Is Southwest Burleson safe?
Burleson, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Southwest Burleson as “Go”.
What makes up this score?Recent news
Gogo's take on Southwest Burleson
“Go. Southwest Burleson is an exceptionally safe and quiet suburban community well-suited for families and outdoor recreation. Violent crime is rare, with safety concerns primarily restricted to opportunistic vehicle thefts in commercial parking areas.”
About the area
Southwest Burleson features quiet residential subdivisions, spacious lot neighborhoods, and major community recreational hubs along the SW Wilshire Boulevard corridor. It offers visitors a relaxed, family-centric suburban atmosphere centered around sports complexes and community parks.
- Family-Friendly
- Suburban
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet / Peaceful
Walking and biking in Southwest Burleson
Walk score: 24/100 · Bike score: 32/100
There are no bike-share docking stations; cycling is primarily recreational within paved park trails rather than on high-speed arterial roads.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than state and national medians
- High homeownership rate and consistently well-maintained residential properties
- Extensive recreational green spaces and sports facilities such as Chisenhall Fields
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent layout with few walkable retail pockets
- Occasional vehicle burglaries reported in shopping plaza parking lots
- Limited street lighting on outer residential and semi-rural connector roads
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Southwest Burleson, with no established encampments or visible panhandling.
What Southwest Burleson is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very peaceful with joggers, dog walkers, and routine school traffic in subdivisions, feeling completely secure.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Bustling around commercial strip malls and athletic fields with high activity and strong safety.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet in residential areas with steady family dining traffic along main corridors and minimal safety concerns.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Calm and deserted; streets remain safe, though darker stretches along rural edges warrant standard vigilance.
Transit, parking and getting around
There is no fixed-route bus or rail transit in Southwest Burleson; public transit is limited to Johnson County's on-demand CityLink transit service.
Parking is completely free and plentiful, with large surface lots at shopping plazas, park facilities, and residential driveways.
Things to do in Southwest Burleson
- Attend community events and youth tournaments at Chisenhall Fields sports complex
- Walk, jog, or fish along the scenic loop trails at Bailey Lake Park
- Dine and browse local shops along the SW Wilshire Boulevard corridor
Local favorites
- Frescos Natural Mexican Cuisine · Mexican Restaurant · 4.5★ (1350)Vibrant and well-loved spot serving elevated Mexican entrees and handcrafted margaritas.
- Grumps Burgers · Hamburger Restaurant · 4.6★ (1850)Lively local burger joint renowned for charbroiled patties, seasoned waffle fries, and queso.
- Our Place Restaurant · Breakfast & Brunch Restaurant · 4.7★ (1400)Homestyle diner serving generous portions of classic breakfast plates and country comfort food.
Neighborhoods near Southwest Burleson
Common questions about Southwest Burleson
Is Southwest Burleson safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Southwest Burleson a good place to live?
On safety, Southwest Burleson 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 Burleson?
Walk score 24/100 and bike score 32/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Southwest Burleson are safer?
Southwest Burleson scores as high as or higher than its closest neighbors.
Add this score to your site
Writing about Southwest Burleson? Copy this code to show its live safety score on your blog or listing.