Is Oakhurst Terrace safe?
St. Petersburg, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Oakhurst Terrace as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Oakhurst Terrace
“Go. Oakhurst Terrace is a tranquil, established residential neighborhood in St. Petersburg that presents minimal safety concerns for everyday visitors. While primarily residential with little direct tourist infrastructure, it is a stable, low-key area with low rates of violent crime.”
About the area
Oakhurst Terrace is a mid-century suburban neighborhood in west-central St. Petersburg, featuring modest single-family ranch homes and quiet, tree-lined streets. It offers a calm residential environment insulated from dense commercial corridors while remaining a short drive from downtown St. Petersburg and Gulf beaches. Visitors typically experience a peaceful, community-oriented atmosphere with negligible foot traffic.
- Quiet Residential
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Oakhurst Terrace
Walk score: 46/100 · Bike score: 62/100
Neighborhood streets are low-speed and bike-friendly, connecting easily to the multi-use Pinellas Trail located about 2 miles west; dedicated bike-share docks are not present directly inside the neighborhood.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to citywide and national averages
- High rate of owner-occupied, well-maintained single-family properties
- Quiet neighborhood grid with minimal pass-through vehicular traffic
- Convenient driving proximity to Disston Plaza, Tyrone Square, and regional parks
Cons
- Sporadic petty property crime and unlocked vehicle burglaries typical of suburban Pinellas County
- Lack of immediate commercial amenities or dining within the residential interior
- Car dependency for almost all daily errands, shopping, and dining
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within the interior residential blocks, though occasional individuals or panhandling may be observed along major commercial perimeter arterials.
What Oakhurst Terrace is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with local residents walking dogs and low residential traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and family-friendly with bright, clear sightlines throughout the neighborhood streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and secure, though street lighting varies along some interior residential blocks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Generally very quiet with minimal activity; standard vigilance regarding car break-ins is advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA), with bus routes running along peripheral corridors such as 38th Ave N and 49th St N; there is no rail or BRT directly adjacent.
Parking is simple, plentiful, and free, predominantly consisting of private driveways and unrestricted residential street parking.
Things to do in Oakhurst Terrace
- Walk or exercise around the quiet, shaded residential blocks and nearby Gladden Park
- Explore local Italian specialty groceries and dining at nearby Mazzaro's Italian Market
- Take a short bike ride west to connect with the scenic Pinellas Trail
Local favorites
- Toby's Original Little Italy Pizza · Pizza Restaurant · 4.7★ (1380)Longstanding local counter-serve joint dishing out classic New York-style slices, calzones, and subs.
- Mazzaro's Italian Market · Italian Grocery & Deli · 4.8★ (11450)Acclaimed destination market featuring an authentic deli counter, bakery, imported cheeses, and espresso bar.
- Dead Bob's Bar & Grill · Bar & Grill · 4.6★ (2420)Beloved neighborhood watering hole known for hearty burgers, late-night comfort fare, and friendly service.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.