Is Redbud Heights safe?
Lubbock, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Redbud Heights as “Go, stay aware”.
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Gogo's take on Redbud Heights
“Go. Redbud Heights is a quiet, established residential neighborhood that is generally safe for daytime visits and peaceful residential living. While property crime such as opportunistic vehicle burglary occurs at rates typical for Lubbock, violent crime is relatively low.”
About the area
Redbud Heights is a mid-century residential neighborhood in west-central Lubbock characterized by ranch-style homes, mature trees, and community parks. It offers a calm, suburban environment with convenient driving access to Texas Tech University and major commercial corridors.
- Suburban
- Quiet Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Redbud Heights
Walk score: 44/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There is no municipal bike-share system, and while interior neighborhood streets are flat and easy to cycle, dedicated bike lanes are largely absent on major border roads.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Lower violent crime rates compared to broader Lubbock city averages
- Stable mid-century housing stock with solid homeownership rates
- Convenient access to recreational green space at Redbud Park
Cons
- Regular reports of opportunistic vehicle burglaries and property theft
- Car-dependent layout with discontinuous sidewalks on several residential blocks
- Lack of commercial dining and retail directly within the interior core
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in the residential interior, with only occasional individuals seen near major commercial intersections along Slide Road or 19th Street.
What Redbud Heights is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and bright with residents walking dogs and very low traffic on interior streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Safe and calm with routine residential activity and occasional visitors at the local park.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and settled, feeling safe for walks along lighted residential blocks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic and quiet; generally safe, though standard precautions against car break-ins should be taken.
Transit, parking and getting around
Citibus provides local bus transit across Lubbock with nearby stops along 19th Street and Slide Road; there is no rail or BRT network in the metro area.
Residential street parking is free, accessible, and rarely congested, while businesses on surrounding arterial roads have ample free parking lots.
Things to do in Redbud Heights
- Play a match or take lessons at the Redbud Tennis Center
- Walk the shaded loop and enjoy open green spaces at Redbud Park
- Dine and browse local shops along the adjacent Slide Road corridor
Local favorites
- Caprock Cafe · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (2450)Lively local sports grill famous for green chile burgers and West Texas hospitality.
- Taqueria Autlan · Mexican Restaurant · 4.6★ (1120)Laid-back neighborhood spot serving authentic Mexican tacos, tortas, and hearty breakfast plates.
- Redbud Tennis Center · Sports Facility · 4.4★ (130)Public municipal tennis and pickleball facility offering lighted courts and community programs.
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Common questions about Redbud Heights
Is Redbud Heights safe to walk at night?
Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.
Is Redbud Heights a good place to live?
On safety, Redbud Heights scores 72/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.
How walkable is Redbud Heights?
Walk score 44/100 and bike score 48/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Redbud Heights are safer?
Shadow Hills (80), Westover Heights (Lubbock) (76), Northridge (75) score higher nearby.
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