Is Pinehurst Villas safe?
Tampa, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Pinehurst Villas as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Pinehurst Villas
“Go with care. Pinehurst Villas is a quiet, primarily residential community in North Tampa that poses minimal risk during normal daytime and evening visits. While the immediate neighborhood is generally stable and low in violent crime, it borders busier commercial thoroughfares where property theft and vehicle break-ins occasionally occur.”
About the area
Pinehurst Villas is a modest, established residential enclave nestled in North Tampa near the Forest Hills and Carrollwood areas. It features mature oak canopies, mid-century single-family homes, and garden villas, offering a low-key suburban vibe close to major arterial roads.
- Suburban Enclave
- Quiet Residential
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Pinehurst Villas
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 46/100
There are no dedicated bike-share stations in the immediate neighborhood, but internal residential streets are relatively low-traffic for casual cycling, though dedicated bike lanes on major arterial corridors are sparse.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Lower violent crime rates compared to adjacent North Tampa corridors
- Stable residential pocket with high owner-occupancy and well-kept properties
- Convenient driving access to North Dale Mabry Highway and I-275
- Quiet, low-traffic neighborhood streets with mature tree cover
Cons
- Car break-ins and package thefts occur along bordering access roads
- Lack of pedestrian infrastructure such as comprehensive sidewalk networks
- Proximity to higher-crime transit corridors immediately east toward the University area
- Limited street lighting along residential cul-de-sacs at night
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the interior streets of Pinehurst Villas, though occasional panhandling and individuals experiencing homelessness can be observed along nearby commercial intersections on major thoroughfares.
What Pinehurst Villas is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant with residents walking dogs and low vehicular traffic through subdivision streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe, though arterial roads bordering the area see moderate suburban commuter traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential atmosphere where standard neighborhood safety awareness is sufficient.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Generally calm, though sparsely lit streets mean visitors should stick to well-lit areas and lock parked vehicles.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART), with nearby bus routes running along Florida Avenue and Linebaugh Avenue; there is no light rail or BRT station in this suburban district.
Street parking is generally free and accessible along residential curbs, with most residences featuring private driveways; commercial strip centers nearby provide ample free surface parking.
Things to do in Pinehurst Villas
- Play a round of golf or practice your swing at the nearby Babe Zaharias Golf Course
- Enjoy quiet lakeside walking and nature observation along local community lakes
- Explore local independent dining options along North Florida Avenue and Linebaugh Avenue
Local favorites
- Babe Zaharias Golf Course · Public Golf Course · 4.1★ (620)Historic, tree-lined 18-hole municipal golf course located just south of the neighborhood.
- Keke's Breakfast Cafe · Breakfast & Brunch Restaurant · 4.5★ (1150)Popular nearby breakfast outpost serving stuffed French toast, waffles, and savory skillets.
- Ichiban Japanese Cuisine · Japanese Restaurant · 4.4★ (480)Neighborhood staple offering traditional sushi rolls, bento boxes, and teriyaki dishes.
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.