Is Tyrone safe?
St. Petersburg, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Tyrone as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Tyrone
“Go. Tyrone is an established commercial and residential hub in northwest St. Petersburg that is generally safe and approachable for visitors. Violent crime is relatively low, though common suburban property crimes like shoplifting and vehicle break-ins occur around the major shopping plazas. Basic situational awareness in large parking lots is all that is typically needed.”
About the area
Tyrone is anchored by the Tyrone Square Mall and surrounding retail centers along Tyrone Boulevard, buffered by quiet mid-century residential neighborhoods. It serves as a practical retail, dining, and transit crossroads connecting central St. Petersburg to the Pinellas County Gulf beaches.
- Suburban Retail Hub
- Car-Dependent
- Commercial Corridor
- Residential Pockets
Walking and biking in Tyrone
Walk score: 58/100 · Bike score: 62/100
The nearby Pinellas Trail multi-use greenway runs roughly one mile west, offering an excellent dedicated cycling connection from St. Pete to Tarpon Springs, though Tyrone Boulevard itself is auto-centric.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are consistently below St. Petersburg citywide averages.
- Stable residential pockets with high homeownership and low vacancy rates.
- Abundant everyday conveniences, big-box shopping, and family-friendly dining.
- Direct and quick roadway access to Madeira Beach and Treasure Island.
Cons
- Elevated property crime and vehicle prowls in expansive mall and retail parking lots.
- High-speed arterial traffic along Tyrone Boulevard and 66th Street North poses pedestrian hazards.
- Panhandling and transient activity concentrated around major commercial intersections.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is moderate and primarily concentrated along the busy bus transfer points and arterial intersections near Tyrone Boulevard and 22nd Avenue North, where panhandling is occasionally observed.
What Tyrone is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with commuters heading out and early shoppers or walkers around suburban parks and plaza sidewalks.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy and active with heavy retail and road traffic; generally very safe across both residential and commercial zones.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Lively around dining spots and cinema entrances; well-lit but standard caution is warranted in large parking areas.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet residential streets remain calm, while commercial strips empty out with minor late-night bar crowds and occasional loitering.
Transit, parking and getting around
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) operates the Tyrone Square Mall transit center, serving multiple local routes including the 18, 23, 66, and 79, though the SunRunner BRT line runs along 1st Avenue South about two miles to the south.
Parking is exceptionally easy and universally free throughout the area, with massive surface lots at Tyrone Square Mall and surrounding strip centers.
Things to do in Tyrone
- Shop national retailers and catch a movie at Tyrone Square Mall and Cobb Luxury Theatres.
- Spend an active afternoon outdoors playing sports or walking the trails at nearby Azalea Park.
- Browse local goods and grab fresh produce at the nearby Saturday Morning Market pop-ups and local plazas.
Local favorites
- Dead Bob's Bar & Restaurant · American Restaurant & Bar · 4.6★ (1850)Popular local watering hole known for hearty burgers, pub fare, and casual late-night hospitality.
- Bonefish Grill · Seafood Restaurant · 4.5★ (2100)Reliable regional seafood staple originating in the area, famous for Bang Bang Shrimp and grilled fish.
- Mazzaro's Italian Market (Nearby) · Gourmet Italian Deli & Market · 4.8★ (9800)Bustling, legendary culinary destination offering imported specialties, bakery goods, and hot deli subs.
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.