Is Remlap safe?
Tampa, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Remlap as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on Remlap
“Go with care. Remlap is primarily a quiet, working-class residential enclave within East Tampa, but it sits adjacent to commercial corridors with higher-than-average property crime and occasional violent incidents. Daytime visits for local dining or errands are straightforward, but standard urban precautions are advised after dark.”
About the area
Remlap is a compact residential neighborhood in East Tampa defined by mid-century single-family homes, leafy residential streets, and convenient highway access. While lacking dense tourist attractions, it provides authentic local dining and community character just east of central Tampa.
- Residential Grid
- Working-Class
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet
Walking and biking in Remlap
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There are no bike-share stations in the immediate vicinity, and while flat residential side streets are easy to ride, there are no protected cycle tracks connecting to major regional trails.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Established, quiet residential pockets with relatively low pedestrian traffic.
- Central location offering quick driving access to I-4, I-275, Ybor City, and Downtown Tampa.
- Home to authentic, well-regarded local barbecue and southern culinary spots along nearby corridors.
Cons
- Property crime and vehicle burglary rates in the broader East Tampa sector exceed national averages.
- Median household incomes are below the Tampa metro average, with elevated local poverty rates.
- Lacks dedicated pedestrian infrastructure and commercial vibrancy within the interior blocks.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal inside the residential grid, though occasional panhandling and unhoused individuals are present along major commercial corridors like MLK Jr. Boulevard.
What Remlap is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and quiet as residents leave for work, with negligible safety concerns during daylight hours.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm residential atmosphere with light vehicle traffic along local roads and arterial boundaries.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Activity drops quickly at dusk; streets are dimly lit in places, so walking with awareness is advised.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet, but opportunistic property crime risks increase, making it best navigated by vehicle.
Transit, parking and getting around
Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) serves the periphery with bus lines along Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd (Route 6) and 40th Street (Route 9), but there is no direct rail or BRT connection.
Street parking on residential roads is free and unmetered, and local commercial establishments offer ample dedicated surface parking lots.
Things to do in Remlap
- Pick up authentic southern barbecue and homemade sides from neighborhood smokehouses.
- Visit nearby Fair Oaks Park for community recreation facilities and open green space.
- Take a short five-minute drive south to explore the historic district and nightlife of Ybor City.
Local favorites
- BJ's Alabama BBQ · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.6★ (780)Down-home staple serving hearty portions of slow-smoked ribs, pulled pork, and classic southern sides.
- Jerome's BBQ · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.7★ (320)Long-standing roadside pit spot famous for tender smoked meats and savory homemade sauces.
- M&R Cafe Southern Cuisine · Soul Food Restaurant · 4.4★ (410)Casual neighborhood eatery serving traditional southern comfort food classics and daily specials.
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.