Is East Sunrise safe?
Sunrise, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates East Sunrise as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on East Sunrise
“Go with care. East Sunrise is a largely quiet, working-class suburban area, but certain commercial corridors and apartment complexes experience occasional property crime and street-level disturbances. Visitors should practice standard situational awareness, especially after dark along major thoroughfares like Oakland Park Boulevard and University Drive.”
About the area
East Sunrise represents the older, established eastern section of the city, characterized by mid-century single-family homes, modest apartment complexes, and strip malls. It offers a diverse mix of Caribbean, Latin, and local dining alongside quiet residential streets.
- Suburban
- Working-Class
- Diverse Dining
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in East Sunrise
Walk score: 52/100 · Bike score: 48/100
Dedicated bike infrastructure is limited primarily to painted lanes on select major streets, with no direct access to regional protected greenways.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Established, quiet residential pockets with strong neighborhood familiarity
- Abundant authentic Caribbean and Latin American dining options
- Close proximity to central Broward County amenities and major roadways
Cons
- Higher rates of property crime and vehicular theft compared to Western Sunrise
- Car-centric arterial corridors with fast-moving traffic and limited pedestrian infrastructure
- Pockets of aging multifamily housing with higher call volumes for police service
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is low across residential neighborhoods, though occasional individuals or panhandling can be observed near major intersections and transit stops along Oakland Park Boulevard.
What East Sunrise is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with commuters heading to work, school buses, and residents walking dogs in residential subdivisions.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy commercial activity along main thoroughfares with typical suburban traffic and moderate pedestrian activity.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Strip malls and local eateries stay active, though residential side streets quiet down significantly.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Generally quiet in neighborhoods, but extra caution is advised around 24-hour gas stations and strip mall parking lots along Oakland Park Blvd.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) operates bus routes across the area, including frequent service on Route 72 along Oakland Park Blvd and Route 2 along University Drive; there is no direct rail connection.
Parking is abundant and free in strip mall surface lots and residential driveways, with virtually no paid or metered street parking.
Things to do in East Sunrise
- Explore the athletic fields, walking paths, and community events at Sunrise Athletic Complex (SAC)
- Sample authentic Jamaican and Caribbean cuisine along the commercial strips on Sunset Strip and Oakland Park Blvd
- Relax and picnic by the lake at nearby Roarke Hall and Linear Park
Local favorites
- Dutch Pot Jamaican Restaurant · Jamaican Restaurant · 4.1★ (1850)Popular local counter-serve spot known for generous portions of jerk chicken, oxtail, and curry goat.
- Silver Pond Restaurant · Chinese Restaurant · 4.3★ (920)Longstanding local favorite serving traditional Cantonese cuisine and dim sum specialties.
- Sunrise Athletic Complex · Park / Recreation · 4.6★ (480)Well-maintained city facility featuring baseball diamonds, soccer fields, and walking areas.
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.
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