Is Preston Bend safe?
Dallas, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Preston Bend as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Preston Bend
“Go. Preston Bend is an upscale, quiet residential enclave in Far North Dallas with exceptionally low violent crime and well-maintained properties. Visitors will find a secure, suburban atmosphere centered around manicured streets and nearby dining corridors, with basic property awareness being the only real precaution necessary.”
About the area
Preston Bend is an affluent North Dallas neighborhood characterized by spacious single-family homes, mature trees, and proximity to major shopping centers along Preston Road. It offers a tranquil residential vibe combined with quick access to North Dallas and Addison commercial districts.
- Suburban / Peaceful
- Affluent / Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Preston Bend
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 42/100
The interior streets are quiet enough for neighborhood cycling, though dedicated bike lanes are scarce and connections to major regional trails require riding along busier arterial roads.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly below the Dallas citywide average
- High median household incomes and stable, well-maintained housing stock
- Quiet, family-friendly suburban streets with active neighborhood watch participation
- Convenient driving access to dining and retail along Preston Road and Belt Line Road
Cons
- Car-dependent layout with minimal internal walkability or pedestrian infrastructure
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as vehicle break-ins or package theft
- Limited public transit access without walking to distant arterial corridors
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually nonexistent within the residential core of Preston Bend, with occasional panhandling limited to major commercial intersections along Preston Road.
What Preston Bend is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with dog walkers, joggers, and school-bound traffic under quiet daylight.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and residential with light neighborhood traffic and well-monitored residential streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and safe for an evening walk, with traffic picking up near the outer commercial perimeters.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic and minimal street activity; exceptionally safe, though standard awareness of parked cars and dark streets is sensible.
Transit, parking and getting around
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) serves the periphery with bus routes along Preston Road and Campbell Road, but there is no direct rail station within walking distance (the nearest DART Rail stations are several miles east or south).
Residential street parking is easy and free throughout neighborhood streets, and retail centers along Preston Road provide ample free surface parking lots.
Things to do in Preston Bend
- Stroll or jog through the scenic suburban streets and nearby Campbell Green Park
- Explore upscale dining and boutique shopping along the Preston Road corridor
- Play tennis, pickleball, or use the splash pad and walking loop at Campbell Green Recreation Center
Local favorites
- Hudson House · American Restaurant · 4.6★ (1150)A popular neighborhood spot famous for fresh oysters, classic cheeseburgers, and martinis.
- Cadot Restaurant · French Restaurant · 4.7★ (520)An intimate neighborhood bistro serving classic French fare and fine wines.
- Whistle Britches · Southern Restaurant · 4.4★ (2300)Chef-driven comfort food outpost celebrated for crispy buttermilk fried chicken and scratch biscuits.
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Common questions about Preston Bend
Is Preston Bend safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Preston Bend a good place to live?
On safety, Preston Bend scores 87/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Preston Bend?
Walk score 38/100 and bike score 42/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Preston Bend are safer?
Preston Square (88) score higher nearby.
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