Cities / Miami Beach
Is Miami Beach, FL safe?
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 25 Miami Beach neighborhoods we score (average 81/100), 25 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.
Safest neighborhoods in Miami Beach
- 1Indian Creek· Miami BeachIndian Creek is a high-security, 300-acre barrier island municipality in Biscayne Bay featuring roughly 40 waterfront estates and an ultra-private…99Go
- 2Venetian Islands· Miami BeachStretching across Biscayne Bay between Downtown Miami and South Beach, the Venetian Islands are a chain of six historic artificial islands linked by…94Go
- 3La Gorce· Miami BeachLa Gorce is a high-end residential neighborhood in mid-upper Miami Beach characterized by luxury waterfront estates, Mediterranean Revival…94Go
- 4East Biscayne Point· Miami BeachEast Biscayne Point is a tranquil, gated island neighborhood characterized by waterfront properties, lush tropical landscaping, and mid-century…90Go
- 5Normandy Shores· Miami BeachOccupying the northern half of Normandy Isles in Biscayne Bay, Normandy Shores is a guard-gated enclave famous for its 18-hole municipal golf course…90Go
All Miami Beach neighborhoods by safety score
Go — 13 areas
Comfortable to walk around, day or evening.
- Indian Creek· Miami BeachIndian Creek is a high-security, 300-acre barrier island municipality in Biscayne Bay featuring roughly 40 waterfront estates and an ultra-private…99Go
- Venetian Islands· Miami BeachStretching across Biscayne Bay between Downtown Miami and South Beach, the Venetian Islands are a chain of six historic artificial islands linked by…94Go
- La Gorce· Miami BeachLa Gorce is a high-end residential neighborhood in mid-upper Miami Beach characterized by luxury waterfront estates, Mediterranean Revival…94Go
- East Biscayne Point· Miami BeachEast Biscayne Point is a tranquil, gated island neighborhood characterized by waterfront properties, lush tropical landscaping, and mid-century…90Go
- Normandy Shores· Miami BeachOccupying the northern half of Normandy Isles in Biscayne Bay, Normandy Shores is a guard-gated enclave famous for its 18-hole municipal golf course…90Go
- Biscayne Point· Miami BeachBiscayne Point is a serene, mid-century residential neighborhood comprising three peninsulas extending into Biscayne Bay. Guarded by security…90Go
- Nautilus· Miami BeachNautilus is an affluent, largely residential enclave in Mid-Beach defined by tree-lined streets, canal-front estates, and the Mount Sinai Medical…89Go
- Bayshore· Miami BeachBayshore is a leafy, affluent neighborhood in Mid-Miami Beach centered around the Miami Beach Golf Club and historic residential streets. It offers a…88Go
- South of Fifth· Miami BeachSouth of Fifth (SoFi) is an exclusive neighborhood at the southernmost tip of Miami Beach, framed by the Atlantic Ocean, Government Cut, and Biscayne…86Go
- Northeast Mid-Beach· Miami BeachNortheast Mid-Beach encompasses the northern section of Miami Beach's Mid-Beach corridor along Collins Avenue and Indian Creek, often characterized…86Go
- Atlantic Heights· Miami BeachLocated at the northern edge of Miami Beach, Atlantic Heights is a relaxed residential neighborhood renowned for its preserved MiMo and Art Deco…83Go
- Mid-Beach· Miami BeachMid-Beach bridges South Beach and North Beach along Collins Avenue, featuring luxury landmark hotels, high-end residential towers, and scenic…82Go
- North Beach· Miami BeachNorth Beach is a laid-back, culturally diverse beachfront community known for its mid-century MiMo architecture, wide sandy shores, and vibrant…80Go
Go, stay aware — 12 areas
Fine with normal city awareness.
- Southeast Normandy Isles· Miami BeachSituated just west of North Beach across the canal, Southeast Normandy Isles is known for its historic Miami Modernist (MiMo) architecture…79Go, stay aware
- Northeast Miami Beach· Miami BeachStretching along the northern end of Miami Beach, this neighborhood combines wide uncrowded beaches, the iconic Miami Beach Bandshell, and authentic…78Go, stay aware
- North City Center Miami Beach· Miami BeachOccupying the northern half of Miami Beach's central core around Collins Park and the Convention Center, this neighborhood blends luxury oceanfront…78Go, stay aware
- Normandy Isles· Miami BeachSituated in Biscayne Bay between North Beach and the mainland, Normandy Isles is a vibrant residential community characterized by classic Miami…78Go, stay aware
- City Center Miami Beach· Miami BeachCity Center comprises the Lincoln Road pedestrian corridor, the Miami Beach Convention Center, and major cultural anchors like the New World Center…75Go, stay aware
- Española Way· Miami BeachEspañola Way is a vibrant, pedestrian-only street in Miami Beach modeled after a historic Spanish Mediterranean village with pink stucco facades and…74Go, stay aware
- South Española Way· Miami BeachEspañola Way is a picturesque, pedestrian-only historic corridor in South Beach built in the 1920s to resemble a Mediterranean Spanish village with…74Go, stay aware
- East Flamingo Park· Miami BeachEast Flamingo Park is a vibrant, densely populated residential neighborhood in South Beach featuring historic Art Deco apartment buildings, lush…73Go, stay aware
- North Española Way· Miami BeachNorth Española Way is a charming, pedestrian-friendly enclave in South Beach known for its 1920s Mediterranean Revival architecture, outdoor dining…70Go, stay aware
- Flamingo Park· Miami BeachFlamingo Park is a historic residential neighborhood nestled within South Beach, renowned for its classic 1930s Art Deco apartment buildings, lush…70Go, stay aware
- South Beach· Miami BeachSouth Beach is Miami Beach's globally famous oceanfront district, celebrated for its historic Art Deco architecture, wide white-sand beaches, and…68Go, stay aware
- South Miami Beach· Miami BeachSouth Miami Beach, encompassing vibrant South Beach and the affluent South of Fifth enclave, is Miami Beach's premier tourist and cultural hub. It…68Go, stay aware
Miami Beach safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Miami Beach?
Indian Creek scores highest at 99/100, followed by Venetian Islands (94) and La Gorce (94).
Is Miami Beach safe to walk at night?
In the 13 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.
Which Miami Beach areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Miami Beach 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.