I've owned a condo directly across from Baldwin Park for almost eight years (an older landmark property that was gutted and renovated in 1999). We're definitely in the middle of a city, so there have been occasional incidents of property theft. There are also some homeless people and other non-residents who go to the park or transit through the area. All that being said, my wife and I enjoyed the park almost daily, traveled on foot and by bike regularly, and walked our dog in the immediate neighborhood at all hours of the day and night. I never felt threatened, though of course we exercised common sense vigilance. The park itself is well maintained and heavily used by residents, families with kids, dog walkers and others. The neighborhood has noticeably filled out and improved since I moved in, with a generally better grade of construction quality in more recent years (if still a bit cookie cutter in appearance). Dining and entertainment options are a little bit more of a walk, but a short bike or car ride away. We recently moved out of the area for reasons unrelated to the neighborhood, but we loved our time there. We still own the condo and will likely move back in when our situation brings us back to Houston.