Is Rose Hill safe?
Garland, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Rose Hill as “Go, stay aware”.
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Gogo's take on Rose Hill
“Go. Rose Hill is an established, quiet suburban neighborhood in eastern Garland that presents very few safety risks for casual visitors during typical daytime and evening hours. As with most sprawling suburban corridors, crime here is primarily opportunistic property theft around commercial parking plazas and busy transit intersections.”
About the area
Rose Hill is a family-oriented suburban community situated between central Garland and Lake Ray Hubbard. It consists mainly of post-war and late-20th-century single-family brick homes alongside strip mall retail along Rose Hill Road and Broadway Boulevard.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Rose Hill
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 42/100
There is no local bike-share program, and dedicated bike lanes are sparse, though quiet residential neighborhood streets provide relatively low-stress cycling routes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are consistently lower than Garland and Dallas averages
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes contributing to neighborhood stability
- Quiet residential side streets with minimal foot traffic or loitering
- Fast vehicle access to Interstate 30 and President George Bush Turnpike
Cons
- Property crime and vehicle break-ins happen intermittently near strip malls along Broadway Blvd
- Car dependency is very high with scarce pedestrian infrastructure
- Pockets of aging multifamily housing near major thoroughfares experience higher police call volumes
- Poor pedestrian lighting along secondary suburban streets
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in the residential tracts of Rose Hill, though occasional individuals asking for assistance may be encountered near major highway intersections along I-30 and Broadway Boulevard.
What Rose Hill is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and busy with commuters, school buses, and residents walking dogs in residential subdivisions.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Safe and active with steady local vehicular traffic around schools, strip plazas, and grocery stores.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and residential, with well-lit retail centers and safe conditions throughout residential streets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Generally quiet and low-activity, though caution is recommended in unlit commercial parking lots along Broadway Blvd.
Transit, parking and getting around
Transit service is managed by Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), with local bus routes 224 and 234 servicing Broadway Blvd and Rose Hill Rd; the nearest rail hub is the Downtown Garland DART Blue Line Station, located about 4 miles west.
Parking is abundant and entirely free, with wide residential driveways, open street parking in subdivisions, and large surface lots at all shopping plazas.
Things to do in Rose Hill
- Explore green space and sports amenities at nearby John Garland Park
- Enjoy casual dining and authentic international taquerias along Broadway Boulevard
- Take a short drive east to access boating and recreation on Lake Ray Hubbard
Local favorites
- Taqueria Taxco · Mexican Restaurant · 4.2★ (580)Popular local spot serving authentic Mexican street tacos, tortas, and breakfast platters.
- Meshack's Bar-B-Que Shack · Barbecue · 4.6★ (890)Beloved roadside barbecue staple known for tender ribs, brisket, and classic southern sides.
- Fish N' Tails Oyster Bar · Seafood Restaurant · 4.4★ (1150)Casual neighborhood seafood joint serving fried catfish, boiled shrimp, and oysters.
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Common questions about Rose Hill
Is Rose Hill safe to walk at night?
Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.
Is Rose Hill a good place to live?
On safety, Rose Hill scores 74/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.
How walkable is Rose Hill?
Walk score 38/100 and bike score 42/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Rose Hill are safer?
Rustic Oaks Estates (80), Cypress Cove (78), Highpoint Landing (76) score higher nearby.
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