Is Driftwood Estates safe?
Hollywood, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Driftwood Estates as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Driftwood Estates
“Go. Driftwood Estates is a settled, suburban residential community in western Hollywood where violent crime is notably low. Visitors and residents face minimal safety concerns, provided standard precautions against opportunistic property crime are observed.”
About the area
Driftwood Estates is an established, quiet residential enclave characterized by mid-century single-family homes, leafy residential streets, and family-oriented amenities. Located between Sheridan Street and Taft Street, it offers a peaceful suburban atmosphere with straightforward access to shopping plazas and major Broward County thoroughfares.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Driftwood Estates
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 49/100
There is no dock-based bike-share program in the neighborhood; cycling is best suited for quiet interior residential lanes rather than the high-speed perimeter thoroughfares.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Consistently lower violent crime rates compared to central and coastal Hollywood
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes fostering a stable neighborhood vibe
- Direct access to active public green spaces like the Driftwood Sportsplex
Cons
- Suburban auto-centric design requiring a vehicle for virtually all dining and shopping
- Occasional vehicle break-ins and petty theft typical of South Florida suburbs
- Heavy traffic and commercial congestion along border arterials like Taft and Sheridan
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within the interior residential blocks, with only occasional individuals seen near transit shelters along Taft Street.
What Driftwood Estates is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with joggers, dog walkers, and school commuters along wide residential streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet suburban atmosphere with light local traffic and active neighborhood park fields.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and safe for strolling through interior subdivisions as residents return home.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic and quiet dark streets; generally safe, though standard residential awareness is advisable.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) provides bus service via Route 18 along Taft Street and Route 81 along Sheridan Street. The nearest rail option is the Hollywood Tri-Rail Station, situated roughly 5 miles east.
Parking is straightforward and free, consisting primarily of private driveways, open residential curbs, and spacious complimentary surface lots at adjacent retail centers.
Things to do in Driftwood Estates
- Engage in tennis, soccer, or recreational walking at the Driftwood Sportsplex
- Access community programming and fitness classes at the Driftwood Community Center
- Sample diverse Central American and Caribbean eateries along the Taft Street commercial corridor
Local favorites
- El Guanaco · Salvadoran & Honduran Restaurant · 4.3★ (920)A bustling strip-mall staple renowned for authentic pupusas, baleadas, and hearty platters.
- Shenanigans Sports Pub · Sports Bar & Grill · 4.4★ (2150)A popular nearby neighborhood tavern offering classic pub fare, draft beer, and extensive game viewing.
- Padrino's Cuban Restaurant · Cuban Restaurant · 4.5★ (1850)Long-standing family-run eatery serving traditional Cuban favorites, lechon asado, and cocktails.
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.