Is Sherwood Place safe?
Houston, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Sherwood Place as “Go, stay aware”.
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Gogo's take on Sherwood Place
“Go with care. Sherwood Place is a quiet, primarily residential neighborhood in West Houston that poses minimal safety risks during regular daytime visits. Visitors should practice standard urban precautions regarding vehicle security and avoid unlit commercial perimeters late at night.”
About the area
Sherwood Place is a peaceful mid-century residential enclave nestled in West Houston near the Spring Branch and Memorial areas. It features leafy streets dominated by single-family homes with immediate proximity to major retail hubs and the Energy Corridor.
- Quiet Suburban
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
- Residential Enclave
Walking and biking in Sherwood Place
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 44/100
There is no bike-share station infrastructure nearby; recreational cyclists generally transport bikes to the nearby Terry Hershey Park hike-and-bike trail system.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Established neighborhood with high homeownership rates and well-maintained properties
- Lower violent crime rate relative to the broader Houston municipal average
- Direct and easy access to major employment centers, CityCentre, and Memorial City
Cons
- Opportunistic property and vehicle crime near adjacent arterial roads
- Car-dependent layout with intermittent sidewalk connectivity
- Limited street lighting along some interior residential blocks after dark
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the interior residential streets, though occasional individuals or panhandlers are seen near major freeway overpasses along I-10.
What Sherwood Place is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Calm and secure with residents walking dogs and heading out for morning commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and orderly with low pedestrian traffic and safe suburban conditions.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Peaceful atmosphere as residents return home, though foot traffic drops rapidly after sunset.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low activity; generally safe but requires vigilance regarding vehicle security and poorly lit stretches.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by METRO Houston via bus lines such as Route 26 on Long Point Road, though the neighborhood lacks direct light rail connectivity.
Free residential curbside parking is readily available, and surrounding retail centers offer extensive free surface parking lots.
Things to do in Sherwood Place
- Shop, dine, and enjoy open-air plazas at the nearby CityCentre complex
- Stroll the green spaces and sports facilities at Agnes Moffitt Park
- Sample diverse international dining along neighboring Long Point Road
Local favorites
- Roegels Barbecue Co. · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.6★ (2150)Acclaimed Texas smokehouse dishing out classic brisket, ribs, and artisan sausages.
- Lazy Oaks Beer Garden · Beer Garden · 4.5★ (730)Casual neighborhood hangout offering local craft beers, patio seating, and elevated pub fare.
- Treebeards · Southern Restaurant · 4.5★ (890)Longtime Houston staple serving traditional Southern comfort staples, gumbo, and pies.
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Common questions about Sherwood Place
Is Sherwood Place safe to walk at night?
Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.
Is Sherwood Place a good place to live?
On safety, Sherwood Place scores 74/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.
How walkable is Sherwood Place?
Walk score 38/100 and bike score 44/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Sherwood Place are safer?
Emerson Place (76) score higher nearby.
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