Is Taylor (Angleton) safe?
Angleton, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Taylor (Angleton) as “Go, stay aware”.
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Gogo's take on Taylor (Angleton)
“Go. The Taylor area of Angleton is a calm, working-class residential community with relatively low rates of violent crime. Visitors will find a typical small-town Texas atmosphere where standard personal awareness is plenty for a safe stay.”
About the area
Taylor is an established residential neighborhood in Angleton, the county seat of Brazoria County, characterized by modest single-family houses and leafy residential lots. It serves largely as a quiet bedroom community for local industry and government workers with convenient highway access to Houston and the Gulf Coast.
- Quiet Residential
- Small-Town Feel
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Oriented
Walking and biking in Taylor (Angleton)
Walk score: 34/100 · Bike score: 42/100
There are no bike-share kiosks or protected bike lanes, though low vehicular speed limits on interior streets allow for relaxed neighborhood riding.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are generally lower than both state and national metro averages
- Tight-knit, established community with stable long-term homeownership
- Low-density streetscapes with minimal traffic congestion and zero urban street hazards
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle break-ins
- Limited street lighting on certain interior residential roads after dark
- Moderate household incomes and older housing stock with varied maintenance levels
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a significant presence in this neighborhood, with unhoused individuals rarely seen outside occasional highway commercial corridors.
What Taylor (Angleton) is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and quiet with neighbors commuting to work and school buses running through the area.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe with light local traffic and residents tending to yards.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential dusk where walking dogs and family strolls are common and secure.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and low activity; safe overall, though limited lighting warrants carrying a flashlight if walking.
Transit, parking and getting around
Connect Transit (operated by the Gulf Coast Transit District) provides demand-response and regional connector services, but there is no heavy rail or BRT, making a car necessary for daily travel.
Free and ample parking is readily available via private residential driveways, open street parking, and free lots at commercial centers.
Things to do in Taylor (Angleton)
- Explore regional history exhibits at the nearby Brazoria County Historical Museum
- Spend an afternoon outdoors walking the paths and sports fields at Freedom Park
- Sample classic regional Texas barbecue and comfort food along nearby Velasco Street
Local favorites
- The Dirty South · Southern Restaurant & Bar · 4.2★ (720)A lively local venue known for Southern comfort eats, cold drinks, and occasional live music.
- Asiel's Restaurant · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (1150)Popular local staple serving generous portions of classic diner breakfasts, burgers, and comfort food.
- Filipp's Cafe · Cafe & Bakery · 4.6★ (480)Charming down-home cafe famous for home-style lunch specials, chicken-fried steak, and fresh pies.
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Common questions about Taylor (Angleton)
Is Taylor (Angleton) safe to walk at night?
Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.
Is Taylor (Angleton) a good place to live?
On safety, Taylor (Angleton) scores 74/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.
How walkable is Taylor (Angleton)?
Walk score 34/100 and bike score 42/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Taylor (Angleton) are safer?
Snipe (84), Danbury (84), Bronco Bend (81) score higher nearby.
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