Is Biscayne safe?
Jacksonville, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Biscayne as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on Biscayne
“Go with care. Biscayne is an unremarkable, quiet residential neighborhood on Jacksonville's Northside that offers little in terms of traditional visitor attractions. While daylight residential navigation is generally safe, property crime along commercial corridors and sparse lighting at night require basic precautions.”
Local news coverage in the broader Dunn Avenue/Northside corridor periodically highlights property crime, vehicle thefts, and traffic safety concerns along major arterials.
About the area
Biscayne is a suburban community situated in North Jacksonville near Dunn Avenue and I-295, composed mainly of single-family mid-century and modern subdivisions. The neighborhood is largely residential, with commercial needs met along bordering arterial roads. It is primarily frequented by residents rather than tourists, though it offers convenient highway connectivity to Jacksonville International Airport.
- Suburban
- Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet
Walking and biking in Biscayne
Walk score: 24/100 · Bike score: 32/100
There are no municipal bike-share stations or dedicated protected bike trails in the neighborhood, making cycling practical only on quiet residential side streets.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Predominantly single-family residential character with minimal through-foot traffic
- Direct and convenient access to I-295 and Jacksonville International Airport
- Relatively stable homeownership base compared to denser urban Jacksonville tracts
Cons
- Higher rates of opportunistic vehicle break-ins and property crimes near commercial edges
- Sparse street lighting and lack of continuous sidewalks throughout interior subdivisions
- Very few dining, shopping, or cultural destinations within immediate walking distance
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is rare within the interior residential streets of Biscayne, though panhandling and unhoused individuals are occasionally seen around major bus stops and gas stations along Dunn Avenue.
What Biscayne is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Mornings are calm and quiet, with routine neighborhood commuter traffic heading toward major thoroughfares.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Afternoons are generally peaceful inside the subdivisions, while traffic builds along the Dunn Avenue commercial strip.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Evenings are quiet across residential blocks, though caution is recommended in commercial parking plazas after dark.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Late nights are isolated with minimal activity, and walking is discouraged due to limited lighting and potential vehicle break-ins.
Transit, parking and getting around
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) serves the perimeter via bus lines including Route 12 along Dunn Avenue; there is no passenger rail or BRT system in the immediate vicinity.
Parking is exceptionally straightforward with private driveways in residential areas and free, expansive surface parking lots at all commercial centers.
Things to do in Biscayne
- Visit nearby Ray Greene Park for casual outdoor recreation, basketball courts, and open green space
- Browse local shopping plazas and casual strip-mall eateries along Dunn Avenue
- Take a short drive to the Broward River and Thomas Creek waterways for fishing and nature viewing
Local favorites
- Country Cabin Restaurant · Southern Restaurant · 4.4★ (920)Down-home diner serving generous portions of classic Southern breakfast and comfort food favorites.
- Dick's Wings & Grill - Dunn Ave · Chicken Wings Restaurant · 4.2★ (760)Casual sports-themed chain outpost known for dozens of wing flavors, burgers, and cold draft beer.
- Tunis Seafood Wings & Subs · Seafood & Fast Food · 4.1★ (510)Straightforward counter-serve spot dishing out fried fish, shrimp, wings, and hearty gyro sandwiches.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.