Is The Greens safe?
Tampa, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates The Greens as “Go”.
Gogo's take on The Greens
“Go. The Greens is an exceptionally safe, affluent, and well-maintained residential enclave located within the master-planned community of Westchase. Visitors and residents face minimal safety concerns thanks to gated entries, very low crime rates, and quiet suburban streets.”
About the area
The Greens is a pristine, golf-centered residential neighborhood situated around the Westchase Golf Club in northwest Tampa. Known for tidy landscaping, gated enclaves, and quiet loops, the area primarily caters to families, professionals, and avid golfers.
- Suburban / Peaceful
- Golf Course Community
- Gated Enclave
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in The Greens
Walk score: 26/100 · Bike score: 46/100
Neighborhood streets and internal Westchase multi-use trails provide decent recreational riding, though there are no dedicated city bike-share stations.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent and property crime rates are among the lowest in the greater Tampa metropolitan area.
- High median household incomes and high rates of homeownership support excellent neighborhood upkeep.
- Gated entrances and quiet residential street designs deter opportunistic property crimes and outside traffic.
Cons
- Strictly car-dependent layout with almost all retail, groceries, and dining requiring a vehicle trip.
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle break-ins targeting unlocked cars parked overnight in driveways.
- Strict HOA guidelines limit on-street parking and neighborhood commercial activity.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is essentially non-existent within The Greens due to its gated residential design and separation from major commercial hubs.
What The Greens is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Extremely safe and pleasant with residents walking dogs and heading out to the golf greens.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and peaceful with light local traffic and standard residential landscaping activity.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Safe and tranquil as residents return home and families walk the neighborhood streets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet with minimal street lighting and virtually no pedestrian traffic, maintaining high safety levels.
Transit, parking and getting around
Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) operates bus service along major arterials such as Linebaugh Avenue and Hillsborough Avenue (Route 30), but transit access inside the gated residential streets is non-existent. There is no passenger rail or BRT access in this suburban area.
Private driveways and residential garages provide ample parking; on-street parking is strictly regulated and limited by community HOA guidelines.
Things to do in The Greens
- Play a round of 18 holes or practice your swing at the Westchase Golf Club.
- Stroll or jog the peaceful, tree-lined residential loops surrounding the golf greens.
- Take a short drive to West Park Village for boutique shopping, sidewalk cafes, and neighborhood festivals.
Local favorites
- Westchase Golf Club · Golf Course & Clubhouse · 4.4★ (760)A premier 18-hole public golf facility offering scenic fairways, a pro shop, and a full-service clubhouse.
- Catch Twenty-Three · Seafood Restaurant · 4.4★ (920)A lively nearby dining destination serving fresh seafood, sushi, steaks, and tropical cocktails in a casual setting.
- Blind Tiger Cafe - Westchase · Coffee Shop · 4.6★ (370)A popular local roastery branch serving specialty espresso drinks, teas, and light bites in a relaxed atmosphere.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.