News analysis shows 3 Frisco neighborhoods are among the Dallas area’s safest
Frisco’s population has exploded in the past two decades, ballooning from 33,714 in 2000 to more than 130,000 today. Many of the communities are still being developed, and there is ample land for even more homes.
That east Frisco neighborhood had company in the rankings. The safest neighborhood on The News’ list was also in Frisco, north of El Dorado Parkway, the area dominated by the massive Panther Creek Estates subdivision.
And the area west of the Dallas North Tollway and east of Teel Parkway, which encompasses several gated communities, ranked eighth.
Leaders and residents of Frisco, one of the nation’s fastest-growing cities, say they aren’t surprised.
“I would tell you that it is the pervasive attitude that our citizens and businesses bring to the table,” new Frisco Police Chief John Bruce said. “They have a great desire to be safe, and they’re willing to participate in order to be safe. They’re willing to call us when they’re having crimes, even petty crimes. That’s where it all starts. They’ll say, ‘I’m going to make that phone call and get involved.’ ”
Bill Woodard, chairman of the board of the Panther Creek Estates Homeowners Association, said involvement is the essential reason he believes his sprawling neighborhood ranked as the area’s safest.
“The HOA has a safety committee for these Frisco Neighborhoods, and we encourage our neighbors to call the Police Department if they see anything unusual,” said Woodard, a member of the Frisco Planning and Zoning Commission. “We’ve got patrols that come by, and that presence is a deterrent. Our management company has a blast e-mail system, and about 80 percent of our neighborhood is on that blast e-mail, so if something does occur, we can let people know about it right away.”
Other cities with neighborhoods in the top 10 were Dallas, Double Oak, McKinney, Colleyville, Lewisville and North Richland Hills.
One of the ranked Dallas neighborhoods was North Dallas, south of LBJ Freeway and north of Walnut Hill Lane, which placed fifth on The News’ list.
The other was in Far North Dallas, an area that includes Bent Trail and Moss Creek and is generally bordered by Preston Road to the east, the Dallas North Tollway to the west, Frankford Road to the south and the Bush Turnpike to the north. That zone was rated seventh-safest in the area.
But it was those three Frisco neighborhoods that help make the city among the area’s most secure. City officials say they understand that the rankings don’t mean their community is crime-free, just that residents there have a solid sense of security, whether they’re shopping at Stonebriar Centre, walking their dog or spending leisure time at Harold Bacchus Community Park.
David Arbuckle, who lives in Heritage Lakes, said that’s why he moved his family there seven years ago. Like many of the subdivisions close to him, Arbuckle’s west Frisco neighborhood is gated, but he said that barrier isn’t the big reason he feels protected.
“It’s just such a family-oriented place,” said Arbuckle, who works for AT&T. “I have to credit the people that made it that way. I think the fact that most of the homes here are occupied by families and … our number one issue is security.”
Read Full Story: Dallas News
Willow Bay
| Homebuilders: | D.R. Horton |
| Location: | Frisco, TX |
| Price: | $210s + |
| Description: | Multiple housing designs and its central location set Willow Bay apart from many of its neighboring subdivisions. Most homes feature 3-car garages and other small touches that appeal to growing families. Â
  |
| Amenities: | Shopping, fine dining, parks. |
| Contact: | Request Tour |
West Falls VII
| Homebuilders: | Darling |
| Location: | Frisco, TX |
| Price: | $300s |
| Description: | Single family 1 and 2 story homes with 3-car garages and located in an growing Frisco community. Centrally located, providing easy access to dining, shopping, and entertainment.Â
  |
| Amenities: | Community pool, playground. |
| Contact: | Request Tour |
Waterford Falls
| Location: | Northwest Frisco, TX South of Main St. |
| Price: | $170s + |
| Description: | Affordable single-family homes set amidst the natural greenery of Frisco. This family-friendly community offers access to public parks, youth athletics facilities, and hiking trails. Â
  |
| Amenities: | Open spaces, Newman Park. |
| Contact: | Request Tour |
Tuscany
| Homebuilders: | Meritage Homes |
| Location: | Off of Imperial Meadow – Frisco, TX |
| Price: | $250,000 – $300,000 |
| Description: | Tuscan retreat style homes tucked away in a family-friendly Frisco community. Like many of the neighboring subdivisions, Tuscany is a quiet community that is just minutes away from the entertainment, shopping, and dining centers of Frisco.  |
| Amenities: | Hike/bike trails, playgrounds. |
| Contact: | Request Tour |
The Trails
| Homebuilders: | Oakley, Huntington Homes, Toll Brothers |
| Location: | Off of Eldorado Pkwy – Frisco, TX |
| Price: | $500s – $800s |
| Description: | True luxury homes offer golf course views and access, privacy and seclusion, full yards, and easy access to Frisco’s main shopping/dining centers. Â
  |
| Amenities: | Golf course. |
| Contact: | Request Tour |
Stone Lake
| Homebuilders: | Grand Homes |
| Location: | Just off Custer Rd. and Eldorado – Frisco, TX |
| Price: | $200s – $300s |
| Description: | Situated in a secluded location, Stone Lake is actually close to the heart of commerce and entertainment in Frisco. Spacious homes that range from 2,000+ to 4,000+ sq. ft. offer modern kitchens, intricate landscaping, and ample living space for families.  |
| Amenities: | Shopping, fine dining, Frisco Roughriders, office parks. |
| Contact: | Request Tour |
Shepherds Hill
| Location: | East Frisco bordered by Coit Rd. |
| Price: | $200s – $300s |
| Description: | With a population of only about 400, this subdivision is a safe and quiet haven for families. Residents are located close to Stonebriar Center and the Frisco Entertainment and Sports Complex. Â
  |
| Amenities: | Shopping, hike/bike trails. |
| Contact: | Request Tour |
Shaddock Creek Estates – West Frisco
| Homebuilders: | Newcastle Homes |
| Location: | Frisco, TX—Minutes away from the Dallas North Tollway |
| Price: | $430s – $580s |
| Description: | Luxury designer 2-story, 4 and 5-bedroom homes located in an upscale community that is close to fine dining, upscale shopping, and all that both Frisco and Dallas have to offer. Â
  |
| Amenities: | Frisco Golf Club, Stonebriar Center, Frisco Entertainment and Sports Complex. |
| Contact: | Request Tour |
Ridgeview Villas
| Homebuilders: | Ryland Homes |
| Location: | Pillar Dr., east of Coit Rd.—Plano,TX |
| Price: | $200s |
| Description: | Spacious 2-story courtyard homes surrounded by lush green landscaping. Open floor plans that feature formal dining rooms, ample living space, and a bright, comfortable design. Â
  |
| Amenities: | Close to fine dining and upscale shopping. |
| Contact: | Request Tour |
DFW New Home Builders
Congrats Keith!!!
