Is Browardale safe?
Lauderhill, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Browardale as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on Browardale
“Go with care. Browardale is primarily an older residential and light commercial suburban pocket that experiences above-average property and violent crime rates relative to national benchmarks. While daytime visits for local retail and Caribbean dining along State Road 7 are generally manageable, visitors should stay alert and avoid walking through isolated residential streets or strip mall parking lots after dark.”
Local law enforcement in Lauderhill has maintained heightened patrols along the SR 7 and Broward Boulevard corridors following occasional incidents of property theft and localized gun violence in recent years.
About the area
Browardale is a long-established, modest neighborhood in southern Lauderhill, nestled just north of West Broward Boulevard and west of State Road 7. It consists predominantly of mid-century single-family ranch homes, low-rise apartment complexes, and active strip malls serving the local Caribbean-American community. The area is largely vehicle-oriented, with community life centered around neighborhood churches, parks, and diverse commercial corridors.
- Car-Dependent
- Suburban / Residential
- Caribbean Influenced
- Working-Class
Walking and biking in Browardale
Walk score: 54/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There is no public bike-share system in Browardale, and cycling is mostly confined to residential side streets due to fast-moving traffic and minimal dedicated bike lanes along major thoroughfares.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Rich array of authentic Caribbean, Jamaican, and Haitian dining spots along adjacent thoroughfares
- Close highway connectivity with rapid access to I-95, Florida's Turnpike, and downtown Fort Lauderdale
- Active daytime neighborhood life centered around community centers and local churches
- Affordable local retail and service shops compared to eastern Broward County
Cons
- Above-average violent and property crime rates compared to Florida state medians
- Elevated local poverty rates and lower median household incomes relative to broader Broward County
- Occasional nighttime vehicle break-ins, package theft, and loitering in unlit commercial plazas
- Pedestrian infrastructure along main arterial roads can feel exposed and high-speed
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is moderately present along the major transit corridors of State Road 7 and West Broward Boulevard, particularly near bus stops and commercial plazas, though formal encampments within residential interior streets are rare.
What Browardale is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Mornings are calm and functional as residents commute and local businesses open, feeling generally safe for routine errands.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Afternoons bring steady commercial traffic along the main avenues, with high visibility and typical suburban activity.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Evenings quiet down quickly in residential blocks; standard precautions are advised around retail parking lots.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Late night safety drops significantly due to limited foot traffic and elevated risks of opportunistic crime; walking alone is not recommended.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) provides bus services along primary corridors, including Route 18 on SR 7 and Route 22 on Broward Boulevard. The nearest commuter rail option is the Fort Lauderdale Tri-Rail/Brightline station located roughly 3.5 miles east, requiring a bus connection or rideshare.
Parking is straightforward and generally free throughout the area, with ample surface spaces in commercial plazas and standard residential driveway parking.
Things to do in Browardale
- Explore authentic West Indian grocers and bakeries along the State Road 7 corridor
- Enjoy outdoor recreational facilities and sports courts at nearby St. George Park
- Sample traditional Jamaican jerk and oxtail at local long-standing eateries
Local favorites
- Dutch Pot Jamaican Restaurant · Caribbean Restaurant · 4.1★ (1850)A popular South Florida staple serving hearty portions of jerk chicken, oxtail, and classic Jamaican sides.
- Silver Pond Restaurant · Chinese Restaurant · 4.2★ (920)A nearby regional favorite known for traditional Cantonese cuisine and authentic dim sum dishes.
- Joy's Roti Delight · Trinidadian Restaurant · 4.4★ (1100)A casual local landmark specializing in flavorful Trinidadian curries, doubles, and fresh warm roti.
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.
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