Is Westover Place (Midland) safe?
Midland, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Westover Place (Midland) as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Westover Place (Midland)
“Go. Westover Place is a safe, established, and stable residential enclave in northwest Midland. Violent crime is uncommon, and the area presents minimal safety concerns for visitors beyond basic precautions like locking vehicle doors.”
About the area
Westover Place is a quiet mid-century subdivision known for brick ranch-style homes, wide residential streets, and mature landscaping. Situated between major local thoroughfares like Andrews Highway and Wadley Avenue, it provides suburban calmness with easy access to commercial corridors.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet Residential
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Westover Place (Midland)
Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There is no bike-share program and dedicated cycle tracks are absent, though interior residential roadways have low enough speed limits for casual riding.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to citywide and national averages.
- Strong economic stability driven by high homeownership rates and solid household incomes.
- Quiet, low-traffic residential streets that foster a calm neighborhood feel.
- Well-maintained properties with virtually no residential blight or structural abandonment.
Cons
- Opportunistic vehicle burglaries occasionally occur, consistent with broader Permian Basin trends.
- Heavily car-dependent layout with sparse pedestrian infrastructure outside interior blocks.
- Residential street lighting can be intermittent on some interior cul-de-sacs.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually nonexistent within Westover Place, with social services and encampments concentrated primarily around central Downtown Midland and along the Business I-20 corridor.
What Westover Place (Midland) is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very peaceful and safe, with occasional neighborhood joggers, dog walkers, and light commuter traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet throughout the subdivision, with minimal through-traffic and safe pedestrian conditions.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Pleasant and secure as residents return home, though side streets become noticeably dim after sunset.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Exceptionally quiet and safe; vehicular activity is negligible, though standard vehicle-locking habits are advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by EZ-Rider bus service along major perimeter corridors like Midland Drive and Andrews Highway, but frequency is limited and the metro lacks passenger rail or BRT systems.
Free, unrestricted street parking is widely available throughout the residential streets, and nearby commercial plazas provide ample free surface parking.
Things to do in Westover Place (Midland)
- Walk or jog along the quiet, tree-shaded residential loops of Westover Place.
- Enjoy recreational sports, open lawns, and walking paths at nearby C.J. Kelly Park.
- Shop and dine at established local businesses along neighboring Andrews Highway and Wadley Avenue.
Local favorites
- The Garlic Press · Fine Dining Restaurant · 4.6★ (1150)An upscale, long-running local favorite serving elevated American fare, steaks, and fine wine.
- Venezia Restaurant · Northern Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (720)Intimate dining establishment known for classic Italian cuisine, seafood, and an extensive wine cellar.
- Midland Meat Company · Butcher Shop & Market · 4.8★ (430)Acclaimed local butcher offering locally raised prime beef, gourmet cuts, and specialty provisions.
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Common questions about Westover Place (Midland)
Is Westover Place (Midland) safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Westover Place (Midland) a good place to live?
On safety, Westover Place (Midland) scores 84/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Westover Place (Midland)?
Walk score 32/100 and bike score 38/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Westover Place (Midland) are safer?
Club Estates (Midland) (85) score higher nearby.
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