Is Woods of Brookhollow safe?
San Antonio, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Woods of Brookhollow as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Woods of Brookhollow
“Go. Woods of Brookhollow is a quiet, well-maintained residential enclave in North Central San Antonio with violent crime rates well below city benchmarks. Visitors will find a safe suburban atmosphere ideal for peaceful stays, with risks largely confined to occasional vehicle break-ins along perimeter retail corridors.”
About the area
Woods of Brookhollow is an established, tree-shaded neighborhood situated between US-281 and San Pedro Avenue in North Central San Antonio. Dominated by single-family homes and quiet cul-de-sacs, it offers quick access to suburban shopping plazas, medical centers, and highway corridors.
- Quiet Residential
- Tree-Lined Suburb
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Woods of Brookhollow
Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 36/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes within the neighborhood or bike-share stations nearby; cyclists must share roadway lanes or drive to access trailheads along the Howard W. Peak Greenway network.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are consistently well below the San Antonio municipal average
- High rate of homeownership and well-kept mid-century and late-20th-century residential properties
- Quiet, low-traffic residential streets shaded by mature live oaks
- Immediate access to extensive retail, dining, and grocery options along Brook Hollow Boulevard
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle burglaries in nearby shopping center parking lots
- Heavy vehicular congestion during rush hours on bounding arterials like US-281 and Bitters Road
- Virtually no pedestrian infrastructure connecting residential areas to commercial corridors
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within the residential interior, though occasional unhoused individuals or panhandlers can be observed near major highway intersections and transit stops along US-281.
What Woods of Brookhollow is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents walking dogs and jogging along shaded residential streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet inside the residential core, with light traffic and safe conditions for walking.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and secure, with local dining plazas seeing steady, family-oriented neighborhood traffic.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and dark with virtually no pedestrian activity and very low safety risk.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by VIA Metropolitan Transit via local bus lines such as Route 648 along Brook Hollow Boulevard, but service is infrequent and the area relies almost entirely on private vehicles.
Parking is abundant and hassle-free, with unrestricted free street parking on residential lanes and large free surface parking lots at all commercial plazas.
Things to do in Woods of Brookhollow
- Walk or jog along the peaceful, canopy-covered residential streets
- Explore diverse casual dining spots and bakeries along Brook Hollow Boulevard
- Take a short drive to nearby Mud Creek Park for nature walking and unpaved trails
Local favorites
- India Palace · Indian Restaurant · 4.4★ (1250)Longstanding neighborhood staple serving classic North Indian curries, tandoori specialties, and a popular lunch buffet.
- Embers Wood Fire Grill & Bar · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (1380)Laid-back neighborhood grill featuring wood-fired steaks, burgers, craft beer, and outdoor patio seating.
- Tacos N Salsa · Mexican Restaurant · 4.5★ (1120)Beloved local counter-service eatery famed for inventive breakfast tacos and an extensive fresh salsa bar.
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Common questions about Woods of Brookhollow
Is Woods of Brookhollow safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Woods of Brookhollow a good place to live?
On safety, Woods of Brookhollow scores 84/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Woods of Brookhollow?
Walk score 32/100 and bike score 36/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Woods of Brookhollow are safer?
Woods of Brookhollow scores as high as or higher than its closest neighbors.
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