Is Windmill safe?
Lubbock, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Windmill as “Go, stay aware”.
What makes up this score?Recent news
Gogo's take on Windmill
“Go. Windmill is a quiet, predominantly residential subdivision in southwest Lubbock that offers a safe and suburban environment for visitors. While Lubbock as a whole deals with elevated property crime, this neighborhood experiences relatively low incident rates primarily limited to occasional vehicle burglaries. As long as you lock your car doors and take standard precautions, you will find it peaceful and secure.”
About the area
Windmill is an established, car-centric residential neighborhood located in the rapidly growing southwestern sector of Lubbock, Texas. It features single-family brick homes, quiet residential streets, and convenient access to retail and dining corridors along major thoroughfares. Visitors typically pass through or stay here for quiet residential lodging within easy driving distance of Texas Tech University and medical centers.
- Suburban
- Quiet
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Windmill
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There is no local bike-share program, and dedicated bike lanes are scarce on high-speed arterial roads, though interior subdivision streets are flat and easy for casual cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Lower violent crime rates compared to the broader Lubbock municipal average
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes and well-maintained properties
- Close proximity to extensive shopping, dining, and grocery amenities along 82nd Street and Milwaukee Avenue
- Low pedestrian congestion and minimal through-traffic on interior residential streets
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle break-ins
- Completely car-dependent with minimal infrastructure for walking or public transit
- Lack of neighborhood parks or walkable cultural attractions within the immediate subdivision
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within the residential interior of Windmill, with only occasional individuals observed near major commercial intersections along major multi-lane thoroughfares.
What Windmill is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and quiet with neighbors walking dogs and light local commuter traffic heading toward major arterials.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm residential atmosphere with light vehicular traffic and steady activity along perimeter retail strips.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and safe for neighborhood strolls, with good residential lighting on driveways and local streets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low activity with dark, quiet streets; exceptionally safe provided vehicles and residences remain locked.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by Citibus, but service in this outer southwestern suburban area is very limited with infrequent fixed-route coverage, making personal vehicles or rideshares essential.
Parking is abundant and free throughout the area, with ample driveway and residential street parking, as well as large free surface lots at all adjacent commercial plazas.
Things to do in Windmill
- Browse local boutiques, national retailers, and eateries along the nearby 82nd Street commercial corridor
- Visit nearby Leroy Elmore Park for walking around the playa lake and enjoying open green space
- Take a short drive to the American Windmill Museum on the east side of Lubbock to explore the world's largest windmill collection
Local favorites
- The Catch - Lubbock · Seafood Restaurant · 4.4★ (820)A casual regional spot serving fast-fresh fried and grilled seafood platters and po'boys.
- Taqueria Guadalajara · Mexican Restaurant · 4.3★ (1150)Popular local eatery serving generous portions of authentic Mexican dishes, tacos, and breakfast plates.
- Market Street · Supermarket & Bakery · 4.6★ (1850)Upscale regional grocer featuring an extensive prepared foods section, deli, gourmet bakery, and pharmacy.
Neighborhoods near Windmill
Common questions about Windmill
Is Windmill safe to walk at night?
Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.
Is Windmill a good place to live?
On safety, Windmill scores 78/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.
How walkable is Windmill?
Walk score 28/100 and bike score 38/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Windmill are safer?
Windmill scores as high as or higher than its closest neighbors.
Add this score to your site
Writing about Windmill? Copy this code to show its live safety score on your blog or listing.