Is Cooper City safe?
Cooper City, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Cooper City as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Cooper City
“Go. Cooper City is one of the safest, most tranquil residential communities in South Florida, offering pristine suburban neighborhoods and well-maintained public parks. Visitors will find virtually no safety concerns, provided standard precautions regarding personal belongings in vehicles are taken.”
About the area
Cooper City is an affluent, family-centric suburb located in southwestern Broward County known for its lush green spaces and top-rated school district. The area features master-planned subdivisions, neighborhood shopping plazas, and extensive recreational sports complexes.
- Suburban / Peaceful
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Green / Park-Rich
Walking and biking in Cooper City
Walk score: 34/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There are no municipal bike-share stations, but wide roadway shoulders and dedicated paths inside Brian Piccolo Sports Park offer decent recreational cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are among the lowest in Broward County and well below national averages.
- High economic stability with median household incomes exceeding $115,000 and poverty below 5%.
- Active law enforcement presence provided by the Broward County Sheriff's Office Cooper City district.
- Exceptionally well-maintained residential parks, sports facilities, and quiet cul-de-sacs.
Cons
- Extremely car-dependent layout requiring a vehicle to navigate between residential areas and amenities.
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as theft from unlocked vehicles in driveways.
- Sparse public transit options and virtually no active nightlife or cultural entertainment venues.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually non-existent in Cooper City, with no established encampments or noticeable panhandling anywhere in the municipality.
What Cooper City is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with joggers, cyclists, and dog walkers moving through neighborhood sidewalks and parks with complete safety.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm residential rhythms with school and errand traffic along Griffin and Stirling Roads; entirely safe for visitors.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and dimly lit in purely residential quarters, with family dining centered around strip plazas where patrons feel very secure.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Subdued and virtually empty after retail closures, remaining exceptionally safe despite low street lighting on residential avenues.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) provides limited bus service along major arterials via Routes 16 and 23, but there is no direct rail station within walking distance; the nearest Tri-Rail station is Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Station roughly 9 miles east.
Parking is abundant, straightforward, and entirely free in shopping plaza lots and public park facilities, with no paid street meters or public parking garages in the area.
Things to do in Cooper City
- Ride the outdoor cycling track or play tennis and disc golf at Brian Piccolo Sports Park & Velodrome.
- Stroll the shaded equestrian and nature trails through ancient oak hammocks at neighboring Tree Tops Park.
- Enjoy community sports and recreation fields at the Cooper City Sports Complex.
Local favorites
- Vienna Cafe & Wine Bar · European Restaurant · 4.6★ (1150)Cozy European-style bistro serving continental classics, brunch specialties, and a curated wine list.
- Cooper City Diner · Diner · 4.5★ (820)Classic community diner offering hearty breakfast plates, burgers, and comfort food favorites.
- Tin Cup Sports Bar & Grill · Sports Bar · 4.3★ (780)Relaxed neighborhood tavern offering pub fare, craft beers, and numerous screens for game days.
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.