Is East Davie safe?
Davie, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates East Davie as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on East Davie
“Go. East Davie is a generally safe, working- and middle-class suburban area with quiet residential pockets and busy commercial thoroughfares. Visitors should exercise basic urban awareness along major retail corridors like State Road 7 / US-441, but residential neighborhoods present very little safety risk.”
About the area
East Davie blends suburban subdivisions, mobile home communities, and bustling commercial strips near the Florida's Turnpike and US-441 corridors. While more densely developed and commercial than the equestrian western half of Davie, it offers quick access to universities, shopping plazas, and neighboring Fort Lauderdale.
- Suburban Commercial
- Car-Dependent
- Diverse
- Pockets of Quiet
Walking and biking in East Davie
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 52/100
There is no dedicated public bike-share program, and while some roads feature standard bike lanes, high traffic volumes along State Road 7 and Griffin Road make long-distance cycling challenging.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates remain well below national metropolitan benchmarks across residential sections
- High vehicle availability and direct access to major transit arteries like Florida's Turnpike and I-595
- Strong local policing by the Davie Police Department with active community patrols
Cons
- Higher incidence of opportunistic property crime and vehicle break-ins along commercial corridors on US-441
- Pockets of aging rental properties and mobile home communities with lower median household incomes
- Heavy arterial traffic along Griffin Road and State Road 7 creates hazards for pedestrians
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is low across residential neighborhoods, but occasional panhandling occurs at major intersections along State Road 7 and near bus transfer points.
What East Davie is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Active and safe with heavy commuter traffic on Griffin Road and locals heading to work or school.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy and energetic around shopping plazas and dining establishments with standard daylight safety.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm in residential neighborhoods, though caution is recommended near poorly lit strip malls and transit stops.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Generally quiet residential streets, but avoid unlit commercial parking lots and desolate bus stops along US-441.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) provides bus services, with main routes running along US-441/SR 7 (Route 18/441 Breeze) and Griffin Road (Route 16). The nearest rail connection is the Fort Lauderdale Tri-Rail station, roughly a 10-15 minute drive east.
Parking is exceptionally easy and almost entirely free across ample surface lots in shopping centers, restaurants, and residential complexes.
Things to do in East Davie
- Explore the botanical collections and wildlife sanctuary at nearby Flamingo Gardens
- Tour the historic pioneer structures and grounds at Old Davie School Historical Museum
- Catch educational events and cultural exhibits around the Nova Southeastern University campus hub just west
Local favorites
- Vienna Wine Bar · European Restaurant · 4.6★ (820)An established local favorite serving upscale European and American cuisine in an intimate setting.
- Flashback Diner · Diner · 4.3★ (3100)A retro 24/7 American diner dishing out hearty breakfasts, burgers, and classic comfort food.
- Ceiba Cafe · Latin American Cafe · 4.8★ (290)A cozy neighborhood spot offering authentic Latin American coffee, breakfast plates, and pastries.
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.