Is Sherwood Village safe?
Bradenton, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Sherwood Village as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Sherwood Village
“Go with care. Sherwood Village is a quiet, working-class residential neighborhood in South Bradenton that is generally calm during the daytime. Visitors should practice standard awareness, especially near the busy commercial strip of 14th Street West, where transient activity and petty property crimes are more common.”
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office routinely conducts targeted enforcement operations along the adjacent 14th Street West corridor to address narcotics and property theft issues.
About the area
Sherwood Village is an established mid-century residential enclave in South Bradenton made up of modest single-family ranch homes and quiet cul-de-sacs. It sits in close proximity to major retail corridors along US-41 and Cortez Road, offering easy access to local services and Gulf Coast beaches.
- Suburban Residential
- Modest / Working-Class
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet Neighborhood
Walking and biking in Sherwood Village
Walk score: 44/100 · Bike score: 49/100
There is no municipal bike-share program in the area; while the terrain is flat and residential streets are slow-paced, designated bike lanes are primarily limited to major thoroughfares.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Quiet residential interior with low traffic speeds and minimal through-traffic
- Convenient access to major regional routes including US-41 and SR 70
- Close proximity to extensive shopping, dining, and grocery centers
Cons
- Elevated petty property crime and vehicle break-in risks near the commercial edges
- Below-average median household income relative to broader Manatee County
- Limited street lighting and intermittent sidewalk coverage on interior residential streets
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is uncommon inside the residential streets of Sherwood Village, but unhoused individuals and panhandling are regularly observed along the bus stops and strip plazas of the US-41/14th Street West commercial strip.
What Sherwood Village is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant as residents commute and school buses make their rounds on quiet interior streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and low-key with steady residential activity and good visibility throughout the neighborhood.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet settles over the residential blocks, though awareness is warranted near the outer commercial avenues.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic and quiet streets, but locking vehicle doors is essential to prevent opportunist theft.
Transit, parking and getting around
Manatee County Area Transit (MCAT) serves the area via Route 99 along 14th Street West (US-41) and Route 1 on 26th Street West; there is no passenger rail system in the Bradenton-Sarasota area.
Parking is straightforward, with abundant private residential driveway space, open curbside street parking, and free surface lots across nearby retail centers.
Things to do in Sherwood Village
- Explore authentic Latin and Caribbean culinary spots along the nearby 14th Street West corridor.
- Visit the nearby G.T. Bray Recreation Center for swimming, tennis, pickleball, and shaded walking paths.
- Take a short drive west to the white-sand beaches of Anna Maria Island and Bradenton Beach.
Local favorites
- Poblano Mexican Grill & Bar · Mexican Restaurant · 4.5★ (640)Lively local eatery serving authentic Mexican platters, fresh salsas, and margaritas.
- The Granary Breakfast & Lunch · Breakfast & Brunch Restaurant · 4.6★ (980)Popular daytime cafe dishing out hearty omelets, skillet breakfasts, and classic sandwiches.
- El Paisano Supermarket · Latin Grocery & Taqueria · 4.4★ (460)Neighborhood grocery market featuring a fresh butcher counter and made-to-order street tacos.
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.