Is Orange Blossom Creek safe?
Tampa, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Orange Blossom Creek as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Orange Blossom Creek
“Go. Orange Blossom Creek is a quiet, low-crime suburban residential enclave in northwest Tampa that offers a secure and peaceful environment for visitors. While there is little commercial activity within the residential streets themselves, surrounding shopping and dining corridors are safe and easily accessible by car.”
About the area
Orange Blossom Creek is a leafy, primarily single-family residential community situated in the Citrus Park / Carrollwood vicinity of northwest Hillsborough County. It features quiet residential streets, well-kept yards, and easy vehicular access to major retail corridors along Gunn Highway and Sheldon Road.
- Suburban / Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Tree-Lined
Walking and biking in Orange Blossom Creek
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 42/100
Neighborhood streets are low-stress for cycling, though dedicated bike lanes are limited on major arterials; the paved, multi-use Upper Tampa Bay Trail is easily reached a short distance to the west.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are consistently well below the city and national averages
- High rates of owner-occupied single-family homes with well-maintained properties
- Above-average household median incomes and low poverty levels compared to central Tampa
- Peaceful suburban setting with minimal through-traffic
Cons
- Almost entirely car-dependent with virtually no walkable retail or dining inside the neighborhood
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle burglaries and property theft reported in surrounding retail parking lots
- Heavier traffic congestion during peak hours along nearby thoroughfares like Gunn Highway and Sheldon Road
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within Orange Blossom Creek, with panhandling and unhoused individuals occasionally observed only near major commercial intersections along Gunn Highway.
What Orange Blossom Creek is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and safe, with local residents jogging, walking dogs, and commuting out to work.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and tranquil with light residential traffic and very minimal pedestrian activity.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Peaceful neighborhood atmosphere with residents returning home; walking around the sub-streets feels very secure.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and dark with low lighting in some cul-de-sacs, but crime remains low and streets remain safe.
Transit, parking and getting around
Transit access is provided by Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) bus routes operating along peripheral arterials like Gunn Highway and Sheldon Road (such as Route 39), though service frequency is limited and there is no direct passenger rail connection.
Free and ample private driveway and curbside parking are typical throughout the residential streets, with expansive free parking lots available at all adjacent commercial centers.
Things to do in Orange Blossom Creek
- Bike or walk along the nearby Upper Tampa Bay Trail, accessible via trailheads just a short drive west
- Shop, dine, and catch a movie at the nearby Westfield Citrus Park mall
- Enjoy outdoor recreation and sports facilities at the nearby Ed Radice Sports Complex
Local favorites
- Ballyhoo Grill · Seafood Restaurant · 4.3★ (2350)Long-running neighborhood spot known for fresh seafood, steaks, and a lively casual bar atmosphere.
- Grillsmith - Carrollwood · New American Restaurant · 4.4★ (1820)Polished casual dining venue serving grilled meats, seafood dishes, and craft cocktails.
- The Brass Tap - Citrus Park · Pub & Brewery · 4.5★ (840)Laid-back craft beer bar offering an extensive draft list, bar bites, and outdoor patio seating.
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.