Is Windsor Place (San Antonio) safe?
San Antonio, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Windsor Place (San Antonio) as “Caution”.
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Gogo's take on Windsor Place (San Antonio)
“Go with care. Windsor Place is primarily a quiet mid-century residential neighborhood, but its proximity to high-traffic commercial corridors along Walzem Road brings higher rates of opportunistic property crime and occasional auto theft. Visitors stopping by for local dining should remain alert and keep vehicles locked and cleared of valuables.”
About the area
Windsor Place is an established, mid-century suburban neighborhood in northeast San Antonio, bordered by Windcrest and the busy Walzem Road corridor. It features modest single-family ranch homes, multi-family apartment communities, and convenient access to diverse local eateries and retail centers along Interstate 35.
- Suburban
- Car-Dependent
- Diverse Dining
- Established Residential
Walking and biking in Windsor Place (San Antonio)
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 42/100
There is no bike-share program in the neighborhood and dedicated on-street bike lanes are scarce, though cyclists can connect to the Salado Creek Greenway trail network a few miles west.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Affordable access to diverse international dining along the Walzem Road commercial strip
- Quiet interior residential streets with low violent crime compared to inner-city areas
- Convenient highway connectivity to Loop 410 and Interstate 35 for commuting
Cons
- Above-average property crime and vehicle burglary rates, especially near commercial centers and apartment complexes
- Car-centric design with intermittent sidewalks and sparse pedestrian crossings
- Commercial borders occasionally experience panhandling and retail disturbances
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is moderately present along the Walzem Road commercial strip and near highway underpasses, but encampments do not typically extend into the interior residential streets.
What Windsor Place (San Antonio) is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and calm as residents commute; residential streets are comfortable for walking dogs or jogging.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Active traffic picks up along the commercial perimeter with regular customer turnover at shopping plazas.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet in the residential core, though heightened vigilance is advised in commercial parking lots after dark.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Generally quiet residential streets, but commercial edges near major thoroughfares experience sporadic petty crime and loitering.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transportation is operated by VIA Metropolitan Transit, with primary bus service along Walzem Road (including Route 552 and Route 21). There is no passenger rail or BRT system in this corridor.
Parking is abundant and universally free, with wide residential streets and large open surface parking lots at shopping centers along Walzem Road.
Things to do in Windsor Place (San Antonio)
- Sample diverse cuisine ranging from authentic Mexican to Colombian bakeries along Walzem Road
- Visit the nearby ultra-accessible theme park Morgan's Wonderland, located just north on I-35
- Explore the walking paths and duck pond at neighboring Takas Park in Windcrest
Local favorites
- Sabor Colombiano Restaurant & Bakery · Colombian Restaurant · 4.4★ (720)Authentic Colombian eatery known for generous bandeja paisa, freshly baked empanadas, and warm hospitality.
- Taqueria El Rodeo de Jalisco · Mexican Restaurant · 4.2★ (1150)Casual neighborhood staple serving classic breakfast tacos, fajita plates, and homemade salsas.
- Biff Buzby's Burgers · Hamburger Restaurant · 4.6★ (2850)Longtime local favorite just up the road serving hearty gourmet burgers, tater tots, and hand-spun shakes.
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Common questions about Windsor Place (San Antonio)
Is Windsor Place (San Antonio) safe to walk at night?
Take care after dark: stick to lit main streets or take a ride.
Is Windsor Place (San Antonio) a good place to live?
On safety, Windsor Place (San Antonio) scores 62/100 — below average, so visit at different times of day before deciding to move.
How walkable is Windsor Place (San Antonio)?
Walk score 38/100 and bike score 42/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Windsor Place (San Antonio) are safer?
Liberty Ridge (76), Canterbury (San Antonio) (71), Aspire Roxbury (71) score higher nearby.
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