Is Southwest Anna safe?
Anna, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Southwest Anna as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Southwest Anna
“Go. Southwest Anna is a tranquil, fast-growing outer suburb in Collin County with violent and property crime rates well below national averages. While it offers few tourist attractions and necessitates a vehicle for daily errands, it is exceptionally safe for visitors and residents alike.”
About the area
Southwest Anna is primarily composed of modern master-planned residential communities, neighborhood parks, and newly constructed schools. Located just west of US-75, it serves as a peaceful bedroom community for professionals commuting across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet / Residential
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Southwest Anna
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There are no bike-share programs in Anna. Cycling is mostly confined to residential subdivision streets and park paths, as major connector roads lack dedicated bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to both Texas and national averages
- High household median incomes paired with low poverty and strong rates of homeownership
- Well-maintained modern housing stock and family-oriented community design
- Low-stress, quiet residential streets with minimal through-traffic
Cons
- Severe car dependency with few commercial options within walking distance
- Rapid area growth and construction projects causing periodic local traffic delays
- Absence of fixed public transit connectivity
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually non-existent in Southwest Anna, with no established encampments or panhandling. Dedicated shelter and social services are located further south in McKinney and Plano.
What Southwest Anna is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and safe, with residents commuting and children walking or biking along neighborhood sidewalks to school.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and secure, with light local residential traffic and neighborhood park activity.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Peaceful atmosphere with families out walking dogs as commuters return home.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Exceptionally quiet and dark with virtually no foot traffic, remaining safe throughout the night.
Transit, parking and getting around
There is no local public transit agency or fixed-route bus service operating in Anna. The nearest regional passenger rail connection is the DART Red Line at the Parker Road Station in Plano, located approximately 25 miles south.
Parking is completely free and widely available across the neighborhood, with abundant curbside street parking in subdivisions and large open surface lots at commercial plazas.
Things to do in Southwest Anna
- Enjoy the playgrounds, open fields, and walking paths at Avery Pointe Park
- Spend an afternoon at nearby Slayter Creek Park enjoying the splash pad, disc golf, and athletic courts
- Sample family-owned Texas diners and local eateries along West White Street
Local favorites
- Luigi's Italian Cafe · Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (850)A relaxed local spot serving classic pasta dishes, pizza, and garlic rolls.
- Crow's Country Cafe · Diner · 4.6★ (780)Down-home southern comfort food and traditional breakfast favorites in a casual setting.
- Villa Grande Mexican Restaurant · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (650)Popular neighborhood destination offering hearty Tex-Mex combos and margaritas.
Neighborhoods near Southwest Anna
Common questions about Southwest Anna
Is Southwest Anna safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Southwest Anna a good place to live?
On safety, Southwest Anna scores 86/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Southwest Anna?
Walk score 18/100 and bike score 28/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Southwest Anna are safer?
West Melissa (94), The Quarry (94), Central Melissa (92) score higher nearby.
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