Is West Hurst safe?
Hurst, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates West Hurst as “Go, stay aware”.
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Gogo's take on West Hurst
“Go. West Hurst is a peaceful, established Mid-Cities suburb characterized by low violent crime and quiet residential subdivisions. Visitors can move about comfortably, maintaining standard suburban awareness regarding vehicle security along commercial corridors.”
About the area
West Hurst is a mature suburban enclave located in Tarrant County between Fort Worth and Dallas, dominated by mid-century single-family homes and modest commercial corridors. It offers a family-oriented, car-centric environment with quick access to regional transit routes and municipal parks.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Mid-Century
Walking and biking in West Hurst
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 42/100
There is no public bike-share system, though Hurst Community Park and surrounding neighborhood side streets offer low-stress recreational riding options.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates remain significantly below both state and national metro averages
- Solid middle-income residential core with stable homeownership and active municipal services
- Convenient access to major highway corridors and DFW International Airport
Cons
- Property crime, including vehicle break-ins, occurs intermittently around retail strip lots and apartment complexes
- Pockets of aging rental housing along Pipeline Road experience higher call volumes for petty offenses
- Suburban auto-centric design limits pedestrian infrastructure and walkability
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is relatively minimal, occasionally observed near major highway underpasses along State Highway 121 and retail intersections on Pipeline Road, with no established tent encampments in residential zones.
What West Hurst is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant with commuters departing and residents walking dogs along neighborhood streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Active and generally safe with steady local traffic around schools, strip retail plazas, and parks.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet across residential tracts with casual dining traffic focused along major arterial strips.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic and minimal street activity, with low violent risk but occasional opportunist vehicle burglaries.
Transit, parking and getting around
Transit in the area is administered by Trinity Metro, with commuter rail access provided nearby at the Bell Station and Richland Hills Station on the Trinity Railway Express (TRE), supplemented by local ZIPZONE on-demand rideshare.
Parking is readily available and free throughout the area, with large surface retail lots and unrestricted residential curbside parking.
Things to do in West Hurst
- Walk the shaded perimeter trails and visit athletic fields at Hurst Community Park
- Visit the Hurst Recreation Center and public tennis and aquatics facilities at Central Park
- Dine at classic independent Tex-Mex and Italian neighborhood eateries along Pipeline Road
Local favorites
- Bacon's Bistro & Cafe · Breakfast & Brunch · 4.6★ (1450)Down-to-earth cafe serving hearty breakfast skillets, pancakes, and traditional American lunch fare.
- Niki's Italian Bistro · Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (1550)Longstanding family-owned dining spot known for classic pasta dishes, pizza, and warm garlic knots.
- Miguelito's Mexican Restaurant · Tex-Mex Restaurant · 4.4★ (1820)Casual neighborhood staple turning out traditional combination plates, fajitas, and margaritas.
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Common questions about West Hurst
Is West Hurst safe to walk at night?
Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.
Is West Hurst a good place to live?
On safety, West Hurst scores 76/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.
How walkable is West Hurst?
Walk score 38/100 and bike score 42/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near West Hurst are safer?
Lakes of River Trails West (84), North Richland Hills South (82), North Richland Hills Southeast (80) score higher nearby.
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