Is Davie safe?
Davie, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Davie as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Davie
“Go. Davie is a safe, sprawling suburban and equestrian community in Broward County featuring low violent crime rates and stable residential neighborhoods. Visitors can feel secure exploring its parks, botanical gardens, and dining options, with general precautions mainly needed for property theft in retail parking lots.”
About the area
Davie offers a unique blend of South Florida equestrian culture, expansive green spaces, and a major educational complex anchored by Nova Southeastern University. The town features horse trails and ranches alongside modern suburban developments and shopping plazas.
- Suburban / Equestrian
- Family-Friendly
- College Town
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Davie
Walk score: 36/100 · Bike score: 47/100
Multi-use recreational trails like the New River Greenway run through the area, though riding on major high-speed thoroughfares requires caution.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are notably below state and national medians.
- Strong economic profile with a median household income exceeding $80,000 and high owner-occupancy rates.
- Active local police presence supplemented by dedicated university campus security patrols.
Cons
- Car-dependent layout with high-speed arterial roads posing risks for pedestrians.
- Opportunistic property crime and vehicle break-ins occur in crowded commercial plazas along University Drive.
- Pockets near student housing complexes experience occasional noise and higher turnover.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal across Davie, with only occasional individuals seen near busy highway exits along State Road 84 or University Drive.
What Davie is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with commuters, runners, and equestrians enjoying well-lit parks and residential avenues.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Bustling with traffic around university campuses and shopping centers, maintaining an open and safe feel.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet in residential areas with steady, safe family dining activity in commercial plazas.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Streets are generally empty and peaceful, though standard caution is advised around unlit parking lots.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) operates local bus routes like Routes 9, 12, and 88 across major roads, but the town lacks direct passenger rail or BRT connections.
Parking is abundant, widely available, and free in large surface lots at parks, shopping plazas, and public venues.
Things to do in Davie
- Explore native wildlife and botanical collections at Flamingo Gardens.
- Attend a live rodeo or community event at the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds.
- Hike trails and observe nature exhibits at Long Key Natural Area & Nature Center.
Local favorites
- Flamingo Gardens · Botanical Garden & Wildlife Sanctuary · 4.6★ (6800)Historic 60-acre botanical garden and Everglades wildlife sanctuary housing rescued animals.
- Vienna Wine Bar · European Restaurant · 4.7★ (750)Cozy, upscale dining establishment serving Continental cuisine and a curated international wine list.
- Kristof's Kafe · Breakfast & Brunch Restaurant · 4.6★ (1250)Popular local daytime cafe known for hearty breakfast staples and casual American fare.
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.