Is Pheasant Run safe?
Lubbock, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Pheasant Run as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Pheasant Run
“Go. Pheasant Run is a quiet, established residential neighborhood with low crime rates and a stable family-oriented community. Visitors staying in the area or visiting residents will find it exceptionally safe, though you will need a personal vehicle to get around.”
About the area
Pheasant Run is a classic mid-to-late 20th-century suburban subdivision located in northwest Lubbock. It features predominantly single-family brick homes, manicured lawns, and quiet cul-de-sacs with easy access to major thoroughfares like Loop 289 and 4th Street. It functions primarily as a tranquil bedroom community removed from Lubbock's denser commercial and student hubs.
- Quiet Suburb
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Residential
Walking and biking in Pheasant Run
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 42/100
There are no bike-share programs in the neighborhood; cycling is easy and safe along interior residential streets, but surrounding arterials lack dedicated protected bike infrastructure.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than Lubbock citywide averages
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family housing ensures well-maintained neighborhood grounds
- Solid median household income and low poverty levels compared to central Lubbock
Cons
- Isolated incidents of opportunistic property crimes such as vehicle break-ins
- Heavily car-dependent layout with almost no walkable amenities within interior streets
- Limited street lighting in select interior residential pockets after dark
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Pheasant Run, with no encampments or panhandling observed within the neighborhood.
What Pheasant Run is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents walking dogs, jogging, and commuting to work with minimal safety concerns.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet and safe with low vehicular traffic and standard neighborhood activity.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and residential; families are often outdoors in front yards or walking through the subdivision.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet with minimal activity; very safe, though standard precautions regarding vehicle locking apply.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by Citibus, but service through interior Pheasant Run is virtually non-existent, requiring a walk to peripheral arterials like 4th Street for limited bus connectivity.
Free, easy, and plentiful curbside parking is available throughout the neighborhood, and all residences have private driveways or garages.
Things to do in Pheasant Run
- Take a morning walk or jog through the quiet, low-traffic residential loop roads
- Visit nearby Frankford Meadows Park just east of the neighborhood for green space and recreation
- Explore the nearby shopping and dining corridor along Milwaukee Avenue
Local favorites
- The Shack BBQ · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.5★ (1150)Rustic local barbecue joint on Frankford Avenue serving smoked brisket, ribs, and classic Southern sides.
- Teddy Jack's Hub City Grill · American Restaurant & Bar · 4.4★ (2400)Lively nearby spot serving burgers, Texas craft beer, and wood-fired pizzas with a spacious patio.
- Taqueria Jalisco · Mexican Restaurant · 4.3★ (980)Unpretentious eatery on 4th Street known for generous portions of authentic Mexican dishes and breakfast plates.
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Common questions about Pheasant Run
Is Pheasant Run safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Pheasant Run a good place to live?
On safety, Pheasant Run scores 82/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Pheasant Run?
Walk score 28/100 and bike score 42/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Pheasant Run are safer?
Day Estates (90), Regal Park (88), Primrose Pointe (86) score higher nearby.
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