Is Wedgewood Groves safe?
Orlando, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Wedgewood Groves as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Wedgewood Groves
“Go. Wedgewood Groves is a safe, quiet, and established residential community in Southeast Orlando with very low violent crime. While it lacks commercial tourist attractions inside its residential borders, it serves as a secure, tranquil base close to popular local dining districts.”
About the area
Wedgewood Groves is a leafy, mid-to-late 20th-century suburban neighborhood characterized by well-tended single-family homes, manicured lawns, and mature oak canopies. Situated just south of the Curry Ford West and Hourglass districts, it offers peaceful residential living with easy vehicle access to Downtown Orlando and Orlando International Airport.
- Suburban / Quiet
- Tree-Lined
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Wedgewood Groves
Walk score: 36/100 · Bike score: 48/100
Internal residential streets are easy and safe for casual cycling, though dedicated bike lanes on surrounding arterial roads like Conway Road are sparse. There are no shared bike kiosks in the immediate neighborhood.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than both the Orlando and national averages
- High rate of homeownership and solid household income stability fostering well-maintained properties
- Immediate proximity to emerging independent dining, bakeries, and craft breweries along Curry Ford Road
Cons
- Car-dependent layout with few commercial amenities directly inside the neighborhood footprint
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle break-ins
- Limited street lighting along some interior residential loops at night
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a factor within the interior streets of Wedgewood Groves, though occasional panhandling may be observed along major commercial intersections on Conway Road.
What Wedgewood Groves is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant with residents jogging, walking pets, and light local commuter traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe with wide residential streets and high daytime visibility.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and settled as residents return home, remaining very safe for neighborhood walks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and sleepy; standard situational awareness is advised simply due to low foot traffic and minimal street lighting.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by LYNX bus service with nearby lines running along S Conway Road and Michigan Street. The nearest SunRail commuter train station is the Orlando Health/Amtrak Station, roughly 3.5 miles west.
Parking is abundant and free, with private driveways throughout and open, unrestricted curb parking on interior residential streets.
Things to do in Wedgewood Groves
- Stroll or jog through the shaded, low-traffic neighborhood streets under mature oak canopies
- Sample local craft beers, bakeries, and artisanal coffee along the nearby Hourglass District strip
- Enjoy outdoor sports and lakeside walking paths at nearby Barber Park
Local favorites
- Claddagh Cottage Irish Pub · Irish Pub · 4.8★ (1150)Authentic, cozy neighborhood tavern serving traditional Irish fare with frequent live traditional folk music.
- Tamale Co. Mexican Kitchen · Mexican Restaurant · 4.6★ (710)Popular local spot offering specialty handmade Mexican tamales, street tacos, and craft margaritas.
- Hourglass Social House · Cafe & Community Space · 4.6★ (530)Hip multi-vendor gathering space serving specialty coffee, vegan baked goods, and craft beer on tap.
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.