Is West Andover Lakes 2 safe?
Orlando, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates West Andover Lakes 2 as “Go”.
Gogo's take on West Andover Lakes 2
“Go. West Andover Lakes 2 is a quiet, well-maintained residential subdivision in East Orlando that poses minimal safety risks to visitors. While it is purely suburban and car-dependent with little commercial activity inside the neighborhood proper, it is safe, peaceful, and family-oriented.”
About the area
West Andover Lakes 2 is an established master-planned residential community located in southeast Orlando near Curry Ford Road. It features winding streets, cul-de-sacs, retention ponds, and single-family homes built in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Visitors will find a tranquil bedroom community with easy driving access to Lake Nona, the Orlando International Airport, and the University of Central Florida corridor.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in West Andover Lakes 2
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There is no local bike-share program, but internal subdivision roads have low speed limits suitable for casual cycling, though dedicated bike lanes on surrounding arterials like Curry Ford Road are limited.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates than the Orlando city average
- High rate of homeownership and well-maintained properties with active HOA oversight
- Quiet, family-friendly streetscapes with minimal through-traffic
- Quick access to State Road 417 (Central Florida GreeneWay) and SR 408
Cons
- Almost completely car-dependent with virtually no retail inside the neighborhood
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle burglaries
- Limited public transit options with long headways to downtown Orlando
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within the residential streets of West Andover Lakes 2, though occasional panhandling may occur along major commercial intersections on Curry Ford Road.
What West Andover Lakes 2 is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents jogging, walking dogs, and school buses moving through neighborhood streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet and safe with low daytime traffic and standard suburban activity.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and residential with families returning home and neighbors socializing in front yards.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and quiet; while violent crime is rare, low lighting requires basic situational awareness.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by LYNX, with bus Route 15 operating along Curry Ford Road, though it requires a walk out of the subdivision; there is no rail service nearby, making a private vehicle essential.
Parking is exceptionally easy with ample private driveways and free street parking along residential roads, subject to standard HOA street-parking rules.
Things to do in West Andover Lakes 2
- Stroll or jog along the neighborhood sidewalks and scenic community retention ponds
- Enjoy outdoor sports and playground amenities at nearby Andover Lakes Community Park
- Play a round of golf at the nearby Ventana Golf Course / Rio Pinar Golf Club
Local favorites
- Don Julio Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar · Mexican Restaurant · 4.5★ (1650)A popular, vibrant local spot nearby on Chickasaw Trail serving authentic Mexican fare and craft cocktails.
- Pho So 1 · Vietnamese Restaurant · 4.6★ (820)Unassuming strip-mall gem nearby serving comforting bowls of pho, banh mi, and noodle dishes.
- Achilles Art Cafe · Coffee Shop · 4.7★ (980)A cozy, artsy coffee house offering espresso, tea, and casual bites a short drive west.
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.