Is West Anna safe?
Anna, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates West Anna as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on West Anna
“Go. West Anna is a quiet, rapidly developing, and very safe suburban community in northern Collin County. Visitors will find minimal crime and peaceful master-planned neighborhoods, though you will need a personal vehicle to get around.”
About the area
West Anna is characterized by new residential subdivisions, quiet neighborhood parks, and fast-growing commercial pockets along FM 455 west of US-75. It is predominantly a family-oriented commuter suburb with modern infrastructure and spacious single-family homes.
- Suburban / Modern
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet & Safe
Walking and biking in West Anna
Walk score: 14/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There is no bike-share program, and cycling is mostly limited to internal subdivision sidewalks and community park loop trails rather than protected arterial bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Very low violent and property crime rates compared to state and national benchmarks
- High rate of homeownership and solid household incomes exceeding the state median
- Modern, well-maintained housing stock and well-lit residential subdivisions
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with minimal pedestrian or active transit infrastructure
- Limited local entertainment and dining options requiring travel to McKinney or Frisco
- Occasional property crimes of opportunity such as unlocked vehicle break-ins
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in West Anna due to its outer-suburban residential layout and lack of major transit hubs or service facilities.
What West Anna is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with school traffic, morning dog walkers, and commuters heading toward US-75.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet throughout the residential streets with light local commercial activity on FM 455.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Subdued suburban atmosphere where families walk in subdivisions with no notable safety issues.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and tranquil with minimal street activity and very low risk of incident.
Transit, parking and getting around
Anna is outside the DART service area, and no regular fixed-route public transit exists; the nearest passenger rail is the DART Red Line at Parker Road Station in Plano, roughly 25 miles south.
Parking is exceptionally easy and entirely free across neighborhood driveways, residential curbs, and spacious commercial strip center surface lots.
Things to do in West Anna
- Enjoy the playgrounds, walking trails, and sports courts at Slayter Creek Park nearby
- Fish or picnic at the neighborhood ponds in local master-planned communities
- Browse local shops and seasonal farmers markets across Anna and neighboring Melissa
Local favorites
- Lupe's Mexican Grill · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (780)A popular family-friendly neighborhood venue serving hearty Tex-Mex classics and fajitas.
- Crow's Country Cafe · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (520)Down-home diner serving classic southern breakfasts and country comfort meals.
- Graceful Elk Boutique · Boutique · 4.8★ (115)Charming local boutique featuring women's apparel, accessories, and home decor items.
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Common questions about West Anna
Is West Anna safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is West Anna a good place to live?
On safety, West Anna scores 88/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is West Anna?
Walk score 14/100 and bike score 28/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near West Anna are safer?
The Quarry (94), West Melissa (94), Weston (TX) (92) score higher nearby.
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