Is Wedgwood safe?
Fort Worth, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Wedgwood as “Go, stay aware”.
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Gogo's take on Wedgwood
“Go. Wedgwood is an established, predominantly middle-class mid-century residential neighborhood in southwest Fort Worth that is generally safe and peaceful for visitors. While commercial arterials like McCart Avenue and Altamesa Boulevard see typical suburban property crime and occasional petty theft, the residential core is quiet with stable homeownership.”
About the area
Developed primarily in the 1950s and 1960s, Wedgwood features quiet tree-lined streets of ranch-style homes, community parks, and neighborhood schools. It functions largely as a car-oriented residential enclave with practical strip malls and family-run eateries bordering its main corridors.
- Mid-Century Suburban
- Quiet & Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Wedgwood
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 44/100
There are no Fort Worth Bike Sharing stations in Wedgwood; cycling is generally restricted to low-traffic neighborhood streets as dedicated bike lanes and direct connections to the Trinity Trails network are absent.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Stable mid-century residential core with high rates of owner-occupied single-family homes
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than Fort Worth citywide averages
- Abundant neighborhood parks, mature tree cover, and active community organizations
Cons
- Elevated vehicle burglaries and retail theft along McCart Ave and Altamesa Blvd commercial corridors
- Car-dependent infrastructure with limited continuous sidewalk networks across interior streets
- Aging commercial strip plazas and occasional traffic congestion near major arterial intersections
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in the residential interior, with only occasional individuals panhandling near high-traffic intersections or strip retail parking lots along McCart Avenue and Altamesa Boulevard.
What Wedgwood is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with local residents jogging, walking dogs, and commuting along quiet residential streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and family-oriented, with school traffic and routine commercial activity along McCart Avenue.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential feel; strip malls remain active with dinner traffic and general personal safety remains high.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Subdued and dark due to sparse streetlighting in residential sections; lock vehicles to deter opportunistic theft.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transportation is provided by Trinity Metro, with bus routes 25 and 27 serving McCart Ave and surrounding arterials, but service frequency is low and the area is not connected to rail.
Parking is abundant and free throughout Wedgwood, with wide open residential curbs and ample surface lots at all commercial shopping centers.
Things to do in Wedgwood
- Take a stroll or picnic under the mature trees at Wedgwood Park
- Play sports, walk the paths, or let kids play at the playgrounds in nearby Candleridge Park
- Browse local vintage goods, crafts, and suburban strip retail along McCart Avenue
Local favorites
- Parties Galore & More / Sweet Sammies · Dessert Shop & Bakery · 4.6★ (210)Popular local bakery known for custom cakes, cookies, and sweet treats in the Wedgwood area.
- Campisi's Restaurants · Italian Restaurant · 4.3★ (1150)DFW staple serving thin-crust rectangular pizza and classic Italian dishes near the Wedgwood border.
- Old Neighborhood Grill · American Diner · 4.5★ (1420)Classic neighborhood spot serving hearty homestyle breakfasts, burgers, and comfort classics.
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Common questions about Wedgwood
Is Wedgwood safe to walk at night?
Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.
Is Wedgwood a good place to live?
On safety, Wedgwood scores 75/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.
How walkable is Wedgwood?
Walk score 42/100 and bike score 44/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Wedgwood are safer?
River Hills (90), Cameron Creek (82), Trinity Oaks (80) score higher nearby.
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