Is The Meadows safe?
Clearwater, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates The Meadows as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on The Meadows
“Go. The Meadows is a quiet and well-established residential area in Clearwater with relatively low violent crime rates. Visitors will find a secure, everyday suburban environment, though standard precautions regarding vehicle security should always be observed.”
About the area
The Meadows is a peaceful residential neighborhood in central Pinellas County characterized by mid-century single-family homes, tidy yards, and leafy streets. While primarily a tranquil residential hub, it offers straightforward access to major highways, recreation centers, and the coastal attractions of Clearwater.
- Quiet Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Residential
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in The Meadows
Walk score: 41/100 · Bike score: 52/100
There are no municipal bike-share stations in the immediate neighborhood, but riders enjoy easy connection to the nearby Ream Wilson Clearwater Trail and Duke Energy Trail.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low rates of violent crime relative to regional and national averages
- Quiet, low-traffic residential streets ideal for families and retirees
- Convenient access to major Clearwater corridors like SR-60 and US-19
- Close proximity to regional recreation hubs and ballparks
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crime such as unlocked vehicle break-ins
- Car-dependent infrastructure requiring personal vehicles for daily errands
- Dim street lighting on select interior residential roads at night
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually nonexistent within The Meadows residential streets, though occasional panhandling occurs near major commercial intersections along US-19 and SR-60.
What The Meadows is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Quiet and refreshing, with residents walking dogs and joggers using neighborhood streets safely.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and peaceful with minimal vehicular traffic on residential side streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Settled and secure as residents return home, maintaining a low-key suburban atmosphere.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and quiet; violent crime is rare, though visitors should remain alert due to limited lighting.
Transit, parking and getting around
Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) operates bus routes along surrounding thoroughfares like Drew Street and Gulf to Bay Boulevard, though service directly through the residential core is sparse.
Parking is abundant and hassle-free, with ample private driveway space and free, unrestricted street parking throughout the neighborhood.
Things to do in The Meadows
- Catch a Philadelphia Phillies spring training game at nearby BayCare Ballpark
- Enjoy swimming, fitness facilities, and sports courts at The Long Center
- Explore the shaded boardwalks and wildlife at nearby Moccasin Lake Nature Park
Local favorites
- Lenny's Restaurant · Diner · 4.7★ (4250)Iconic local landmark serving hearty breakfast classics, benedicts, and complimentary danishes.
- Daily Bagel · Bagel Shop · 4.6★ (550)Casual neighborhood staple offering fresh kettle-boiled New York-style bagels and spreads.
- Grumpy Gringo · Mexican Restaurant · 4.5★ (780)Laid-back local favorite serving generous Mexican plates, tacos, and fresh margaritas.
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.