Is Silver Bell safe?
Arlington, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Silver Bell as “Go, stay aware”.
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Gogo's take on Silver Bell
“Go with care. Silver Bell is a predominantly quiet, established residential neighborhood with a low violent crime profile, making it generally safe for daily visits. However, visitors should exercise standard urban caution regarding property and vehicle theft, especially along perimeter corridors.”
About the area
Silver Bell is a mid-century, working-class residential enclave in East Arlington characterized by modest single-family ranch homes and mature shade trees. Located just north of East Pioneer Parkway, it offers straightforward driving access to Arlington's major retail corridors and the Entertainment District.
- Quiet Suburban
- Mid-Century Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Oriented
Walking and biking in Silver Bell
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 42/100
There is no public bike-share program or dedicated bike lanes within the neighborhood, though residential side streets have light traffic suitable for casual biking.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Predominantly single-family residential character with low levels of random violent crime
- Stable base of established, long-term homeowners
- Direct, convenient driving access to central Arlington attractions and regional highways
Cons
- Elevated rate of opportunistic property crimes such as vehicle break-ins and theft
- Inconsistent street lighting on some interior residential streets after dark
- Close proximity to busier commercial arteries with occasional spillover traffic and property incidents
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is negligible within the interior residential streets of Silver Bell, though occasional unhoused individuals and panhandling can be observed near major commercial intersections along Pioneer Parkway and Division Street.
What Silver Bell is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with daily commutes, school transport, and locals walking pets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe for general activities, with steady residential and delivery traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Activity tapers off quickly as dusk approaches, maintaining a quiet suburban feel.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Streets are very deserted with low lighting, making foot travel isolated and heightening opportunistic theft risks.
Transit, parking and getting around
Arlington does not operate traditional fixed-route bus lines; public transit is handled via the city's app-based Via Rideshare microtransit service, with the nearest commuter rail being the Trinity Railway Express (TRE) CentrePort Station roughly six miles north.
Parking is straightforward and free, with abundant unmetered curb space on residential lanes and spacious surface lots at neighboring commercial plazas.
Things to do in Silver Bell
- Enjoy the outdoor athletic courts, playground, and walking paths at nearby Vandergriff Park
- Explore the diverse Vietnamese and international culinary scene along adjacent East Pioneer Parkway
- Drive ten minutes north to attend games and concerts in the Arlington Entertainment District
Local favorites
- Pho Pasteur Restaurant · Vietnamese Restaurant · 4.5★ (1250)Long-running, bustling strip-mall eatery renowned for rich beef pho, rice plates, and traditional spring rolls.
- Dino's Subs · Sandwich Shop · 4.7★ (1620)Iconic local deli counter crafting hearty, no-nonsense hot and cold Italian grinders since 1980.
- First Sichuan Gourmet · Sichuan Restaurant · 4.4★ (460)Authentic dining spot serving bold, numbing Sichuan specialty dishes, dumplings, and hand-pulled noodles.
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Common questions about Silver Bell
Is Silver Bell safe to walk at night?
Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.
Is Silver Bell a good place to live?
On safety, Silver Bell scores 72/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.
How walkable is Silver Bell?
Walk score 38/100 and bike score 42/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Silver Bell are safer?
Canyon Grove (81), Brookfield Estates (78), Canyon Grove (Grand Prairie) (76) score higher nearby.
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