Is East 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 East Coral Springs as “Go”.
Gogo's take on East Coral Springs
“Go. East Coral Springs is a quiet, well-maintained suburban community with relatively low violent and property crime rates compared to both state and regional averages. Visitors will find it extremely safe for dining, shopping, and family activities during standard daytime and evening hours.”
About the area
East Coral Springs encompasses established residential subdivisions, community parks, and bustling commercial strips along University Drive and Sample Road. It is a quintessential South Florida suburb characterized by manicured lawns, neighborhood canals, and strip malls.
- Family-Friendly
- Suburban Quiet
- Car-Dependent
- Strip Mall Dining
Walking and biking in East Coral Springs
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 52/100
While there are no municipal bike-share kiosks, residential roads have low traffic, and designated bike lanes line sections of Sample Road and Coral Springs Drive.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than Broward County and Florida state averages
- Solid economic base with high median household incomes and very low housing vacancy
- Active and responsive local municipal policing by the Coral Springs Police Department
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like vehicle break-ins in commercial parking plazas
- High-speed arterial traffic along Sample Road and State Road 7 creates hazards for pedestrians
- Car-dependent layout requires driving between almost all points of interest
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in East Coral Springs, with only occasional individuals seen near major commercial intersections along State Road 7 or Sample Road. There are no major encampments in the area.
What East Coral Springs is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with joggers, dog walkers, and school commuters moving through residential streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy commercial plazas and quiet neighborhoods; safe and pleasant for errands and outdoor recreation.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Popular dining spots fill up with families and locals, with well-lit parking lots and negligible street tension.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Suburban streets become very quiet and dark; overall safe, though standard caution applies near major arterial intersections.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) provides local bus service along major corridors like Route 34 (Sample Rd) and Route 62 (Commercial/University connections). There is no direct passenger rail service in town; the closest Tri-Rail commuter stations are in Pompano Beach or Deerfield Beach, roughly 6 to 8 miles east.
Parking is abundant, free, and straightforward in standard commercial surface lots and residential driveways throughout the neighborhood.
Things to do in East Coral Springs
- Explore nature trails and birdwatching boardwalks at the Coral Springs Nature Center & Sandy Ridge Sanctuary
- Catch a live performance or art exhibit at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts nearby
- Play tennis, pickleball, or walk the shaded paths at Mullins Park
Local favorites
- Tavolino Della Notte · Italian Restaurant · 4.6★ (1650)Upscale Italian dining featuring handmade pastas, steaks, and a lively lounge atmosphere.
- The Cook and The Cork · New American Restaurant · 4.7★ (580)Chef-driven neighborhood gem serving creative small plates and extensive international wines.
- Runyon's of Coral Springs · Steakhouse · 4.6★ (1120)Longstanding, classic South Florida steakhouse with a vintage piano bar and seafood options.
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.