Is Wells Creek safe?
Jacksonville, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Wells Creek as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Wells Creek
“Go. Wells Creek is a tranquil, exceptionally safe master-planned suburban community in southern Duval County with negligible violent crime. Visitors will find a clean, family-friendly environment, though a car is essential for getting around.”
About the area
Wells Creek is a modern master-planned neighborhood located in southeastern Jacksonville along the Philips Highway corridor near the St. Johns County line. It features newer single-family homes, townhouses, quiet cul-de-sacs, and dedicated community amenities. The area is purely residential with major retail and dining hubs located just a short drive away at Durbin Park.
- Suburban Oasis
- Family-Friendly
- Master-Planned
- Quiet
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Wells Creek
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There is no bike-share program available, but internal residential streets are safe and pleasant for casual cycling. Connecting to regional trails requires navigating fast-moving multi-lane arterials like US-1.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Extremely low violent and property crime rates compared to Jacksonville metro averages
- High household median incomes with strong homeownership and low vacancy
- Modern, well-maintained housing stock and pristine neighborhood amenities
Cons
- Virtually no walkable commercial amenities or dining within immediate residential streets
- Total reliance on personal vehicles for daily errands and regional commuting
- Bordered by high-speed arterial roads like Philips Highway (US-1)
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within this residential subdivision.
What Wells Creek is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant, with residents walking dogs, jogging along sidewalks, and leaving for school or work with zero safety concerns.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet and secure, with low vehicular traffic and well-maintained residential surroundings.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and family-oriented, with neighbors gathering around driveways and community amenity areas.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Exceptionally quiet and dark with virtually no pedestrian activity, remaining very safe.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit in the area is operated by the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA), but there are no direct fixed-route bus lines or rail stations serving Wells Creek. Residents and visitors rely entirely on personal vehicles or on-demand ride-hailing services.
Parking is straightforward, abundant, and free, primarily utilizing private driveways, attached garages, and dedicated community amenity parking lots.
Things to do in Wells Creek
- Stroll around the community lakes, dog park, and neighborhood recreation center
- Shop, dine, and run errands at the nearby Pavilion at Durbin Park
- Catch new film releases in luxury loungers at Cinemark Durbin Park and XD
Local favorites
- Mandola's Italian Kitchen · Italian Restaurant · 4.6★ (1450)Casual, bustling Italian eatery nearby serving traditional pastas, pizzas, and fresh gelato.
- Cinemark Durbin Park and XD · Movie Theater · 4.7★ (2800)Modern multiplex cinema featuring heated reclining seats and premium XD auditoriums.
- Maple Street Biscuit Company · Breakfast Restaurant · 4.6★ (1100)Popular Southern comfort food outpost known for hearty scratch-made biscuit sandwiches.
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.