Is Oak Hill (Cleburne) safe?
Cleburne, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Oak Hill (Cleburne) as “Go, stay aware”.
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Gogo's take on Oak Hill (Cleburne)
“Go. Oak Hill is a calm, low-density residential enclave in Cleburne where violent crime is rare and visitor safety is consistently high. While you will need a car to get around and lighting is sparse after dark, the neighborhood is peaceful and stable.”
About the area
Oak Hill is a quiet residential neighborhood situated in Cleburne, Texas, defined by single-family ranch homes, generous lot sizes, and a semi-rural feel. It sits a short drive south and east of Cleburne's historic town square and Lake Pat Cleburne, offering a calm neighborhood base with easy vehicle access to regional amenities.
- Quiet Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Suburban / Exurban
- Family-Oriented
Walking and biking in Oak Hill (Cleburne)
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 24/100
There is no bike-share program or dedicated bike lane infrastructure in Oak Hill, requiring cyclists to share unstriped neighborhood roadways with vehicular traffic.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates than metropolitan Dallas-Fort Worth cores
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes fostering neighborhood stability
- Low vehicular traffic volume throughout interior residential streets
Cons
- Lack of sidewalks and dedicated pedestrian infrastructure along roadways
- Limited municipal street lighting causing dark conditions at night
- Occasional opportunistic property theft and vehicle burglaries common to exurban areas
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is essentially absent in Oak Hill, with no encampments or panhandling present in this strictly residential neighborhood.
What Oak Hill (Cleburne) is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Mornings are peaceful and safe, with light local commuter traffic and residents walking pets along road edges.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Afternoons remain very calm and safe with low vehicle speeds and minimal street activity.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Evenings are quiet and safe, though the lack of sidewalks and streetlights requires caution if walking near roads.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Late nights are very dark and deserted, presenting low crime risk but limited overall visibility.
Transit, parking and getting around
There are no fixed-route municipal transit lines in Oak Hill; transit is provided solely by CityLink, a demand-response curb-to-curb van service serving Johnson County. The nearest passenger rail is the Cleburne Amtrak Station located downtown, about 10 minutes away by car.
Parking is completely free and effortless, consisting of private residential driveways and plentiful open curb space on wide residential roads.
Things to do in Oak Hill (Cleburne)
- Spend a relaxing afternoon fishing or boating at nearby Lake Pat Cleburne
- Visit the historic Cleburne Downtown Square for local boutiques and antique shopping
- Tour regional railroad and pioneer exhibits at the Layland Museum of History
Local favorites
- Pastafina · Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (1250)Longtime local spot serving hearty Italian classics, baked pasta, and pizza in a casual setting.
- Burger Bar · Hamburger Restaurant · 4.7★ (1420)Historic, tiny walk-up burger shack operating since 1949 known for classic grilled sliders.
- Barrera's Mexican Food · Mexican Restaurant · 4.6★ (890)Family-run staple offering traditional Tex-Mex combination plates and homemade salsa.
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Common questions about Oak Hill (Cleburne)
Is Oak Hill (Cleburne) safe to walk at night?
Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.
Is Oak Hill (Cleburne) a good place to live?
On safety, Oak Hill (Cleburne) scores 78/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.
How walkable is Oak Hill (Cleburne)?
Walk score 18/100 and bike score 24/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Oak Hill (Cleburne) are safer?
Bent Creek (Cleburne) (84), Cross Creek Estates (82), Fox Meadows (81) score higher nearby.
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