Is The Centrum safe?
Austin, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates The Centrum as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on The Centrum
“Go. The Centrum and its surrounding North Austin corridor near Great Hills is an exceptionally safe, prosperous commercial and residential district. While routine property crime like vehicle break-ins occurs in retail parking lots, violent crime is rare.”
About the area
Situated along the US-183 corridor adjacent to the Arboretum, The Centrum is an upscale suburban commercial and office node characterized by shopping centers, corporate offices, and nearby residential subdivisions. It serves as a convenient hub for dining, shopping, and everyday errands in Northwest Austin.
- Car-Dependent
- Upscale Suburban
- Commercial Hub
- Safe & Quiet
Walking and biking in The Centrum
Walk score: 58/100 · Bike score: 42/100
Biking is challenging due to high-speed traffic on surrounding highways and frontage roads, though quieter neighborhood routes connect nearby to Great Hills Trail.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Very low rates of violent crime compared to Austin city averages
- High median household incomes and stable surrounding residential neighborhoods
- Well-maintained retail developments and corporate campus security presence
- Convenient access to major regional medical centers and services
Cons
- Opportunistic vehicular burglary and theft in commercial retail parking lots
- Heavy vehicular traffic along US-183 and arterial access roads
- Poor pedestrian connectivity due to large multilane thoroughfares
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in this area, with occasional individuals near major highway intersections along US-183, but there are no established encampments or shelters nearby.
What The Centrum is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Active and quiet with office commuters and early gym-goers moving through bright commercial plazas.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy with shoppers and lunch crowds; very safe and highly trafficked.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Popular for dinner and happy hour outings, maintaining an orderly and secure atmosphere.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Calm and mostly deserted after retail centers close, with minimal foot traffic and little safety concern.
Transit, parking and getting around
CapMetro serves the corridor primarily via Route 383 and express routes along Research Boulevard, though headways can be long and transit options are limited compared to central Austin.
Surface parking is abundant and free in large retail and office center parking lots throughout the area.
Things to do in The Centrum
- Shop and browse retail boutiques and specialty stores in the Great Hills and Arboretum area
- Enjoy casual dining and patio drinks at nearby regional eateries
- Take a short drive to hike the scenic trails at Great Hills Park
Local favorites
- Roaring Fork · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (1650)Wood-fired American cooking featuring steaks and specialty cocktails in a rustic, upscale setting.
- Manuel's Regional Mexican Cooking · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (1420)Refined interior Mexican classics and premium margaritas served in a stylish dining room.
- Amy's Ice Creams · Ice Cream Shop · 4.7★ (1280)Iconic local scoop shop serving handcrafted ice cream flavors with playful mix-ins.
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Common questions about The Centrum
Is The Centrum safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is The Centrum a good place to live?
On safety, The Centrum 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 The Centrum?
Walk score 58/100 and bike score 42/100. Some errands can be done on foot.
Which areas near The Centrum are safer?
Scofield Farms (88), Bradford Pointe (85) score higher nearby.
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