Is East Coconut Creek safe?
Coconut Creek, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates East Coconut Creek as “Go”.
Gogo's take on East Coconut Creek
“Go. East Coconut Creek is a quiet, well-maintained suburban community with low violent crime rates and stable residential neighborhoods. Visitors have little reason to worry about personal safety, provided they practice standard precautions in commercial parking lots.”
About the area
East Coconut Creek is characterized by master-planned residential communities, scenic waterways, and lush neighborhood parks. It serves primarily as a tranquil residential enclave with convenient access to major Broward County thoroughfares and commercial corridors.
- Suburban / Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Green / Park-Rich
Walking and biking in East Coconut Creek
Walk score: 41/100 · Bike score: 52/100
Dedicated bike lanes exist on select main roads, and neighborhood streets are wide and paved, though there is no municipal bike-share system present.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are well below both state and national averages.
- Well-maintained infrastructure with active municipal policing and community oversight.
- Strong middle-class economic base with low residential vacancy and steady homeownership.
- Abundance of green space, nature preserves, and family-oriented recreation.
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as vehicle break-ins along retail plazas.
- Heavy car dependency makes navigating without a personal vehicle inconvenient.
- Limited late-night commercial activity or entertainment within walking distance.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in East Coconut Creek, with rare individual panhandling occasionally seen along major commercial intersections like Sample Road.
What East Coconut Creek is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant, with joggers, dog walkers, and commuters active throughout neighborhood streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe across residential areas, though shopping plaza parking lots see steady vehicular traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and comfortable for evening strolls within residential subdivisions and well-lit community paths.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic and minimal street activity; exceptionally quiet and generally safe.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) provides bus coverage along major arteries like Sample Road (Route 34) and Copans Road, with connections to the Deerfield Beach or Pompano Beach Tri-Rail commuter stations a short drive away.
Parking is exceptionally easy and universally free across shopping plazas, residential complexes, and public parks.
Things to do in East Coconut Creek
- Explore the walking trails and preserved pine flatwoods at Hillsboro Pineland Natural Area.
- Play tennis, baseball, or stroll around the lake at George S. Gerber Memorial Park.
- Visit nearby Tradewinds Park and Butterfly World just across the city boundary.
Local favorites
- Wings Plus Coconut Creek · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (1280)A long-running, family-friendly sports pub celebrated for crispy chicken wings and casual pub fare.
- La Granja Coconut Creek · Peruvian Restaurant · 4.3★ (1150)Popular fast-casual spot serving generous portions of Peruvian rotisserie chicken and steak platters.
- Saito Japanese Steakhouse · Japanese Restaurant · 4.2★ (980)Lively hibachi grill and sushi eatery offering interactive tableside cooking in a relaxed 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.