Is Coral Springs safe?
Coral Springs, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Coral Springs as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Coral Springs
“Go. Coral Springs is an exceptionally safe, master-planned suburban community with low violent crime rates and strictly maintained infrastructure. Visitors will find it peaceful, family-oriented, and easy to navigate by car with standard suburban awareness.”
About the area
Located in northwestern Broward County, Coral Springs is known for its tree-lined parkways, strict aesthetic zoning, and extensive park systems. It primarily offers suburban retail, casual to fine dining, and community cultural venues rather than a dense nightlife scene.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Parks & Greenery
Walking and biking in Coral Springs
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There is no public bike-share program, but the city features wide roadside sidewalks and multi-use paved paths connecting major parks and schools.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are substantially lower than Florida and national benchmarks.
- Well-funded municipal services and strict code enforcement keep neighborhoods clean and well maintained.
- Strong local economy with median household incomes well above the state average.
- Abundance of well-maintained public parks, sports facilities, and recreational spaces.
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent layout with wide, high-speed arterial roads that can be dangerous for pedestrians.
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle break-ins in commercial parking plazas.
- Limited walkable commercial areas outside isolated shopping centers.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in Coral Springs, with only occasional individuals seen near major arterial intersections along University Drive and Sample Road.
What Coral Springs is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with joggers, cyclists, and families utilizing residential sidewalks and parks under very safe conditions.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy suburban flow along main corridors like University Drive, with bustling retail centers and virtually zero street safety concerns.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Commercial dining plazas remain well-lit and active with families and couples, feeling safe and relaxed.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Subdivisions become quiet and dark; overall safety remains high though standard caution is advised in deserted parking plazas.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by Broward County Transit (BCT), primarily along major routes such as Route 2 (University Drive) and Route 62 (Sample Road), with no direct passenger rail service within city limits.
Parking is exceptionally easy and virtually 100% free across large dedicated surface lots at shopping plazas, restaurants, and municipal facilities.
Things to do in Coral Springs
- Catch a musical, comedy show, or concert at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts.
- Learn about native Florida ecosystems and rescued animals at the Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital.
- Stroll through the gardens and sports facilities at the expansive Mullins Park.
Local favorites
- The Cook and The Cork · New American Restaurant · 4.7★ (680)Acclaimed scratch-kitchen bistro known for innovative seasonal small plates and curated wine pairings.
- Tavolino Della Notte · Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (1920)Vibrant Italian trattoria featuring homemade pasta, wood-fired pizza, and live weekend entertainment.
- Runyon's · Steakhouse · 4.6★ (1470)Long-running, upscale steakhouse offering aged prime steaks, seafood, and a classic piano bar setting.
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.