Is East Miramar 2 safe?
Miramar, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates East Miramar 2 as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on East Miramar 2
“Go. East Miramar is a quiet, working-class suburban community that is generally safe for daytime visits and residential living. While property crime and occasional auto theft occur at higher rates than in West Miramar, violent crime against visitors is rare. Exercise standard situational awareness along major commercial corridors after dark.”
Local police regularly conduct community enforcement details along the State Road 7 and Miramar Parkway commercial corridors to deter vehicle theft and retail crime.
About the area
East Miramar is a long-established, diverse residential suburb in southern Broward County characterized by mid-century single-family homes, strip malls, and Caribbean cultural roots. It borders Miami-Dade County to the south and provides straightforward access to major South Florida transit corridors like State Road 7 and the Florida Turnpike.
- Suburban Residential
- Diverse & Multicultural
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Oriented
Walking and biking in East Miramar 2
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 52/100
No municipal bike-share is present; cyclists rely on standard residential streets and painted roadside lanes on select thoroughfares, with no direct access to major off-road greenway networks.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Established residential neighborhoods with high homeownership and active community presence
- Close proximity to regional parks, community centers, and local ethnic dining
- Violent crime rates remain significantly lower than adjacent urban Miami-Dade neighborhoods
Cons
- Higher rates of property crime and vehicle break-ins compared to West Miramar
- Pockets of aging commercial infrastructure along major arterials like State Road 7
- Pedestrian vulnerability along high-speed multi-lane thoroughfares
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within interior residential blocks, though occasional individuals or panhandlers may be observed near major intersections along State Road 7 and University Drive.
What East Miramar 2 is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with commuters heading to work, school buses circulating, and residents walking dogs in subdivision streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy along commercial plazas and primary avenues with regular traffic and a calm, safe neighborhood rhythm.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet in residential areas with moderate activity around strip centers; standard street awareness is recommended.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Subdued with light vehicular traffic; while residential streets are peaceful, solitary walking along main commercial strips is best avoided.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) provides bus service through routes 18, 28, and 441 connecting to regional hubs, though there is no direct rail station within walking distance.
Parking is abundant and free in private driveways and strip mall surface lots; street parking regulations are enforced in residential subdivisions.
Things to do in East Miramar 2
- Spend a family afternoon outdoors at Miramar Regional Park or Lakeshore Park
- Sample authentic Caribbean and Latin American culinary specialties along Miramar Parkway
- Attend community events and youth sports programs at the Ansin Sports Complex nearby
Local favorites
- Dutch Pot Jamaican Restaurant · Jamaican Restaurant · 4.1★ (1150)A popular local counter-serve spot dishing out generous portions of oxtail, jerk chicken, and curry goat.
- Shirley's Caribbean Cuisine · Caribbean Restaurant · 4.3★ (460)Authentic neighborhood staple known for traditional Guyanese and West Indian specialties and baked goods.
- Tacos El Marly · Mexican Restaurant · 4.5★ (320)Casual neighborhood eatery serving freshly prepared street tacos, quesadillas, and Latin comfort food.
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.