Is The Reserve safe?
Allen, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates The Reserve as “Go”.
What makes up this score?Recent news
Gogo's take on The Reserve
“Go. The Reserve in Allen is an exceptionally safe, affluent master-planned suburban community with virtually negligible violent crime. Visitors and residents can walk or jog through the neighborhood at almost any hour with minimal concern beyond basic awareness.”
About the area
The Reserve is an upscale, quiet residential subdivision in Allen, Texas, characterized by well-manicured lawns, modern single-family estates, and neighborhood green spaces. It provides a peaceful suburban atmosphere located just a short drive from major shopping and dining corridors along US-75 and State Highway 121.
- Affluent Suburban
- Quiet / Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in The Reserve
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There are no public bike-share stations, but the neighborhood provides convenient access to Allen's extensive citywide paved trail network and the Twin Creeks park trails.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are among the lowest in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and well below national averages
- High median household incomes exceeding $140,000 and near-zero residential vacancy rates
- Meticulously maintained infrastructure, well-lit suburban streets, and responsive municipal services
Cons
- Strictly residential layout requiring a vehicle for virtually all daily errands and dining
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like unlocked vehicle break-ins common to quiet suburbs
- No direct access to fixed-route public transit systems
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a factor in The Reserve or its surrounding residential subdivisions.
What The Reserve is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with joggers, dog walkers, and parents walking children to school buses in complete safety.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet and tranquil with light residential traffic and landscaped streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and family-oriented as residents return home, perfectly safe for evening strolls along neighborhood sidewalks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and quiet with almost no pedestrian activity; safety remains very high with minimal risk.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is essentially non-existent in this part of Allen, as the city does not participate in the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) system; the nearest DART rail station is Parker Road Station in Plano, roughly 15 minutes away by car.
Parking is completely free and abundant, with ample space in private residential driveways and unrestricted on-street curbside parking.
Things to do in The Reserve
- Play a round of championship golf nearby at The Golf Club at Twin Creeks
- Stroll or jog along the paved multi-use pathways of the Twin Creeks Trail System
- Enjoy outdoor dining, boutique shopping, and live events at nearby Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm
Local favorites
- The Golf Club at Twin Creeks · Golf & Country Club · 4.1★ (380)An Arnold Palmer-designed 18-hole championship golf course offering practice facilities and a clubhouse restaurant.
- Fish City Grill · Seafood Restaurant · 4.5★ (1250)A relaxed neighborhood eatery serving fresh seafood, oysters, and seasonal specialties near Watters Creek.
- Frogg Coffee Bar & Creperie · Cafe & Creperie · 4.6★ (610)A cozy gathering spot offering specialty espresso drinks, artisan savory crepes, and sweet pastries.
Neighborhoods near The Reserve
Common questions about The Reserve
Is The Reserve safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is The Reserve a good place to live?
On safety, The Reserve scores 94/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is The Reserve?
Walk score 18/100 and bike score 38/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near The Reserve are safer?
The Reserve scores as high as or higher than its closest neighbors.
Add this score to your site
Writing about The Reserve? Copy this code to show its live safety score on your blog or listing.