Is Pine Crest Manor safe?
Tampa, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Pine Crest Manor as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on Pine Crest Manor
“Go with care. Pine Crest Manor is primarily a working-class residential pocket in East Tampa with little direct tourist appeal. Visitors should exercise standard caution, stick to daytime hours if exploring nearby commercial corridors, and secure valuables.”
Local news coverage in East Tampa generally focuses on community revitalization efforts, road resurfacing on main corridors, and periodic citywide initiatives addressing property crime.
About the area
Pine Crest Manor is a quiet, modest residential neighborhood situated in East Tampa, characterized by single-family ranch homes, mature trees, and proximity to major thoroughfares like Hillsborough Avenue. It sits close to the cultural and dining hubs of Seminole Heights and Ybor City, though the immediate area is predominantly residential and automotive-oriented.
- Quiet Residential
- Working-Class
- Car-Dependent
- Suburban Grid
Walking and biking in Pine Crest Manor
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 46/100
There is no dedicated bike-share system in the neighborhood, and street cycling requires caution due to high-speed traffic and limited dedicated bike lanes on surrounding arteries.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Convenient driving access to I-4, I-275, and East Hillsborough Avenue
- Close proximity to vibrant culinary hubs in Seminole Heights and historic Ybor City
- Relatively affordable residential area with an established, tight-knit local population
Cons
- Above-average property crime and periodic violent crime rates relative to Hillsborough County averages
- Lower median household incomes and limited immediate commercial amenities within walking distance
- Lack of pedestrian-friendly infrastructure, with poor sidewalk continuity on interior streets
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is generally minimal on the residential side streets, but individuals experiencing homelessness are occasionally seen along nearby commercial thoroughfares and intersections like Hillsborough Avenue.
What Pine Crest Manor is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and typical of a quiet residential neighborhood, with locals commuting and school buses passing through.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Relatively calm, though traffic increases along surrounding arterials like Hillsborough Avenue.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Residential activity winds down; walking on unlit interior side streets is not recommended after dusk.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet but isolated; visitors should remain inside or rely entirely on personal vehicles and rideshares.
Transit, parking and getting around
Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) provides local bus service along perimeter routes such as Route 12 on 22nd Street and Route 34 on Hillsborough Avenue; there is no light rail or BRT connection nearby.
Parking is abundant and free throughout the neighborhood, primarily via private residential driveways and free surface lots at local shopping plazas along Hillsborough Avenue.
Things to do in Pine Crest Manor
- Sample authentic Tampa-style Cuban sandwiches and deviled crab at nearby historic delis
- Visit neighboring East Tampa community parks for recreation and sports facilities
- Take a short drive to explore the craft breweries and historic architecture of Seminole Heights
Local favorites
- Brocato's Sandwich Shop · Cuban & Deli Restaurant · 4.4★ (4250)Famous landmark counter serve known for gigantic Cuban sandwiches and oversized deviled crabs.
- Chubby's Super Subs · Sandwich Shop · 4.3★ (460)Longtime neighborhood staple serving up hot subs, cold cuts, and casual lunch specials.
- Jerk Hut Island Grille & Beach Club · Caribbean Restaurant · 4.2★ (1850)Lively regional favorite offering authentic jerk chicken, oxtail, and tropical island vibes.
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.