Is East Miramar 5 safe?
Miramar, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates East Miramar 5 as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on East Miramar 5
“Go with care. East Miramar is an established, predominantly residential suburban community that is generally safe for routine visits, family gatherings, and dining. While commercial thoroughfares require basic street awareness, the residential core is peaceful.”
About the area
East Miramar is a culturally diverse South Florida suburban community characterized by mid-century single-family homes, neighborhood parks, and strip retail centers. Located near the Broward and Miami-Dade county border, it serves as a quiet bedroom community rich in Caribbean and Latin American culinary offerings.
- Suburban
- Diverse / Multicultural
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Oriented
Walking and biking in East Miramar 5
Walk score: 46/100 · Bike score: 50/100
There is no public bike-share program available, and dedicated bike lanes are mostly limited to portions of major arterials with no direct connection to regional off-street greenways.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Predominantly stable residential area with high homeownership rates and long-term residents.
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to nearby regional urban centers.
- Convenient driving access to Florida's Turnpike, US-441, and regional job hubs.
Cons
- Intermittent property crimes and vehicle burglaries near commercial retail plazas.
- Uneven street lighting and pedestrian infrastructure on some interior residential roads.
- Heavy vehicular traffic and occasional pedestrian-vehicle incidents along the State Road 7 corridor.
Homelessness: Homelessness is minimal within the residential neighborhoods, though occasional individuals or panhandlers may be observed near major intersections and retail bus stops along State Road 7.
What East Miramar 5 is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Calm and safe with residents commuting, school buses running, and local bakeries opening.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy commercial activity along main roads while residential streets remain quiet and safe.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Generally relaxed, though caution is recommended along darker side streets and strip mall plazas.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Subdued with very little foot traffic; situational awareness is advised around 24-hour retail and fuel stations.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) operates local bus routes including Routes 18, 28, and the 441 Breeze along major corridors. There is no direct passenger rail within walking distance; the nearest Tri-Rail or Brightline stations in Hollywood or Golden Glades require a car or bus transfer.
Parking is abundant and free in private driveways, residential streets, and retail surface lots across the neighborhood.
Things to do in East Miramar 5
- Enjoy outdoor sports, tennis courts, and walking paths at Fairway Park.
- Sample authentic Caribbean, Jamaican, and Cuban food along Miramar Parkway.
- Attend community athletic events and family gatherings at Wellman Park.
Local favorites
- Silver Pond Restaurant · Chinese Restaurant · 4.4★ (1120)Longtime local staple serving authentic Cantonese dishes and popular dim sum.
- Dutch Pot Jamaican Restaurant · Jamaican Restaurant · 4.1★ (1250)Popular counter-serve spot known for jerk chicken, oxtail, and classic Caribbean sides.
- Juana La Cubana Cafe · Cuban Cafe · 4.6★ (610)Casual neighborhood eatery serving traditional Cuban sandwiches, coffee, 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.