Is East Miramar 3 safe?
Miramar, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates East Miramar 3 as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on East Miramar 3
“Go with care. East Miramar 3 is a largely stable, residential suburban neighborhood with strong community ties, though it experiences higher property crime rates than its western suburban counterparts. Visitors should exercise standard caution, especially along major commercial corridors and at night.”
About the area
East Miramar 3 is an established suburban community in eastern Broward County bordering Miami-Dade, characterized by mid-century single-family homes, local strip retail, and deep Caribbean cultural influences. The neighborhood offers an authentic local feel distinct from the master-planned developments of Western Miramar.
- Residential Suburban
- Car-Dependent
- Culturally Diverse
- Working-Class
Walking and biking in East Miramar 3
Walk score: 46/100 · Bike score: 49/100
There are no public bike-share programs in the area, and cycling is mostly constrained to standard sidewalks and unprotected painted road shoulders.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Stable residential subdivisions with high rates of owner-occupied single-family homes
- Rich local Caribbean and West Indian culinary and retail offerings
- Active municipal policing and proximity to Broward County community facilities
- Convenient access to major regional thoroughfares like the Florida Turnpike and US-441
Cons
- Higher incidence of opportunistic property crime and vehicle break-ins compared to West Miramar
- Pockets of economic distress and lower median income than county averages
- Automobile-dominated layout with limited pedestrian infrastructure on major roads
- Commercial borders can feel poorly lit and uninviting late at night
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is low within residential neighborhoods, though occasional individuals panhandling can be observed at high-traffic intersections along US-441 and Pembroke Road.
What East Miramar 3 is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with local residents commuting to work, school transit, and morning walkers.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy commercial plazas and steady vehicular traffic along main roads, with safe, quiet interior streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm in the residential areas, though vigilance is advised around gas stations and retail plazas after dusk.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Streets are largely deserted; walking alone along arterial corridors is not recommended due to property crime risks.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) operates local bus routes, including Route 18 and Route 28, along with nearby access to the 441 Breeze connecting southward into Miami-Dade Transit networks.
Ample free surface parking is available at shopping centers, and street parking is generally unrestricted within residential subdivisions.
Things to do in East Miramar 3
- Explore authentic Caribbean cuisine and specialty bakeries along Miramar Parkway and State Road 7
- Enjoy outdoor recreation and sports amenities at Lakeshore Park
- Attend community events and cultural showcases at the Miramar Cultural Center nearby
Local favorites
- Dutch Pot Jamaican Restaurant · Jamaican Restaurant · 4.1★ (1820)Popular counter-service spot serving generous portions of jerk chicken, oxtail, and classic Caribbean sides.
- Ali's Roti Shop · Trinidadian Restaurant · 4.4★ (650)Longstanding local staple renowned for fresh doubles, roti, and flavorful curries.
- Sam's West Indian Grocery · Grocery Store · 4.5★ (110)Neighborhood market providing Caribbean pantry staples, fresh spices, and hard-to-find imports.
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.