Is East Miramar 6 safe?
Miramar, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates East Miramar 6 as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on East Miramar 6
“Go with care. East Miramar is an established, working-class suburban community with rich Caribbean and Latin cultural influences and solid residential stability. While residential streets are generally peaceful, visitors should stay mindful along major commercial thoroughfares like State Road 7 where property crime and traffic issues are more frequent.”
About the area
East Miramar represents the older, historic core of the city, characterized by mid-century single-family ranch homes, neighborhood parks, and strip retail centers. It offers an authentic, diverse local dining scene spanning Jamaican, Haitian, and Cuban cuisines. The area is quieter and more traditional than the master-planned communities in West Miramar.
- Suburban
- Diverse / Multicultural
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in East Miramar 6
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 52/100
There is no public bike-share program in the area; cycling is practical along quiet residential side streets and park paths, but lacks dedicated bike lanes on major arterial roads.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Stable residential core with high rates of long-term homeownership
- Rich concentration of diverse Caribbean and Latin American culinary spots
- Active municipal policing and multiple well-maintained community parks
Cons
- Higher rates of property crime and vehicle break-ins along commercial corridors compared to West Miramar
- Lower median household income and older housing infrastructure compared to newer Broward suburbs
- Heavy traffic and elevated pedestrian collision risks along State Road 7 and Miramar Parkway
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is low in the interior residential subdivisions, though occasional individuals or panhandlers can be observed near major intersections along State Road 7 (US-441).
What East Miramar 6 is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with school drop-offs, morning commuters, and joggers along local residential streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy commercial activity along main corridors, with quiet and safe conditions in surrounding residential blocks.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Family activity centers around local eateries and parks, though caution is warranted near dimly lit shopping plazas.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Generally quiet on residential streets, but foot travel along commercial corridors like State Road 7 should be minimized.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) provides bus service through routes 18, 28, and 441 along major corridors; the nearest Tri-Rail commuter rail station is Golden Glades or Hollywood Station, both requiring a 15-20 minute drive or bus connection.
Parking is abundant and free in private driveways and commercial plaza surface lots throughout the neighborhood.
Things to do in East Miramar 6
- Relax or exercise at River Run Park along the scenic canal trail
- Sample authentic Jamaican patties and jerk cuisine at local strip-mall bakeries
- Attend community events and sports tournaments at the nearby Miramar Regional Park facilities
Local favorites
- Dutch Pot Jamaican Restaurant · Jamaican Restaurant · 4.2★ (1850)Popular counter-serve spot dishing out generous portions of oxtail, jerk chicken, and plantains.
- La Caridad Restaurant · Cuban Restaurant · 4.4★ (720)Classic neighborhood eatery serving hearty Cuban sandwiches, vaca frita, and strong cafecito.
- River Run Park · City Park · 4.5★ (340)Well-kept local green space with walking trails, playgrounds, and shaded picnic pavilions.
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.