Is East Miramar 4 safe?
Miramar, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates East Miramar 4 as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on East Miramar 4
“Go with care. East Miramar is primarily an established, working-to-middle-class residential area that is generally calm during daylight hours. Visitors should maintain standard situational awareness near major thoroughfares and commercial plazas along State Road 7 and Miramar Parkway after dark.”
Broward County law enforcement maintains routine traffic and anti-theft operations along major commercial corridors like State Road 7.
About the area
East Miramar 4 encompasses older suburban subdivisions and neighborhood retail centers bordering West Park and Miami Gardens. It features single-family mid-century ranch homes, neighborhood parks, and a rich Caribbean and Latin cultural presence. The neighborhood is predominantly residential and car-dependent with modest commercial corridors.
- Suburban
- Car-Dependent
- Diverse
- Residential
Walking and biking in East Miramar 4
Walk score: 46/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There are no dedicated municipal bike-share programs in the immediate area, and cycling is mostly restricted to sidewalk riding or residential side streets due to high-speed arterial traffic.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Established residential pockets with strong long-term homeownership rates
- Rich array of authentic Caribbean, Jamaican, and Latin dining options
- Convenient access to regional highways including Florida's Turnpike and I-95
Cons
- Elevated property crime and petty theft near commercial corridors compared to West Miramar
- Heavy commuter traffic congestion along Miramar Parkway and SR 7
- Limited walkable pedestrian infrastructure across wide multi-lane boulevards
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is low within residential neighborhoods, though occasional individuals or panhandlers may be seen at major intersections along State Road 7 and County Line Road.
What East Miramar 4 is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with local residents commuting and school drop-offs along residential side streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy along the main thoroughfares with steady retail traffic and normal suburban activity.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet in residential blocks, though strip mall parking lots along major roads require standard vigilance.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Streets are largely deserted; walking alone along commercial corridors like State Road 7 is not recommended.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by Broward County Transit (BCT) with routes 18 and 28 serving State Road 7 and Miramar Parkway; there is no direct rail station within walking distance.
Street parking is generally easy on residential streets, and commercial strip plazas offer free, ample surface lot parking.
Things to do in East Miramar 4
- Enjoy outdoor sports and recreation at Shirley Branca Park or nearby Forzano Park
- Sample authentic Jamaican and Caribbean cuisine along Miramar Parkway
- Catch local community events and performances at the Miramar Cultural Center nearby
Local favorites
- Dutch Pot Jamaican Restaurant · Jamaican Restaurant · 4.2★ (1850)Popular local counter-serve spot known for flavorful jerk chicken, oxtail, and classic Caribbean staples.
- Silver Pond Restaurant · Chinese Restaurant · 4.1★ (920)Longstanding local favorite serving traditional Cantonese specialties and fresh seafood.
- Sam's Bakery · Bakery · 4.4★ (380)Cozy community bakery offering fresh Guyanese pastries, bread, and savory Caribbean snacks.
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.