Is Sherwood Gardens safe?
Clearwater, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Sherwood Gardens as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Sherwood Gardens
“Go. Sherwood Gardens is a quiet, settled suburban residential neighborhood in central Clearwater that is generally safe for visitors and residents alike. While there is little dedicated tourism inside the subdivision itself, its peaceful streets and proximity to Clearwater's main thoroughfares make it a low-stress, secure base.”
About the area
Sherwood Gardens is an established mid-century residential community characterized by single-family ranch homes, mature trees, and low through-traffic. Located near Gulf to Bay Boulevard and Belcher Road, it offers straightforward access to shopping, dining, and major Tampa Bay commuter routes.
- Suburban / Quiet
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Sherwood Gardens
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 53/100
While internal roads lack dedicated bike lanes, low traffic speeds make cycling manageable; the paved Duke Energy Trail and Ream Wilson Clearwater Trail are easily accessible just a short ride away.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low rates of violent crime compared to the wider metro area
- Stable residential occupancy with high rates of homeownership
- Convenient driving access to major retail corridors along Gulf to Bay Boulevard
- Quiet neighborhood streets with minimal cut-through traffic
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like unlocked vehicle break-ins
- Car-dependent layout with limited sidewalk infrastructure off main corridors
- Proximity to high-speed arterials requiring vigilance when driving or walking nearby
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within the interior residential streets of Sherwood Gardens, though occasional panhandling or unhoused individuals may be seen along the commercial corridors of US-19 and Gulf to Bay Boulevard.
What Sherwood Gardens is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and calm, with local residents walking dogs or heading out on their morning commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and sunlit with low traffic volume, feeling very safe for outdoor walks.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Subdued suburban atmosphere with minimal activity outside of residents returning home.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and quiet due to limited streetlighting, but remains generally safe from significant street crime.
Transit, parking and getting around
Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) provides local bus service along nearby arterials such as Route 60 along Gulf to Bay Boulevard and Route 19 on US-19; there is no local passenger rail service.
Parking is straightforward and free, primarily consisting of private residential driveways along with ample unrestricted street parking throughout the neighborhood.
Things to do in Sherwood Gardens
- Stroll or jog through the shaded, quiet residential loops of the neighborhood
- Take a short drive to nearby Cliff Stephens Park for disc golf, walking trails, and waterway views
- Explore local shopping and dining centers along adjacent Gulf to Bay Boulevard
Local favorites
- Rumba Island Bar & Grill · Caribbean Restaurant · 4.5★ (4650)Vibrant island-themed eatery known for tiki cocktails, fresh seafood, and daily happy hours.
- Apollo Meats · Butcher Shop · 4.8★ (320)Longstanding local butcher offering premium cuts of meat, specialty sausages, and deli items.
- Lenny's Restaurant · Diner / Breakfast Restaurant · 4.7★ (4350)Clearwater staple famous for oversized breakfast platters, classic deli fare, and complimentary pastry baskets.
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.