Is Wellington Homes at Countryway safe?
Tampa, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Wellington Homes at Countryway as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Wellington Homes at Countryway
“Go. Wellington Homes at Countryway is a peaceful, well-maintained suburban community in northwest Tampa with minimal violent crime. While entirely residential and requiring a car to get around, it is a safe and tranquil base for visitors.”
About the area
Wellington Homes is a quiet subdivision within the larger Countryway master-planned development in northwest Hillsborough County. Characterized by single-family homes, neat landscaping, and scenic ponds, the area offers a relaxed, family-centric atmosphere just minutes from Westchase and Oldsmar.
- Suburban Enclave
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet / Peaceful
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Wellington Homes at Countryway
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 52/100
There are no public bike-share hubs in the immediate neighborhood, but the wide residential streets connect well to the nearby Upper Tampa Bay Trail for recreational riding.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than Tampa and national averages.
- High homeownership rate and strong economic stability with low neighborhood poverty.
- Quiet, well-lit residential streets with minimal through-traffic.
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with almost no commercial businesses within walking distance.
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like unlocked vehicle burglaries common to suburban enclaves.
- Susceptible to localized street flooding during severe tropical weather events.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within the residential streets of Wellington Homes, though occasional individuals asking for assistance may be seen at commercial intersections along West Hillsborough Avenue.
What Wellington Homes at Countryway is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents walking dogs, jogging, and heading out for school runs.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet and safe with low vehicle traffic on interior subdivision roads.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm atmosphere with families outside enjoying neighborhood yards and community sidewalks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and dark with virtually no foot traffic; remains very safe, though standard suburban vigilance applies.
Transit, parking and getting around
HART (Hillsborough Area Regional Transit) operates routes along major nearby corridors such as Hillsborough Avenue (Route 30), but there is no direct bus service running into the residential streets of the subdivision.
Driveway and private garage parking are standard; street parking is readily available for visitors, free of charge, subject to HOA regulations.
Things to do in Wellington Homes at Countryway
- Play a round of executive golf at the nearby Countryway Golf Club.
- Play tennis, pickleball, or basketball at the Countryway Park recreation facilities.
- Bike or jog along the nearby Upper Tampa Bay Trail, accessible just north and west of the community.
Local favorites
- Countryway Golf Club · Golf Course · 4.3★ (510)A popular, family-friendly executive golf course known for undulating greens and water hazards.
- Ballyhoo Grill · Seafood Restaurant · 4.4★ (2350)Lively local eatery nearby serving fresh Gulf seafood, steaks, sushi, and outdoor patio dining.
- Westchase Pizza & Pasta Company · Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (680)Neighborhood spot close by offering New York-style thin-crust pizza, calzones, and classic pasta dishes.
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.