Is Town Place safe?
Clearwater, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Town Place as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Town Place
“Go. Town Place is a quiet, predominantly residential suburban community in Clearwater that is generally safe for visitors and residents alike. While it lacks major tourist hubs within its immediate bounds, it offers easy access to central Pinellas County amenities with standard suburban safety precautions.”
About the area
Town Place is an established residential neighborhood in Clearwater characterized by mid-century single-family homes, townhouses, and quiet interior streets. It sits conveniently between major thoroughfares like Gulf to Bay Boulevard and Drew Street, providing easy access to Clearwater Beach and Tampa Bay while maintaining a tranquil suburban atmosphere.
- Suburban / Quiet
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
- Residential
Walking and biking in Town Place
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 54/100
While neighborhood streets are comfortable for cycling, dedicated bike infrastructure is sparse on main roads, though the nearby Ream Wilson Clearwater Trail provides an excellent multi-use east-west corridor.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are consistently below both national and Pinellas County averages
- Stable residential core with solid homeownership and well-maintained properties
- Central Pinellas location offers convenient driving access to both Tampa and Gulf beaches
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like unlocked vehicle break-ins along perimeter streets
- Heavily car-dependent layout with limited pedestrian infrastructure along major bounding roads
- High traffic volume and congestion on nearby Gulf to Bay Boulevard (Route 60)
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the residential streets of Town Place, though occasional individuals or panhandling can be observed along the major commercial intersections of Gulf to Bay Boulevard.
What Town Place is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with locals walking dogs or commuting along quiet residential lanes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and low-key inside the neighborhood, though commercial arterials nearby see steady traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and residential with minimal foot traffic; safe for evening strolls on neighborhood streets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low activity; standard suburban precautions apply, but violent encounters are rare.
Transit, parking and getting around
Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) provides bus coverage on surrounding corridors via Route 60 and connecting routes, though service intervals are relatively infrequent and require a short walk to major arterials.
Residential parking is straightforward with private driveways and ample free curbside street parking throughout the neighborhood; commercial plazas nearby provide large free surface lots.
Things to do in Town Place
- Connect to the Ream Wilson Clearwater Trail nearby for a scenic walk or bike ride toward Tampa Bay
- Visit the nearby Long Center for indoor recreation, swimming, and fitness facilities
- Catch a Philadelphia Phillies spring training game at nearby BayCare Ballpark
Local favorites
- Rumba Island Bar & Grill · Caribbean Restaurant · 4.5★ (3850)Lively island-themed eatery known for tiki cocktails, fresh seafood, and daily happy hours.
- Mazzaro's Italian Market · Italian Deli & Specialty Market · 4.8★ (11200)Renowned regional destination for artisanal pasta, freshly roasted coffee, cured meats, and baked goods.
- Lenny's Restaurant · Diner / Breakfast Restaurant · 4.6★ (4600)Popular local staple serving generous portions of classic breakfast fare and complimentary pastries.
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.