Is Southeast Colleyville safe?
Colleyville, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Southeast Colleyville as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Southeast Colleyville
“Go. Southeast Colleyville is an exceptionally safe, affluent suburban community with violent crime rates that are virtually non-existent and among the lowest in Texas. Visitors will find manicured residential subdivisions and peaceful parks with zero notable safety concerns day or night.”
About the area
Southeast Colleyville is a quiet, upscale neighborhood defined by spacious single-family homes, leafy residential streets, and well-maintained municipal green spaces. Situated just southwest of DFW Airport and Grapevine, the area offers relaxed suburban living alongside convenient access to retail and dining corridors along Texas State Highway 26. Visitors primarily explore the neighborhood's parks, boutique local eateries, and tranquil environment.
- Suburban / Affluent
- Family-Friendly
- Peaceful / Quiet
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Southeast Colleyville
Walk score: 24/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There are no public bike-share stations, but local cyclists can access neighborhood paved trail segments linking to the regional Cotton Belt Trail corridor just north of town.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are over 80% below the national average, making it one of the safest communities in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
- Very strong economic indicators with median household incomes well exceeding $175,000 and poverty rates under 3%.
- High level of proactive local police presence and fast municipal emergency response times.
- Pristine, well-maintained parks such as Sparger Park and Kimzey Park.
Cons
- Car-dependent infrastructure with high-speed traffic along main thoroughfares like Colleyville Boulevard (SH-26).
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as thefts from unlocked vehicles in residential driveways.
- Limited walkability outside of designated municipal parks and multi-use paths.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Southeast Colleyville, with no established encampments or visible panhandling anywhere in the neighborhood.
What Southeast Colleyville is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents jogging, cycling, and walking dogs across park trails and neighborhood streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe with routine suburban traffic around school zones and retail centers along SH-26.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential setting with a relaxed dining crowd at local restaurants and virtually no street-level disruption.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Exceptionally quiet and safe, though some residential streets have limited streetlights, requiring standard awareness when driving.
Transit, parking and getting around
Colleyville does not operate or participate in fixed-route municipal public transit; the nearest rail service is Trinity Metro's TEXRail at Grapevine Main Station or Smithfield Station in North Richland Hills, both about a 10-minute drive away.
Parking is completely free, easy, and plentiful throughout the area via large open surface lots at commercial plazas and residential street parking.
Things to do in Southeast Colleyville
- Stroll along the paved walking loops and bring pets to the enclosed dog park at Sparger Park.
- Enjoy quiet outdoor recreation, fishing ponds, and shaded pavilions at nearby Kimzey Park.
- Sample upscale dining and specialty wines along the Colleyville Boulevard commercial corridor.
Local favorites
- Next Wood Fired Bistro & Vino Bar · Fine Dining · 4.6★ (460)Upscale bistro offering seasonal wood-fired Mediterranean-inspired dishes and an extensive wine list.
- Loveria Caffe Taste of Italy · Italian Restaurant · 4.7★ (620)Warm, authentic Italian eatery serving handmade pasta, traditional entrees, and espresso drinks.
- Black Walnut Cafe · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (1450)Spacious casual spot serving breakfast, sandwiches, and American comfort classics all day.
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Common questions about Southeast Colleyville
Is Southeast Colleyville safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Southeast Colleyville a good place to live?
On safety, Southeast Colleyville scores 94/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Southeast Colleyville?
Walk score 24/100 and bike score 38/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Southeast Colleyville are safer?
Montclair Parc (97), Southwest Colleyville (96) score higher nearby.
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