Is Driftwood Acres safe?
Hollywood, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Driftwood Acres as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Driftwood Acres
“Go. Driftwood Acres is a quiet, stable suburban neighborhood in western Hollywood with minimal violent crime. While it holds few dedicated tourist attractions, visitors renting properties or staying with family will experience a peaceful, secure South Florida residential environment.”
About the area
Driftwood Acres is an established residential community in Hollywood, Florida, characterized by mid-century single-family homes, mature palms, and family-oriented streets. Situated between major east-west thoroughfares, it provides convenient access to broader Broward County amenities while remaining a secluded, low-stress enclave.
- Quiet Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Residential Enclave
Walking and biking in Driftwood Acres
Walk score: 44/100 · Bike score: 52/100
There is no municipal bike-share system in Driftwood Acres, but interior neighborhood streets are flat and easy to cycle; caution is needed on busier perimeter arterials lacking designated bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low violent crime rates well below Broward County urban averages
- High homeownership rate and stable residential economic foundation
- Direct neighborhood access to community athletics and green space at Driftwood Sports Complex
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle trespasses
- Automobile dependence with few walkable retail options inside the neighborhood core
- Inconsistent street lighting on some residential interior cul-de-sacs
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a significant factor within the interior residential streets of Driftwood Acres. Minor, isolated panhandling is occasionally present along major commercial intersections on surrounding corridors.
What Driftwood Acres is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and safe, with residents walking dogs, jogging, and heading out on school runs.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Pleasant and quiet, feeling secure across all residential side streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Subdued suburban atmosphere with low vehicle traffic and good general safety.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and peaceful; safe to navigate, though basic suburban caution around parked cars is advisable.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) provides bus service along peripheral corridors like Taft Street (Route 12) and University Drive (Route 18). The nearest commuter rail hub, the Hollywood Tri-Rail Station, is located about 6 miles east.
Parking is exceptionally easy, consisting of private driveways and unrestricted on-street residential parking, alongside free surface lots at neighboring shopping plazas.
Things to do in Driftwood Acres
- Play tennis, pickleball, or use the athletic fields at the adjacent Driftwood Sports Complex
- Take a quiet morning walk or run along the neighborhood's low-traffic loop streets
- Explore authentic Latin and Caribbean culinary spots along the bordering Taft Street corridor
Local favorites
- Driftwood Sports Complex · City Park & Recreation · 4.5★ (460)A major municipal park featuring baseball diamonds, tennis courts, a community pool, and open green lawns.
- Pita Xpress Mediterranean Grill · Mediterranean Restaurant · 4.7★ (850)Popular casual eatery nearby serving fresh shawarma, falafel platters, and authentic Middle Eastern dips.
- Mojo Donuts · Bakery / Donut Shop · 4.6★ (4200)Acclaimed local shop nearby known for gourmet, inventive artisanal donuts and fresh coffee.
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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