Cities / Hollywood
Is Hollywood, FL safe?
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 37 Hollywood neighborhoods we score (average 73/100), 31 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness and 6 call for more care, especially after dark. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.
Safest neighborhoods in Hollywood
- 1Hollywood Lakes· HollywoodHollywood Lakes is a picturesque residential neighborhood centered around two large artificial bodies of water, North Lake and South Lake, dating…88Go
- 2Emerald Hills· HollywoodEmerald Hills is an upscale, well-established neighborhood known for its scenic tree canopy, quiet cul-de-sacs, and active community presence. Built…87Go
- 3South Beverly Beach· HollywoodSituated along South Ocean Drive between the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean, South Beverly Beach offers a quieter alternative to the…86Go
- 4Hillcrest· HollywoodHillcrest is a revitalized residential district centered around converted former golf course grounds into contemporary parks, townhomes, and condo…86Go
- 5North Hollywood Lakes· HollywoodNorth Hollywood Lakes is an established, affluent residential community encircling the tidal waters of North Lake, situated just west of the…86Go
All Hollywood neighborhoods by safety score
Go — 13 areas
Comfortable to walk around, day or evening.
- Hollywood Lakes· HollywoodHollywood Lakes is a picturesque residential neighborhood centered around two large artificial bodies of water, North Lake and South Lake, dating…88Go
- Emerald Hills· HollywoodEmerald Hills is an upscale, well-established neighborhood known for its scenic tree canopy, quiet cul-de-sacs, and active community presence. Built…87Go
- South Beverly Beach· HollywoodSituated along South Ocean Drive between the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean, South Beverly Beach offers a quieter alternative to the…86Go
- Hillcrest· HollywoodHillcrest is a revitalized residential district centered around converted former golf course grounds into contemporary parks, townhomes, and condo…86Go
- North Hollywood Lakes· HollywoodNorth Hollywood Lakes is an established, affluent residential community encircling the tidal waters of North Lake, situated just west of the…86Go
- Hollywood Hills· HollywoodHollywood Hills is a quiet, tree-lined suburban neighborhood in central Hollywood, Florida, characterized by mid-century single-family homes, modest…83Go
- Port Everglades· HollywoodPort Everglades is one of the world's busiest cruise and cargo ports, situated across parts of Hollywood, Dania Beach, and Fort Lauderdale. The area…83Go
- Driftwood· HollywoodDriftwood is a predominantly residential, post-war mid-century neighborhood in Hollywood, Florida, defined by single-family ranch homes, cul-de-sacs…81Go
- Driftwood Acres· HollywoodDriftwood Acres is an established residential community in Hollywood, Florida, characterized by mid-century single-family homes, mature palms, and…80Go
- West Hillcrest· HollywoodWest Hillcrest is a peaceful residential district in western Hollywood, centered around the redeveloped former golf courses and residential park…80Go
- Beverly Beach· HollywoodBeverly Beach is an established, low-key residential community situated just west of West Lake Park and the Intracoastal Waterway in Hollywood…80Go
- Driftwood Estates· HollywoodDriftwood Estates is an established, mid-century residential neighborhood in western Hollywood centered around parks, athletic fields, and local…80Go
- East Driftwood· HollywoodEast Driftwood is an established mid-century residential enclave in western Hollywood characterized by single-family ranch homes, neighborhood parks…80Go
Go, stay aware — 18 areas
Fine with normal city awareness.
- South Driftwood Acres· HollywoodSouth Driftwood Acres is an established residential enclave located in west-central Hollywood, characterized by mid-century single-family homes…78Go, stay aware
- Boulevard Heights· HollywoodBoulevard Heights is an established residential community in western Hollywood, Florida, defined by mid-century single-family ranch homes and quiet…77Go, stay aware
- Southeast Boulevard Heights· HollywoodSoutheast Boulevard Heights is an established residential neighborhood in western Hollywood composed mostly of single-family mid-century ranch homes…75Go, stay aware
- Playland· HollywoodPlayland is a mid-century residential enclave located in western Hollywood, characterized by single-family ranch homes, canals, and modest local…74Go, stay aware
- Northwest Hillcrest· HollywoodNorthwest Hillcrest is a quiet suburban pocket in Hollywood, Florida, built largely around the redevelopment of former golf course grounds into…74Go, stay aware
- Fleetwood Manor· HollywoodFleetwood Manor is an established residential neighborhood in Hollywood, Florida, characterized by mid-century single-family homes, duplexes, and…73Go, stay aware
- Downtown Hollywood· HollywoodCentered around historic Hollywood Boulevard and the ArtsPark at Young Circle, Downtown Hollywood offers a walkable strip of global dining, street…73Go, stay aware
- Southwest Hollywood· HollywoodSouthwest Hollywood is a diverse, suburban sector of Broward County featuring mid-century single-family homes, strip plazas, and pocket parks. It…73Go, stay aware
- Northeast Driftwood Acres· HollywoodNortheast Driftwood Acres is a modest, mid-century residential neighborhood in western Hollywood, characterized by single-family ranch homes, winding…73Go, stay aware
- West Hollywood· HollywoodWest Hollywood is an expansive suburban sector in western Hollywood, Florida, defined by modest single-family subdivisions, garden apartments, and…71Go, stay aware
- South Sunshine Park· HollywoodSouth Sunshine Park is an established suburban community in southern Hollywood, Florida, defined by single-family ranch-style homes and small…71Go, stay aware
- Royal Poinciana· HollywoodRoyal Poinciana is an established, tree-canopied neighborhood in Hollywood, Florida, characterized by 1920s historic cottages, mid-century bungalows…71Go, stay aware
- Sunshine Park· HollywoodSunshine Park is an established residential neighborhood in central Hollywood, Florida, characterized by single-story mid-century homes and small…70Go, stay aware
- South Downtown Hollywood· HollywoodSouth Downtown Hollywood sits directly south of the vibrant Young Circle corridor, blending urban redevelopment with older working-class residential…69Go, stay aware
- Northeast Royal Poinciana· HollywoodNortheast Royal Poinciana sits immediately north of Downtown Hollywood, characterized by a mix of mid-century single-family homes, low-rise apartment…69Go, stay aware
- Northeast Downtown Hollywood· HollywoodNortheast Downtown Hollywood features a blend of historic mid-century residential streets, modern apartment buildings, and a bustling commercial core…68Go, stay aware
- South Royal Poinciana· HollywoodLocated in southern Hollywood just north of Pembroke Road, South Royal Poinciana consists mostly of modest single-family mid-century ranch homes and…67Go, stay aware
- North Central Hollywood· HollywoodNorth Central Hollywood is a diverse, mid-century residential and light commercial district located just north of Downtown Hollywood. It features a…65Go, stay aware
Caution — 6 areas
Go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
- Southeast Downtown Hollywood· HollywoodSoutheast Downtown Hollywood is an evolving urban district combining mid-century apartment buildings, newer residential towers, and active commercial…64Caution
- Washington Park· HollywoodWashington Park is a compact residential community located in western Hollywood, Florida, bordered by major commercial corridors like State Road 7…60Caution
- East Washington Park· HollywoodEast Washington Park is an established, working-class residential enclave in Hollywood, Florida, situated just west of the city's central core. The…58Caution
- North Liberia· HollywoodNorth Liberia is a long-standing residential enclave located in northern Hollywood, situated just west of Dixie Highway and south of Dania Beach. The…54Caution
- Liberia· HollywoodLiberia is Hollywood's oldest historically Black community, founded in the 1920s and dominated by modest single-family homes, local churches, and…53Caution
- East Liberia· HollywoodEast Liberia is an established residential neighborhood in northern Hollywood, bounded roughly by the Dixie Highway corridor and nearby railway…52Caution
Hollywood safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Hollywood?
Hollywood Lakes scores highest at 88/100, followed by Emerald Hills (87) and South Beverly Beach (86).
Is Hollywood safe to walk at night?
In the 13 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. In the 6 orange or red areas, stick to busy, lit streets or take a ride after dark.
Which Hollywood areas should visitors be careful in?
Our lowest-scoring areas are East Liberia (52), Liberia (53), North Liberia (54). Visit in daylight and stay on the main streets.
How does VibeLoco score Hollywood neighborhoods?
Each score blends recent reported crime and local news with Census data on income, poverty and housing, refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately.