Is Westway safe?
El Paso, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Westway as “Go, stay aware”.
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Gogo's take on Westway
“Go with care. Westway is a quiet, low-density semi-rural residential community with relatively low violent crime rates. While safe from major violent threats, it offers minimal tourist infrastructure and poor street lighting at night.”
About the area
Located in northwest El Paso County near Canutillo and Anthony, Westway is a modest, tight-knit residential colonia with single-family houses and mobile homes. It is primarily a commuter bedroom community with open desert vistas and a relaxed, quiet pace of life.
- Rural / Colonia
- Quiet
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Oriented
Walking and biking in Westway
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 32/100
There is no local bike-share program and designated bike lanes are absent, though nearby rural frontage roads and the Rio Grande River Trail corridor in Canutillo are popular with experienced cyclists.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low rates of violent crime compared to major metropolitan averages
- Quiet, low-traffic residential neighborhood with high homeownership stability
- Close proximity to the Franklin Mountains and Rio Grande recreational corridors
Cons
- High poverty rate and below-average median household income relative to national benchmarks
- Incomplete pedestrian infrastructure, including missing sidewalks and poor street lighting
- Potential property theft or vehicle break-ins in unmonitored rural stretches
Homelessness: Visible homelessness and encampments are virtually nonexistent in Westway, as social services and shelters are concentrated in central and downtown El Paso.
What Westway is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and quiet as residents commute out toward El Paso or Las Cruces.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Peaceful residential atmosphere with minimal street activity or disturbance.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet settling of the neighborhood, though limited illumination begins to reduce visibility.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark due to scarce streetlights; walking is not recommended due to stray dogs and poor visibility.
Transit, parking and getting around
Transit access is minimal; Sun Metro and El Paso County Rural Transit provide limited scheduled rural connectors rather than frequent urban bus routes, and there is no direct rail or BRT service.
Parking is exceptionally easy and free, with plentiful private driveways and wide unmetered residential streets.
Things to do in Westway
- Explore the nearby desert terrain and scenic views of the Franklin Mountains foothills
- Visit local family-run panaderias and taco stands in nearby Canutillo and Anthony
- Access nearby Rio Grande recreational trails and agricultural valley drives
Local favorites
- Little Italy Restaurant · Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (820)Longstanding nearby staple serving classic Italian dishes and pizza in a casual setting.
- Tacos Chinampa · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (460)Popular local spot offering authentic border-style tacos and traditional Mexican favorites.
- Super Mercado Don Quixote · Supermarket · 4.3★ (210)Community grocery store providing fresh meats, produce, and imported Mexican goods.
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Common questions about Westway
Is Westway safe to walk at night?
Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.
Is Westway a good place to live?
On safety, Westway scores 74/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.
How walkable is Westway?
Walk score 18/100 and bike score 32/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Westway are safer?
Cimarron Sky (92), Cimarron Sage (90), La Puesta del Sol (86) score higher nearby.
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