Cities / Miami
Is Miami, FL safe?
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 118 Miami neighborhoods we score (average 69/100), 71 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness and 47 call for more care, especially after dark. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.
Safest neighborhoods in Miami
- 1Biscayne Island· MiamiBiscayne Island is the westernmost island in Miami's historic Venetian Islands chain, known for upscale waterfront condominiums and quiet residential…93Go
- 2Brickell Key· MiamiBrickell Key is an exclusive 44-acre island community located just east of Miami's bustling Brickell financial district. Ringed by a scenic, fully…93Go
- 3South Coconut Grove· MiamiSouth Coconut Grove is a peaceful, heavily forested coastal neighborhood renowned for its historic architecture, gated hamlets, and tropical hammock…92Go
- 4Belle Meade· MiamiBelle Meade is a historic, leafy residential neighborhood nestled between the Little River and Biscayne Bay, featuring a mix of mid-century modern…90Go
- 5PortMiami· MiamiSituated on Dodge Island connected to Downtown Miami via the Port Boulevard bridge and PortMiami Tunnel, PortMiami is dedicated almost entirely to…90Go
All Miami neighborhoods by safety score
Go — 30 areas
Comfortable to walk around, day or evening.
- Biscayne Island· MiamiBiscayne Island is the westernmost island in Miami's historic Venetian Islands chain, known for upscale waterfront condominiums and quiet residential…93Go
- Brickell Key· MiamiBrickell Key is an exclusive 44-acre island community located just east of Miami's bustling Brickell financial district. Ringed by a scenic, fully…93Go
- South Coconut Grove· MiamiSouth Coconut Grove is a peaceful, heavily forested coastal neighborhood renowned for its historic architecture, gated hamlets, and tropical hammock…92Go
- Belle Meade· MiamiBelle Meade is a historic, leafy residential neighborhood nestled between the Little River and Biscayne Bay, featuring a mix of mid-century modern…90Go
- PortMiami· MiamiSituated on Dodge Island connected to Downtown Miami via the Port Boulevard bridge and PortMiami Tunnel, PortMiami is dedicated almost entirely to…90Go
- Coconut Grove Center· MiamiCoconut Grove Center, anchored by CocoWalk and lush, banyan-shaded corridors like Commodore Plaza, serves as the historic and commercial heart of…88Go
- Central Brickell· MiamiCentral Brickell serves as Miami's primary international financial district, defined by gleaming skyscrapers, high-end shopping, and upscale dining…87Go
- Brickell Hammock· MiamiBrickell Hammock is a tranquil, tree-lined residential neighborhood characterized by historic single-family homes, low-rise luxury condominiums, and…87Go
- Brickell Village· MiamiBrickell Village, centered around the bustling Mary Brickell Village retail and dining hub, is the heart of Miami's high-rise financial district. The…86Go
- Coral Gate· MiamiCoral Gate is an established, predominantly residential enclave situated between Little Havana and Coral Gables, bordered by Calle Ocho (SW 8th St)…86Go
- Morningside· MiamiMorningside is an affluent, historic bayside community located in Miami's Upper Eastside, renowned for its 1920s and 1930s Mediterranean Revival and…86Go
- The Roads· MiamiDesigned in the 1920s with an iconic diagonal street grid and wide, forested parkways, The Roads is an affluent enclave situated just southwest of…86Go
- Brickell· MiamiKnown as the financial capital of South Florida, Brickell is a dense, high-rise district filled with upscale condominiums, corporate towers, and…85Go
- South Bird Grove East· MiamiSouth Bird Grove East is a leafy, residential Miami enclave characterized by single-family homes, lush tropical foliage, and proximity to both…84Go
- Bird Grove West· MiamiBird Grove West is an established, lushly canopied residential neighborhood nestled between Coconut Grove, Silver Bluff, and Coral Gables. Defined by…84Go
- Central Shenandoah South· MiamiSituated just north of historic Coral Way, Central Shenandoah South is known for its 1920s Mediterranean Revival architecture, lush canopy of mature…83Go
- Edgewater· MiamiEdgewater is a dense, rapidly modernizing waterfront district filled with sleek luxury high-rises, bayside walkways, and trendy cafes. Located…83Go
- Bird Grove East· MiamiBird Grove East is a quiet, tree-lined residential community situated just north of South Dixie Highway and Coconut Grove. Characterized by…83Go
- Shenandoah South· MiamiShenandoah South offers a quiet, community-oriented residential retreat characterized by 1920s Mediterranean Revival architecture and lush banyan…82Go
- Northeast Edgewater· MiamiNortheast Edgewater is a modern residential enclave packed with luxury high-rises along the edge of Biscayne Bay. It offers scenic bayfront views…82Go
- Silver Bluff· MiamiSilver Bluff is a historic, tree-canopied neighborhood situated between Little Havana, Coral Gables, and Coconut Grove. Characterized by 1920s…82Go
- Central Shenandoah North· MiamiCentral Shenandoah North is a leafy, residential enclave in Miami defined by historic 1920s bungalows, Mediterranean Revival architecture, and lush…82Go
- East Shenandoah South· MiamiEast Shenandoah South is an established, historic residential neighborhood characterized by Mediterranean revival homes, lush tree canopies, and a…82Go
- East Edgewater· MiamiEast Edgewater is a dense, high-rise residential enclave nestled along Biscayne Bay directly north of Downtown Miami. It is defined by luxury…82Go
- Parkdale North· MiamiParkdale North is an established suburban neighborhood characterized by single-family ranch-style homes, lush landscaping, and modest neighborhood…81Go
- East Silver Bluff· MiamiEast Silver Bluff is an attractive, established neighborhood in Miami characterized by tree-lined streets, historic 1920s bungalows, and mid-century…81Go
- West Brickell· MiamiWest Brickell sits just west of the Metrorail tracks and SW 1st Avenue, blending tree-lined residential streets, mid-rise condos, and historic homes…80Go
- Shenandoah North· MiamiSituated just south of Little Havana's vibrant Calle Ocho corridor, Shenandoah North is defined by historic 1920s Mediterranean Revival homes and…80Go
- Southwest Douglas Park· MiamiSouthwest Douglas Park is an established residential neighborhood in Miami characterized by single-family homes, modest apartment buildings, and…80Go
- Southeast Auburndale· MiamiSoutheast Auburndale is an established residential enclave nestled between Little Havana and Coral Gables, characterized by mid-century single-family…80Go
Go, stay aware — 41 areas
Fine with normal city awareness.
- Little Managua· MiamiKnown as the heart of Miami's Nicaraguan community, Little Managua offers authentic Central American dining, fritangas, and panaderias along West…78Go, stay aware
- North Edgewater· MiamiNorth Edgewater is a modern, high-rise enclave along Biscayne Bay populated predominantly by young professionals and condo dwellers. It serves as a…78Go, stay aware
- West Shenandoah North· MiamiWest Shenandoah North features quiet, tree-lined residential streets characterized by 1920s and 1930s Mediterranean Revival and bungalow…77Go, stay aware
- Flagami· MiamiLocated just south of Miami International Airport, Flagami is an everyday Miami neighborhood known for mid-century single-family homes and dense…76Go, stay aware
- West Flagami· MiamiWest Flagami is a vibrant, culturally rich neighborhood located just south of Miami International Airport and west of Little Havana. Characterized by…76Go, stay aware
- Southwest Flagami· MiamiSouthwest Flagami is a bustling, predominantly Hispanic neighborhood situated between West Flagler Street and Tamiami Trail (SW 8th Street). The area…76Go, stay aware
- South Auburndale· MiamiSouth Auburndale is a residential pocket in Miami's Coral Way corridor featuring classic mid-century homes, duplexes, and shaded streets. It offers…76Go, stay aware
- Douglas Park· MiamiDouglas Park is a low-key, culturally vibrant neighborhood characterized by single-family Florida ranch homes, leafy streets, and community…76Go, stay aware
- South Flagami· MiamiSituated between Miami International Airport and West Miami, South Flagami is an energetic, predominantly Hispanic neighborhood featuring…76Go, stay aware
- Northwest Flagami· MiamiNorthwest Flagami is a quiet, Hispanic-majority neighborhood situated immediately south of the Blue Lagoon office parks and Miami International…76Go, stay aware
- Shorecrest· MiamiShorecrest is a relaxed, tree-shaded neighborhood situated along Biscayne Bay and Little River canals in Upper Eastside Miami. It features a blend of…75Go, stay aware
- Southwest Edgewater· MiamiSouthwest Edgewater is a high-density, transitional neighborhood transitioning from historic low-rise residential and commercial strips into luxury…75Go, stay aware
- Northwest Auburndale· MiamiNorthwest Auburndale is an established residential neighborhood situated between Flagler Street and the Blue Lagoon/airport commercial corridor. It…75Go, stay aware
- West Le Jeune Gardens· MiamiWest Le Jeune Gardens is a compact neighborhood situated between airport-adjacent commercial corridors and the broader Flagami district. It primarily…75Go, stay aware
- Northeast Flagami· MiamiNortheast Flagami offers a low-key, authentic Miami experience characterized by single-family ranch homes, multi-family apartments, and strip malls…75Go, stay aware
- Central Flagami· MiamiCentral Flagami is an authentic, predominantly Hispanic enclave situated between Little Havana, West Miami, and Miami International Airport. It…75Go, stay aware
- East Flagami· MiamiEast Flagami is an energetic, culturally rich Miami neighborhood situated just south of Miami International Airport and north of Coral Gables…74Go, stay aware
- North Douglas Park· MiamiNorth Douglas Park sits just north of Coral Gables and west of Little Havana, characterized by modest single-family homes, low-rise apartments, and…74Go, stay aware
- Northeast Douglas Park· MiamiNortheast Douglas Park is an established, predominantly Hispanic residential neighborhood characterized by mid-century single-family homes…74Go, stay aware
- Auburndale· MiamiAuburndale is a traditional Miami neighborhood characterized by mid-century single-family bungalows, quiet tree-lined residential streets, and…74Go, stay aware
- Southeast Flagami· MiamiSoutheast Flagami is a bustling, culturally rich neighborhood located just north of West Flagler Street and south of the Tamiami Canal, abutting…74Go, stay aware
- Southwest Flora Park· MiamiSouthwest Flora Park is a compact residential neighborhood in Miami featuring mid-century single-family homes, duplexes, and quiet streets. Situated…74Go, stay aware
- Downtown Miami Bayfront· MiamiDowntown Miami Bayfront centers around Bayfront Park, Bayside Marketplace, and the Biscayne Boulevard corridor overlooking Biscayne Bay. It serves as…74Go, stay aware
- Le Jeune Gardens· MiamiSituated just north of Coral Gables and west of Little Havana, Le Jeune Gardens is characterized by mid-century single-family houses, small apartment…74Go, stay aware
- West Coconut Grove· MiamiWest Coconut Grove is a historic enclave founded by Bahamian immigrants in the late 19th century, characterized by leafy streets, historic shotgun…74Go, stay aware
- East Douglas Park· MiamiSituated just north of Coral Gables and adjacent to the bustling corridors of Calle Ocho and SW 37th Avenue, East Douglas Park is an established…74Go, stay aware
- North Flagami· MiamiNorth Flagami is an energetic, predominantly Hispanic neighborhood filled with mid-century single-family homes, modest apartment buildings, and…73Go, stay aware
- La Pastorita· MiamiLa Pastorita is a compact, culturally rich neighborhood situated between West Flagler and the Tamiami Canal, marked by modest single-family homes…73Go, stay aware
- Flora Park· MiamiFlora Park is a compact residential neighborhood situated just south of Grapeland Heights and east of Miami International Airport. The area is…72Go, stay aware
- West Grapeland Heights· MiamiWest Grapeland Heights is a predominantly Hispanic, working-class neighborhood bordering the Miami River, Tamiami Canal, and the Dolphin Expressway…71Go, stay aware
- Downtown Miami· MiamiDowntown Miami serves as the dense commercial and financial core of South Florida, characterized by towering residential high-rises along Biscayne…71Go, stay aware
- Miami Avenue· MiamiMiami Avenue serves as the central dividing spine of the city, transitioning from the gleaming high-rises and luxury dining of Brickell to the…71Go, stay aware
- West Grapeland Heights Central· MiamiWest Grapeland Heights Central is a predominantly Hispanic, family-oriented neighborhood of mid-century single-family homes and small apartment…70Go, stay aware
- South Grapeland Heights· MiamiSouth Grapeland Heights is an unpretentious, predominantly Hispanic community situated just south of the Dolphin Expressway and east of Miami…70Go, stay aware
- North Grapeland Heights Central· MiamiNorth Grapeland Heights Central is a dense, predominantly Hispanic residential pocket situated just east of Miami International Airport and south of…69Go, stay aware
- North Grapeland Heights· MiamiBordering the Miami River and major transit arteries near MIA, North Grapeland Heights features modest mid-century single-family homes, low-rise…67Go, stay aware
- West Melrose· MiamiWest Melrose is an urban residential pocket in central Miami situated just southeast of Miami International Airport. It features modest mid-century…66Go, stay aware
- Little Havana Calle Ocho· MiamiLittle Havana's Calle Ocho (SW 8th Street) serves as the world-famous cultural epicenter of Miami's Cuban-American community, renowned for historic…65Go, stay aware
- Central Little Havana Calle Ocho· MiamiCentral Little Havana, centered around SW 8th Street (Calle Ocho), is the historic core of Miami's Cuban-American community. The district is packed…65Go, stay aware
- Wynwood· MiamiWynwood is Miami's creative epicenter, globally recognized for its vibrant street murals, converted warehouse galleries, craft breweries, and upscale…65Go, stay aware
- Park West· MiamiPark West is a high-density, rapidly transforming neighborhood in Downtown Miami characterized by soaring residential towers, the sprawling Miami…65Go, stay aware
Caution — 41 areas
Go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
- Central Downtown Miami· MiamiCentral Downtown Miami serves as the historic and financial core of the city, characterized by soaring residential towers, historic architecture, and…64Caution
- Oakland Grove· MiamiOakland Grove is a laid-back, mid-century residential neighborhood in Upper Miami characterized by modest single-family homes, duplexes, and mature…64Caution
- Health District· MiamiThe Health District, also known as the Civic Center, serves as Miami's core medical, biotech, and judicial enclave anchored by Jackson Memorial…64Caution
- Buena Vista West· MiamiBuena Vista West is a historic, evolving residential neighborhood situated between I-95 and the luxury corridors of the Miami Design District and…64Caution
- South Sewell Park· MiamiSouth Sewell Park is a dense, working-class residential pocket in central Miami situated south of Sewell Park and the Miami River, bordering the…64Caution
- Downtown Miami Government Center· MiamiGovernment Center serves as the administrative and mass-transit core of Miami-Dade County, housing civic headquarters, cultural venues, and the…63Caution
- South Sewell Park West· MiamiSouth Sewell Park West is a modest, working-class pocket bordering the Miami River, known for its lush, canopy-shaded green space at Sewell Park. It…62Caution
- Citrus Grove· MiamiCitrus Grove is a dense, culturally rich pocket in central Miami situated between the Health District and Little Havana. The area is characterized by…62Caution
- North Sewell Park· MiamiNorth Sewell Park is a compact, residential neighborhood in urban Miami situated directly north of the historic Sewell Park and the Miami River. It…62Caution
- West Health District· MiamiWest Health District is an institutional hub centered around major medical centers, biotech facilities, and civic offices bordering Allapattah. It…62Caution
- East Little Havana South· MiamiEast Little Havana South is a densely populated, historic enclave directly south of the famed Calle Ocho corridor, bordering the modern high-rises of…62Caution
- North Citrus Grove· MiamiNorth Citrus Grove is a dense, working-class neighborhood located directly north of Little Havana and just south of the Miami River. It is…61Caution
- Old San Juan· MiamiOld San Juan is a compact, culturally rich enclave situated between Allapattah and Wynwood in Miami with strong Puerto Rican and Caribbean heritage…61Caution
- Southeast Citrus Grove· MiamiSoutheast Citrus Grove is a dense, working-class neighborhood characterized by modest apartment buildings, single-family homes, and local Latin…61Caution
- Curtis Park· MiamiLocated immediately west of the Health District along the Miami River, Curtis Park is defined by modest mid-century single-family homes, low-rise…61Caution
- East Little Havana Southeast· MiamiEast Little Havana Southeast sits just west of Interstate 95 and Brickell, characterized by dense residential apartment blocks, historic bungalows…60Caution
- East Citrus Grove· MiamiEast Citrus Grove is a densely populated residential and commercial neighborhood situated just north of Little Havana along the Miami River corridor…60Caution
- North Downtown Miami· MiamiNorth Downtown Miami is a rapidly transforming high-density district marked by luxury high-rises, the Miami Worldcenter complex, and a major 24-hour…60Caution
- East Little Havana West· MiamiEast Little Havana West is the vibrant, culturally rich heart of Miami's historic Cuban-American community centered around Calle Ocho. It features…60Caution
- East Little Havana Central· MiamiEast Little Havana Central is a bustling, high-density neighborhood characterized by colorful Art Deco apartment buildings, authentic Cuban…60Caution
- East Little Havana East· MiamiEast Little Havana is a historic, densely populated Hispanic cultural hub immediately west of Downtown Miami and Brickell. It features a mix of older…60Caution
- East Little Havana· MiamiEast Little Havana is a historic, densely populated Latino cultural enclave situated just west of Brickell and Downtown Miami. It is renowned for…60Caution
- Northeast Citrus Grove· MiamiNortheast Citrus Grove is a bustling, high-density residential and commercial neighborhood located just north of Little Havana's core and south of…60Caution
- Orange Bowl· MiamiOccupying the historic site of the Miami Orange Bowl, this dense Little Havana enclave centers around loanDepot park, home of the Miami Marlins. It…60Caution
- West Allapattah· MiamiWest Allapattah is a bustling, primarily residential and light-industrial district situated just west of the Health District and east of Miami…59Caution
- East Little Havana North· MiamiEast Little Havana North is a dense, culturally rich Latin-American enclave characterized by mid-century apartment complexes, historic residential…58Caution
- West Curtis Park· MiamiWest Curtis Park is a compact, culturally diverse residential and light-commercial neighborhood bordering the Miami River and the Health District…57Caution
- Northwest Citrus Grove· MiamiNorthwest Citrus Grove is a dense, working-class residential neighborhood situated just north of Little Havana and south of the Health District. The…54Caution
- Lummus Park· MiamiSituated along the north bank of the Miami River just west of Downtown Miami, Lummus Park is one of the city's oldest public parks and historic…54Caution
- Little River Central· MiamiLittle River Central is a historic neighborhood just north of Little Haiti and south of El Portal that is rapidly transforming into an arts, dining…54Caution
- East Melrose· MiamiEast Melrose is a predominantly Hispanic, lower-to-middle income enclave in west-central Miami characterized by modest single-family homes, auto…54Caution
- Little Haiti Edison· MiamiLittle Haiti / Edison is a historic cultural enclave in north-central Miami known for its colorful Caribbean architecture, music, and art spaces…54Caution
- Melrose· MiamiMelrose is a gritty, predominantly residential and light-commercial community located in central Miami-Dade County adjacent to Allapattah and…54Caution
- Santa Clara· MiamiSanta Clara is an urban, working-class neighborhood in Miami located just north of the Civic Center / Health District and bordering Allapattah. It is…53Caution
- Allapattah· MiamiAllapattah is a historic, working-class Miami neighborhood known as 'Little Santo Domingo' for its Dominican culture, now coexisting with an…52Caution
- Northwestern Estates· MiamiNorthwestern Estates is a modest residential enclave situated in the broader West Little River and Liberty City area of north Miami-Dade. The…52Caution
- Little Haiti· MiamiLittle Haiti is a culturally rich neighborhood in North Miami known for its Haitian heritage, vibrant murals, authentic cuisine, and expanding art…52Caution
- South Little Haiti· MiamiSouth Little Haiti serves as a transitional cultural district sitting directly north of Buena Vista and the Miami Design District. The area features…52Caution
- Central Santa Clara· MiamiCentral Santa Clara is a compact neighborhood tucked between Allapattah and the Miami Health District, centered around the Santa Clara Metrorail…52Caution
- Central Little Haiti· MiamiCentral Little Haiti is the vibrant cultural epicenter of Miami's Haitian diaspora, filled with colorful Caribbean architecture, music venues, and…51Caution
- Southeast Overtown· MiamiSoutheast Overtown serves as a historic cultural hub for Miami's Black community, situated directly adjacent to Downtown Miami and the Miami…48Caution
No-go after dark — 6 areas
Not recommended for casual walking around.
- Northeast Overtown· MiamiNortheast Overtown is a historic African American cultural hub situated immediately north of Downtown Miami and west of the Arts & Entertainment…44No-go after dark
- North Liberty City Hadley Park· MiamiNorth Liberty City and the Hadley Park area form a historically significant, working-class neighborhood in northwestern Miami. Known for its strong…44No-go after dark
- Overtown· MiamiLocated just northwest of Downtown Miami, Overtown is one of the city's oldest historically Black neighborhoods, once known as the 'Harlem of the…42No-go after dark
- Liberty City Orchard Villa· MiamiOrchard Villa is a historic residential pocket within broader Liberty City, characterized by modest mid-century single-family homes, community parks…40No-go after dark
- Liberty City Liberty Square· MiamiLiberty Square is a historically significant neighborhood in northwest Miami, known as one of the earliest public housing developments in the…40No-go after dark
- Liberty City Hadley Park· MiamiLiberty City's Hadley Park area is a deeply historic, predominantly African American residential neighborhood centered around Charles Hadley Park and…40No-go after dark
Miami safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Miami?
Biscayne Island scores highest at 93/100, followed by Brickell Key (93) and South Coconut Grove (92).
Is Miami safe to walk at night?
In the 30 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. In the 47 orange or red areas, stick to busy, lit streets or take a ride after dark.
Which Miami areas should visitors be careful in?
Our lowest-scoring areas are Liberty City Hadley Park (40), Liberty City Liberty Square (40), Liberty City Orchard Villa (40). Visit in daylight and stay on the main streets.
How does VibeLoco score Miami 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.