things to do in Northeast Carrollton
- Play a round of golf at Indian Creek Golf Club along the Elm Fork Trinity River
- Stroll, jog, or picnic through the scenic paved paths at Arbor Creek Nature Preserve
- Enjoy sports amenities, tennis courts, and playgrounds at Rosemeade Park and Rainforest Aquatic Center
Local favorites
- Babe's Chicken Dinner House · Southern Restaurant · 4.6★ (3200)Beloved local establishment serving family-style fried chicken and traditional Southern sides.
- Mena's Tex-Mex Cantina · Tex-Mex Restaurant · 4.4★ (1150)Popular local cantina offering classic enchiladas, fajitas, and handcrafted margaritas.
- Rosemeade Recreation Center · Community Center · 4.5★ (480)Comprehensive municipal center featuring modern fitness equipment, gymnasiums, and seasonal pools.
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Common questions about Northeast Carrollton
Is Northeast Carrollton safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Northeast Carrollton a good place to live?
On safety, Northeast Carrollton scores 84/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Northeast Carrollton?
Walk score 38/100 and bike score 45/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Northeast Carrollton are safer?
North Carrollton (90), Mustang Park (89), Kensington Place (86) score higher nearby.
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