Is Richmond Manor safe?
Houston, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Richmond Manor as “Caution”.
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Gogo's take on Richmond Manor
“Go with care. Richmond Manor is generally quiet along its interior residential streets, but its location near major West Houston arterials brings elevated property crime risks like vehicle break-ins. Visitors will find plenty of great dining and retail nearby, provided they take basic urban safety precautions.”
About the area
Richmond Manor is an established West Houston residential enclave situated near key corridors like Richmond Avenue and Westheimer Road. The area features mid-century ranch-style single-family homes, garden apartments, and easy connectivity to both Westchase and the Galleria. It functions primarily as a quiet residential neighborhood bordered by bustling commercial retail strips.
- Suburban Enclave
- Car-Dependent
- Diverse Dining
- Mid-Century
Walking and biking in Richmond Manor
Walk score: 56/100 · Bike score: 45/100
Dedicated bike infrastructure is sparse on surrounding arterials, and access to Houston's broader off-street bayou trail network requires navigating high-traffic roadways.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Established single-family residential streets with low violent crime
- Exceptional proximity to rich multicultural dining and grocery markets
- Central West Houston location with quick access to the Galleria and Westchase
Cons
- Elevated vehicle break-in and property theft rates in surrounding parking lots
- Heavily car-dependent layout with discontinuous pedestrian walkways on borders
- Notable drop in lighting and foot safety along busy commercial edges at night
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the interior neighborhood, though occasional panhandling occurs near major intersections and transit stops along Richmond Avenue and Westheimer Road.
What Richmond Manor is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Calm and safe, with low traffic and occasional residents walking dogs or commuting.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Active and generally secure, though traffic intensifies along bordering commercial avenues.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet in the neighborhood interior, though caution is warranted in dimly lit commercial plazas.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Streets are largely deserted; walking alone along bordering thoroughfares is not recommended.
Transit, parking and getting around
METRO Houston serves the perimeter with frequent bus routes including Route 25 (Richmond) and Route 82 (Westheimer), but there is no direct METRORail light rail access in this area.
Residential street parking is free and generally unrestricted, while commercial strip centers offer ample free surface lot parking.
Things to do in Richmond Manor
- Explore diverse Middle Eastern and international culinary spots along Westheimer and Richmond
- Enjoy green space, sports courts, and walking paths at nearby Anderson Park
- Shop at specialty international grocery stores and neighborhood retail plazas
Local favorites
- Cafe Lili Lebanese Grill · Middle Eastern Restaurant · 4.6★ (1150)Family-run staple serving authentic Lebanese platters, shawarma, and fresh pita.
- Kasra Persian Grill · Persian Restaurant · 4.6★ (3650)Renowned Persian dining room famous for tender kabobs, fresh clay-oven bread, and stews.
- The Original Marini's Empanada House · Argentine Restaurant · 4.5★ (1820)Longstanding local favorite offering dozens of savory and sweet Argentine-style empanadas.
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Common questions about Richmond Manor
Is Richmond Manor safe to walk at night?
Take care after dark: stick to lit main streets or take a ride.
Is Richmond Manor a good place to live?
On safety, Richmond Manor scores 64/100 — below average, so visit at different times of day before deciding to move.
How walkable is Richmond Manor?
Walk score 56/100 and bike score 45/100. Some errands can be done on foot.
Which areas near Richmond Manor are safer?
City Place (93), Cambridge Street Landing (75), Scotland Yard (67) score higher nearby.
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