Is Woodglen safe?
San Antonio, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Woodglen as “Go, stay aware”.
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Gogo's take on Woodglen
“Go with care. Woodglen is an established, modest residential community in Northeast San Antonio that is generally safe for daytime visits or family stays. While interior residential streets are relatively calm, standard suburban caution is advised regarding vehicle property crime and proximity to busier commercial strips.”
About the area
Woodglen is a traditional post-war and late-20th-century suburban neighborhood in Northeast San Antonio featuring modest single-family homes and quiet residential loops. It provides convenient vehicular access to Wurzbach Parkway and Interstate 35, situated near established parks and suburban retail centers.
- Quiet Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Suburban Enclave
- Affordable
Walking and biking in Woodglen
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 34/100
There are no municipal bike-share stations in the area, but cyclists can connect to the paved Howard W. Peak Greenway Trail System via Salado Creek a short ride to the west.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Relatively low violent crime rates within the interior residential blocks
- Stable housing occupancy with an established base of long-term homeowners
- Direct highway access to Wurzbach Parkway, Loop 410, and Interstate 35
Cons
- Elevated risk of opportunistic property crime and car break-ins
- Spillover property crime from busier commercial strips along Perrin Beitel Road
- Lack of pedestrian-friendly infrastructure and mixed-use commercial amenities
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically nonexistent within the interior residential streets, with only occasional individuals or panhandling seen near retail intersections along Perrin Beitel Road.
What Woodglen is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Mornings are peaceful as residents commute, offering a quiet environment for morning jogs and dog walking.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Afternoons remain low-key with light neighborhood traffic, though arterial roads on the border see steady commercial flow.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Evenings are generally quiet and safe, though standard precautions against vehicle tampering should be taken.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Late nights are dark and quiet; while violent crime is uncommon on interior streets, walking alone is not recommended due to limited street lighting.
Transit, parking and getting around
VIA Metropolitan Transit serves the perimeter along Perrin Beitel and O'Connor roads with standard bus routes; San Antonio has no light rail system.
Residential street parking is free, unrestricted, and easy to find, with ample surface parking at nearby retail centers.
Things to do in Woodglen
- Enjoy the walking trails, skate park, and athletic fields at nearby Lady Bird Johnson Park
- Play a round of golf or practice on the driving range at Northern Hills Golf Club
- Sample regional Tex-Mex and authentic Guadalajara-style cuisine along neighboring thoroughfares
Local favorites
- Ro-Ho Pork & Bread · Mexican Restaurant · 4.7★ (1420)Celebrated local counter-service eatery acclaimed for authentic Guadalajara-style tortas ahogadas and carnitas.
- Taqueria Chapala Jalisco · Tex-Mex Restaurant · 4.3★ (1180)Casual neighborhood staple serving classic breakfast tacos, hearty combination plates, and fresh salsas.
- Northern Hills Golf Club · Golf Course · 4.0★ (490)Classic 18-hole municipal-style golf facility offering accessible public tee times and a relaxed clubhouse.
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Common questions about Woodglen
Is Woodglen safe to walk at night?
Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.
Is Woodglen a good place to live?
On safety, Woodglen scores 71/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.
How walkable is Woodglen?
Walk score 28/100 and bike score 34/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Woodglen are safer?
Stonegate Hill (85), Westover Woods (80), Great Northwest (76) score higher nearby.
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