Is Stubbs-Stewart safe?
Lubbock, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Stubbs-Stewart as “Caution”.
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Gogo's take on Stubbs-Stewart
“Go with care. Stubbs-Stewart is an older, working-class residential neighborhood that is generally safe for daytime visits and park use. Property crime is slightly elevated, so standard precautions such as securing valuables and locking parked vehicles are recommended.”
About the area
Located in south-central Lubbock, Stubbs-Stewart is an established mid-century community of modest single-family homes and duplexes. It is centered around neighborhood parks and bordered by active retail and dining corridors along 34th and 50th Streets.
- Established Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Mid-Century
- Quiet
Walking and biking in Stubbs-Stewart
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 52/100
There is no citywide bike-share program, and dedicated bike lanes are limited, though the flat street grid allows for easy neighborhood cycling on lower-traffic residential streets.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Centrally situated with fast, straightforward access to Texas Tech University and medical centers
- Affordable, family-owned dining and retail options along adjacent corridors
- Open green space and recreational amenities available at Stubbs Park
Cons
- Elevated rate of property crimes, particularly vehicle break-ins and theft
- Inconsistent sidewalk continuity and dim street lighting in interior blocks
- Pockets of aging rental properties with higher maintenance turnover
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is uncommon within interior residential blocks, though individuals experiencing homelessness are occasionally present near bus stops and commercial intersections along 34th Street and Avenue Q.
What Stubbs-Stewart is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Quiet and peaceful as residents commute to work, making it safe for morning exercise or walking pets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm on residential streets with steady commercial traffic along the main perimeter roadways.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Generally relaxed, though pedestrian visibility decreases quickly after sunset due to spotty street lighting.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Streets are very quiet; casual walking is discouraged due to darkness and occasional opportunistic property crime.
Transit, parking and getting around
Citibus provides fixed-route bus service along perimeter corridors including 34th and 50th Streets, linking riders to the Downtown Transfer Plaza; Lubbock has no passenger rail or BRT systems.
Street parking is free, abundant, and unrestricted throughout residential roads, with ample free surface lot parking at all neighborhood shopping strips.
Things to do in Stubbs-Stewart
- Visit Stubbs Park for community walking trails, green fields, and playground facilities
- Sample regional Texas comfort food and burgers along the 34th Street corridor
- Take a short drive to nearby Maxey Park and Lake for lakeside walks and duck feeding
Local favorites
- Caprock Cafe · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (2850)Longtime local favorite known for hearty burgers, chicken-fried steak, cold drinks, and Texas sports memorabilia.
- Taqueria Jalisco · Mexican Restaurant · 4.3★ (1150)Unpretentious, popular neighborhood spot serving authentic Mexican staples and breakfast tacos all day.
- Riversmith's Catfish & Chicken · Seafood & Southern · 4.2★ (1520)Established local eatery serving southern-fried catfish fillets, hush puppies, and fried chicken baskets.
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Common questions about Stubbs-Stewart
Is Stubbs-Stewart safe to walk at night?
Take care after dark: stick to lit main streets or take a ride.
Is Stubbs-Stewart a good place to live?
On safety, Stubbs-Stewart scores 64/100 — below average, so visit at different times of day before deciding to move.
How walkable is Stubbs-Stewart?
Walk score 48/100 and bike score 52/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Stubbs-Stewart are safer?
Coronado Crossing (74), Maedgen (72), Bender Terrace (72) score higher nearby.
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