Is Royal Lakes safe?
Boynton Beach, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Royal Lakes as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Royal Lakes
“Go. Royal Lakes is a tranquil, established suburban residential community in Boynton Beach that offers a calm and secure environment for visitors and residents alike. While it is primarily residential and lacks tourist hotspots, violent crime is rare and normal situational awareness is all that is required.”
About the area
Royal Lakes is a peaceful, lake-centered residential neighborhood in west Boynton Beach characterized by single-family homes, mature palms, and manicured subdivisions. It functions primarily as a quiet residential enclave with convenient car access to nearby shopping plazas, golf courses, and Atlantic beaches.
- Suburban / Quiet
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
- Lakeside
Walking and biking in Royal Lakes
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 42/100
There are no dedicated municipal bike-share stations; biking is mostly limited to low-speed residential streets and wider sidewalks along major perimeter thoroughfares.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to eastern coastal urban corridors
- High rate of homeownership contributing to well-maintained properties and community stability
- Quiet, low-traffic residential streets ideal for casual daytime strolls
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle break-ins
- Almost entirely car-dependent with virtually no commercial destinations inside the neighborhood bounds
- Limited street lighting on interior residential curves after dark
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within the Royal Lakes residential subdivision, though occasional individuals may be seen near bus stops along major commercial arterial roads.
What Royal Lakes is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very peaceful with retirees and local residents walking dogs around the community lakes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet suburban atmosphere with light local residential traffic and good visibility.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and safe for an evening walk, though interior roads become quite dim once the sun sets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet with minimal activity; remain aware of poorly lit side streets.
Transit, parking and getting around
Palm Tran operates bus routes along nearby arterial roads like Route 73 on Congress Avenue and Route 70 on Boynton Beach Boulevard; the Boynton Beach Tri-Rail station is about a 10-minute drive east.
Parking is readily available in private residential driveways, designated community bays, and free surface lots at surrounding shopping centers.
Things to do in Royal Lakes
- Walk or jog along the neighborhood lakes and quiet subdivision loops
- Play a round of golf at the nearby Westchester Country Club
- Browse shops and casual dining at the adjacent Boynton Lakes and Gateway Boulevard retail plazas
Local favorites
- Lucille's Bad to the Bone BBQ · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.4★ (1850)A popular local spot serving hearty smoked meats, comfort sides, and homemade pies.
- Chris' Taverna · Greek Restaurant · 4.6★ (1620)Beloved neighborhood staple offering authentic gyros, souvlaki, and classic Greek platters.
- Sweetwater Bar and Grill · Gastropub · 4.5★ (980)Trendy nearby haunt known for craft cocktails, elevated pub food, and relaxed vibes.
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.