Is Woodmere safe?
Jacksonville, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Woodmere as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on Woodmere
“Go with care. Woodmere is a quiet, primarily residential Arlington-area neighborhood that is relatively uneventful during daylight hours. However, adjacent commercial corridors on University Boulevard experience elevated property crime and occasional violent incidents, requiring standard urban awareness after dark.”
Arlington-area corridors near University Boulevard have experienced occasional violent crime incidents and traffic safety initiatives by the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office over the past year.
About the area
Woodmere is a suburban mid-century neighborhood situated in the Greater Arlington area of Jacksonville, near the St. Johns River. It features quiet residential streets lined with mature trees, modest single-family homes, and access to nearby educational institutions and retail plazas.
- Suburban
- Mid-Century
- Car-Dependent
- Residential
Walking and biking in Woodmere
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 42/100
Dedicated bike lanes are sparse on primary roads, though quiet neighborhood streets are navigable; there is no municipal bike-share system in this area.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Lower violent crime rate on interior residential streets compared to core urban Jacksonville
- Moderate cost of living with well-established single-family housing stock
- Proximity to Jacksonville University and the scenic riverfront bluffs
Cons
- Elevated property crime and vehicle theft rates along surrounding commercial arteries
- Pockets of lower household income and rental property turnover nearby
- Car-dependent design with poorly lit pedestrian corridors on major boundary roads
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is low within the interior residential blocks, but panhandling and unhoused individuals are occasionally seen along University Boulevard transit stops and commercial intersections.
What Woodmere is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe for morning walks or dog walking through the residential loops.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm residential environment with typical suburban car traffic and school transit.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet in the neighborhoods, though vigilance is advised around strip malls and gas stations on main thoroughfares.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Generally quiet on side streets, but pedestrian travel along major roads should be avoided due to low lighting and occasional crime.
Transit, parking and getting around
Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) operates bus routes along University Boulevard and Merrill Road (such as Route 19), but there is no passenger rail or BRT directly serving the area.
Parking is abundant and free, with ample private driveways in residential sectors and large surface lots at local shopping plazas.
Things to do in Woodmere
- Explore the nearby nature trails and wildlife exhibits at Tree Hill Nature Center
- Visit the historic campus grounds of Jacksonville University along the riverbank
- Launch a kayak or enjoy waterfront views at nearby Reddie Point Preserve
Local favorites
- Jerry's Sports Grille · American Restaurant & Bar · 4.2★ (840)Neighborhood sports pub serving classic wings, burgers, and draft beer in a relaxed setting.
- Arlington Pastry · Bakery · 4.5★ (310)Longtime local spot for custom cakes, fresh doughnuts, and traditional baked treats.
- Halal Food Express · Middle Eastern Restaurant · 4.6★ (460)Casual eatery serving generous portions of gyros, falafel, and seasoned rice platters.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.