Is Saint Streets safe?
Lafayette, Louisiana · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Saint Streets as “Go, stay aware”.
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Gogo's take on Saint Streets
“Go. The Saint Streets is one of Lafayette's most charming, established, and safe historic residential neighborhoods, popular with university faculty, artists, and young families. While standard precautions against opportunistic property crime like vehicle break-ins are warranted, violent crime is rare and visitors will find a warm, welcoming community environment.”
About the area
Situated immediately west of Downtown Lafayette and north of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, the Saint Streets neighborhood is characterized by moss-draped live oaks, 1920s to 1950s bungalows, and streets named after Catholic saints. It blends quiet residential living with immediate access to Lafayette's cultural, collegiate, and culinary hubs.
- Historic / Tree-Lined
- Bohemian & Artsy
- University-Adjacent
- Quiet Residential
Walking and biking in Saint Streets
Walk score: 62/100 · Bike score: 74/100
The neighborhood features some of Lafayette's best cycling conditions due to flat, low-speed street grids connecting into the University of Louisiana bicycle network and downtown corridors, though dedicated protected bike lanes are limited.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to broader Lafayette city benchmarks
- Strong civic engagement, high homeownership pride, and an active neighborhood association
- Tree-lined, low-speed street grid that encourages pedestrian activity and neighborly interaction
- Prime central location adjacent to UL Lafayette campus and Downtown amenities
Cons
- Elevated frequency of opportunistic property crimes, including bicycle theft and car break-ins
- Inconsistent street lighting on interior residential side streets after dark
- Peripheral traffic spillover along border thoroughfares like Congress Street and University Avenue
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is uncommon within the interior residential blocks, with occasional unhoused individuals passing through along the commercial periphery of Congress Street and University Avenue.
What Saint Streets is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, filled with joggers, dog-walkers, and students commuting to campus.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and family-friendly with low traffic and high pedestrian visibility throughout residential streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Pleasant and active for neighborhood strolls, with residents out on porches and walking to nearby dining.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Generally quiet with minimal violent risk, though poorly lit interior blocks require awareness against vehicle break-ins.
Transit, parking and getting around
Lafayette Transit System (LTS) operates bus lines along the neighborhood's outer edges on Congress Street and University Avenue, but daytime frequencies are sparse and service concludes in the early evening.
Parking is straightforward and free throughout the neighborhood via curbside street parking, with ample driveway spaces for local properties.
Things to do in Saint Streets
- Take a self-guided architectural walking or biking tour through the historic cottages and quiet oak-canopied lanes
- Walk over to the adjacent UL Lafayette campus to explore the Cypress Lake swamp habitat and campus museum
- Attend seasonal community porch concerts and neighborhood yard sales organized by local residents
Local favorites
- Olde Tyme Grocery · Po-Boy Restaurant · 4.7★ (3450)Legendary neighborhood staple serving classic overstuffed Louisiana po-boys since 1982.
- Borden's Ice Cream Shoppe · Ice Cream Parlor · 4.6★ (2350)The last remaining authentic retail Borden's ice cream shop in the country, scooping treats since 1940.
- Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant · Gastropub · 4.6★ (1250)Vibrant indoor-outdoor hangout in a converted mid-century service station serving creative fare and cocktails.
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Common questions about Saint Streets
Is Saint Streets safe to walk at night?
Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.
Is Saint Streets a good place to live?
On safety, Saint Streets scores 78/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.
How walkable is Saint Streets?
Walk score 62/100 and bike score 74/100. Some errands can be done on foot.
Which areas near Saint Streets are safer?
Arbolada (83) score higher nearby.
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