Is Central Tamarac safe?
Tamarac, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Central Tamarac as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Central Tamarac
“Go. Central Tamarac is a safe, predominantly residential suburban area featuring quiet neighborhoods, retiree communities, and convenient strip plazas. Violent crime is uncommon, though standard suburban awareness regarding locking parked vehicles in commercial lots is advisable.”
About the area
Central Tamarac is a quintessential central Broward County suburban community filled with single-family subdivisions, condominium clusters, and scenic drainage canals. It offers visitors a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere centered around parks and diverse casual dining.
- Suburban
- Quiet / Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Central Tamarac
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There is no municipal bike-share system, but cycling is manageable along low-speed residential streets and designated multi-use paths in city parks.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are well below state and national metropolitan averages
- High residential stability and homeownership rates across established subdivisions
- Well-maintained city parks, community centers, and athletic amenities
Cons
- Car break-ins and retail larceny occur occasionally around major commercial strips
- High-speed multilane arterials create hazardous conditions for pedestrians
- Suburban auto-dependency with virtually no walkable downtown hub
Homelessness: Homelessness is not a major visible presence, with occasional panhandling occurring near high-traffic commercial intersections such as University Drive.
What Central Tamarac is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant, with retirees and residents walking dogs and exercising throughout subdivision streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy traffic along main commercial avenues, but interior residential blocks remain calm and very safe.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and low-key as retail centers wind down, remaining safe for dining out or visiting local parks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Streets and plazas are generally deserted, feeling safe overall with minimal activity outside of quiet residential roads.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) provides bus service through the area, primarily via Route 2 along University Drive and Route 55 along Commercial Boulevard; there is no direct passenger rail service in Tamarac.
Parking is plentiful, free, and readily available across ample surface parking lots in commercial shopping centers and residential guest areas.
Things to do in Central Tamarac
- Walk the recreation trails and enjoy athletic facilities at the Tamarac Sports Complex
- Relax near the water and splash pad at Caporella Park
- Sample diverse Caribbean, Latin, and American cuisine along the University Drive corridor
Local favorites
- Tamarac Diner · Diner · 4.4★ (1450)Classic retro-style diner serving hearty breakfast staples, burgers, and comfort food favorites.
- Dona Raquel Authentic Mexican Restaurant · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (1680)Traditional homestyle Mexican dishes and tacos in a vibrant, family-run setting.
- Pizza Time Caffe · Italian Restaurant · 4.6★ (1150)Neighborhood Italian staple known for generous portions of pasta, NY-style pizza, and garlic rolls.
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.