Is Richmond Place safe?
Tampa, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Richmond Place as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Richmond Place
“Go. Richmond Place is an exceptionally safe, peaceful suburban master-planned community in New Tampa with very low violent and property crime rates. Visitors will find quiet, well-maintained residential streets and a secure environment, though a vehicle is necessary to reach commercial hubs and attractions.”
About the area
Richmond Place is a classic New Tampa residential enclave characterized by well-kept single-family homes, shaded sidewalks, and natural conservation buffers. It offers a tranquil, family-oriented atmosphere adjacent to major wilderness preserves and regional retail corridors.
- Quiet Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Well-Manicured
Walking and biking in Richmond Place
Walk score: 22/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There is no municipal bike-share system, but the neighborhood connects via paved roadside multi-use paths to the Flatwoods Park paved trail loop.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are among the lowest in the Tampa metropolitan area
- High median household income and high homeownership rate contribute to neighborhood stability
- Quiet, low-traffic residential streets ideal for jogging and family walks
Cons
- Highly car-dependent with no retail or dining within immediate walking distance
- Isolated from central Tampa, requiring a 25 to 35 minute highway commute via I-75
- Infrequent vehicle prowls on unlocked cars represent the primary property crime risk
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within Richmond Place itself; occasional panhandling is limited to distant major retail intersections on arterial roads.
What Richmond Place is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Calm and peaceful, with residents walking dogs and joggers navigating the neighborhood sidewalks in complete safety.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and low-key with light neighborhood traffic and safe conditions throughout.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Pleasant and secure as residents return home, remaining very safe for outdoor walks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and dark with virtually no foot traffic, maintaining a safe residential environment.
Transit, parking and getting around
Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) provides limited regional express and local bus service along Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, but there is no direct rail access and neighborhood stops are scarce.
Parking is free and widely available via private residential driveways, garages, and unrestricted HOA-compliant street spaces.
Things to do in Richmond Place
- Bike or jog the 7-mile paved wilderness loop at nearby Flatwoods Conservation Park.
- Hike the scenic nature trails and boardwalks at New Tampa Nature Park.
- Shop and dine at the open-air plazas along the Bruce B. Downs Boulevard corridor.
Local favorites
- Liang's Bistro Asian Cuisine · Asian Fusion Restaurant · 4.5★ (980)Local favorite serving creative pan-Asian entrees, curries, and noodle dishes in a sleek setting.
- Acropolis Greek Taverna - New Tampa · Greek Restaurant · 4.4★ (1850)Vibrant dining spot featuring classic Greek fare, platters, and outdoor patio seating.
- Mr. Dunderbak's Biergarten and Brewery · German Restaurant · 4.7★ (3120)Beloved Tampa staple offering authentic German fare, house-brewed beers, and European market goods.
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.