Is Pine Acres safe?
St. Petersburg, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Pine Acres as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Pine Acres
“Go. Pine Acres is a tranquil, established residential neighborhood in North St. Petersburg that poses minimal safety concerns for visitors. While commercial corridors along the perimeter experience occasional property crimes like vehicle break-ins, violent crime within the residential blocks remains well below city averages.”
About the area
Pine Acres is a peaceful, mid-century residential neighborhood located in the northern sector of St. Petersburg. Characterized by single-family ranch-style homes, quiet grid streets, and mature foliage, it offers easy access to nearby shopping centers, local dining, and major thoroughfares leading to downtown St. Pete and Tampa.
- Quiet Residential
- Suburban Feel
- Car-Dependent
- Tree-Lined
Walking and biking in Pine Acres
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 62/100
Neighborhood streets are quiet enough for cycling, and riders can easily connect to regional paths like the Pinellas Trail a short distance west via designated on-street bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are consistently below St. Petersburg citywide averages
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes fostering stable neighborhood oversight
- Convenient proximity to major North St. Pete retail corridors and grocery hubs
- Low vehicular traffic through the interior residential streets
Cons
- Sporadic vehicle burglaries and opportunistic property thefts along outer commercial edges
- Lacks dedicated pedestrian sidewalks on several residential interior streets
- High car dependency with limited walkable attractions inside the neighborhood boundaries
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the residential streets of Pine Acres, though occasional panhandling occurs at busy intersections and retail centers along 4th Street North and 54th Avenue North.
What Pine Acres is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with locals walking dogs, jogging, and heading out for morning commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and low-key throughout the interior blocks, with normal suburban residential activity.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and generally secure, though street illumination varies on interior side streets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic; standard vigilance is recommended regarding locked vehicles and private driveways.
Transit, parking and getting around
Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) provides service along peripheral arterials like 4th Street North (Route 4) and 54th Avenue North (Route 58/74). St. Petersburg does not have a heavy rail system, though the SunRunner BRT line operates in the Central Avenue corridor several miles south.
Free residential street parking and private driveway parking are abundant throughout the neighborhood; commercial plazas along the border offer free surface lots.
Things to do in Pine Acres
- Take a short drive to Sawgrass Lake Park to walk the elevated boardwalks and spot native wildlife
- Explore the casual dining options and specialty grocery stores along 4th Street North
- Enjoy a relaxed bike ride through the quiet, shaded residential streets
Local favorites
- Biff Burger · American Drive-In Restaurant · 4.3★ (2150)Historic roadside institution renowned for classic smash burgers, milkshakes, and retro car shows.
- Harvey's 54th Street Grill · Pub / American Grill · 4.4★ (420)Neighborhood gathering spot serving hearty bar bites, wings, and cold draft beers in a cozy setting.
- Mazzaro's Italian Market · Italian Specialty Market & Deli · 4.8★ (11200)Famed regional market offering artisan cheeses, fresh pasta, roasted coffee, and an iconic hot deli counter.
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.