Is Southeast Red Oak safe?
Red Oak, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Southeast Red Oak as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Southeast Red Oak
“Go. Southeast Red Oak is a quiet, low-crime suburban and semi-rural area that presents very little danger to visitors. You will encounter minimal serious crime, though standard common-sense precautions apply when securing vehicles overnight.”
About the area
Southeast Red Oak is an expanding, family-oriented suburban community in Ellis County featuring spacious single-family subdivisions and open green parcels. It provides a peaceful, car-dependent environment with convenient access to local parks, schools, and regional highways.
- Suburban / Semi-Rural
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet
Walking and biking in Southeast Red Oak
Walk score: 14/100 · Bike score: 24/100
There is no bike-share program or dedicated on-street bike infrastructure, though residential subdivision roads are quiet enough for recreational cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are substantially lower than national and Dallas metro averages
- High homeownership rate and stable household incomes well above the state median
- Quiet, low-traffic neighborhood streets with a strong community feel
Cons
- Car break-ins and occasional opportunistic property theft along access corridors
- Extremely car-dependent with minimal pedestrian infrastructure or sidewalks
- Poor street lighting along rural connectors and undeveloped tracts after dark
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Southeast Red Oak, with no established encampments or visible panhandling.
What Southeast Red Oak is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with school commutes and early morning joggers around residential subdivisions.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet with light neighborhood traffic and safe conditions for walking or driving.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding down with minimal commercial activity and very safe conditions.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and deserted on outlying rural roads, but overall safe and free of street-level criminal activity.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is virtually nonexistent in this area; Ellis County does not have fixed-route DART service, and the nearest DART light rail station is UNT Dallas Station over 15 miles north.
Parking is completely hassle-free with ample free private driveways and large, open, complimentary surface lots at all commercial centers and parks.
Things to do in Southeast Red Oak
- Enjoy outdoor walking trails, playgrounds, and sports fields at Red Oak Municipal Center Park
- Play a round of golf at the nearby Old Brickyard Golf Course in neighboring Ferris
- Attend seasonal community festivals and sports events hosted by the local school district
Local favorites
- 2 Sisters Country Diner · American Restaurant · 4.6★ (320)Beloved local diner serving homestyle Southern comfort food, hearty breakfasts, and homemade pies.
- Red Oak Cafe · Breakfast & Brunch Restaurant · 4.5★ (1100)Popular neighborhood spot offering generous portions of traditional breakfast and lunch classics.
- Mr. Jim's Pizza · Pizza Restaurant · 4.4★ (190)Local chain favorite dishing out specialty pizzas, baked wings, and toasted subs.
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Common questions about Southeast Red Oak
Is Southeast Red Oak safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Southeast Red Oak a good place to live?
On safety, Southeast Red Oak scores 84/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Southeast Red Oak?
Walk score 14/100 and bike score 24/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Southeast Red Oak are safer?
Pecan Hill (88), Rockett (86), Elva (86) score higher nearby.
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