Is Broward Gardens safe?
Davie, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Broward Gardens as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Broward Gardens
“Go with care. Broward Gardens is a predominantly quiet, working-class residential area in eastern Davie that is generally safe during the day. While violent crime against random visitors is rare, property crimes and vehicle burglaries occur at rates higher than western Davie, particularly along the busy arterial corridors like State Road 7.”
About the area
Broward Gardens is a modest suburban enclave in Davie characterized by single-family homes, manufactured housing communities, and nearby commercial plazas. It borders major transit and commerce corridors, giving visitors convenient access to South Florida highways and central Broward attractions.
- Suburban
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet Residential
- Working-Class
Walking and biking in Broward Gardens
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There is no municipal bike-share system in the neighborhood, and while interior neighborhood streets are navigable, major boundary roads lack dedicated bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Lower violent crime rates compared to adjacent eastern urban cores in Broward County
- Close proximity to major regional highways including Florida's Turnpike and I-595
- High household vehicle ownership ensuring easy access to surrounding suburban amenities
Cons
- Elevated property and vehicle theft rates along the perimeter commercial strips
- Lower median income and higher rental/multi-family density compared to western Davie
- Car-dependent layout with limited pedestrian infrastructure on surrounding major thoroughfares
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the residential neighborhood streets, but occasional individuals and panhandlers can be observed near busy intersections and shopping centers along State Road 7.
What Broward Gardens is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with local residents commuting and standard neighborhood traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Generally quiet on residential streets, though adjacent thoroughfares become busy with commercial traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm throughout interior streets, though extra awareness is recommended around poorly lit commercial parking lots.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic; it is safest to travel by car rather than walking along perimeter roads.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) provides bus service along nearby corridors such as Route 18 on US-441/SR 7 and Route 12 on Davie Boulevard; the nearest Tri-Rail commuter station is Fort Lauderdale Airport Station, roughly 10 minutes away by car.
Parking is straightforward and generally free, with ample surface parking in retail plazas and private driveways throughout the residential areas.
Things to do in Broward Gardens
- Explore local history and exhibits at the Old Davie School Historical Museum nearby
- Walk the shaded nature trails and boardwalks at Tree Tops Park
- Browse equestrian and western wear shops along Davie Road
Local favorites
- Flashback Diner · Diner · 4.3★ (3850)A retro 24-hour eatery serving hearty comfort food and classic American breakfasts.
- El Balcon de Las Americas · Colombian Restaurant · 4.4★ (1250)A popular, lively spot featuring authentic Colombian dishes, empanadas, and fresh juices.
- Vienna Wine Bar · European Restaurant · 4.6★ (820)An intimate, upscale restaurant offering continental dining and an extensive wine list.
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.