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South West Little River

West Little River · Caution

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Street-level view — Mapillary

53out of 100

Caution

Overall safety score

“Go with care. South West Little River is an established, predominantly residential neighborhood in unincorporated Miami-Dade that deals with above-average rates of property crime and occasional violent incidents. Daytime visits for specific community spots or Caribbean dining are generally straightforward, but visitors should remain vigilant and avoid walking through unlit residential streets or commercial corridors alone after dark.”
— Gogo, on South West Little River

Walk score

62/100

Bike score

54/100

Recent local news: Miami-Dade Police regularly conduct targeted patrols along major arteries like NW 27th Avenue and NW 79th Street to curb street-level gun violence and retail theft.

About the area

Culturally RichCar-DependentDevelopingResidential Urban

South West Little River is a vibrant, culturally rich neighborhood in north-central Miami-Dade County characterized by modest single-family homes, local strip malls, and a heavy Caribbean and African-American cultural footprint. While convenient to major transit lines and central Miami, the area experiences economic headwinds and elevated crime rates compared to broader county averages.

Scores are safety-driven: recent crime levels and local news, plus Census data on income and poverty, housing, education and household make-up, and access to vehicles, internet and health coverage. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee. Neighborhood outlines come from official city and US Census boundary data.

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