Is East Sunrise 2 safe?
Sunrise, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates East Sunrise 2 as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on East Sunrise 2
“Go with care. While East Sunrise is a functioning, predominantly residential South Florida community, visitors should be mindful of elevated property crime in commercial parking areas. Daytime visits to local restaurants and parks are generally trouble-free, though standard personal vigilance is recommended after dark.”
Recent local police updates indicate periodic vehicle break-ins and petty retail theft focused around busy commercial plazas along Oakland Park Boulevard.
About the area
East Sunrise is an established suburban neighborhood featuring mid-century single-family homes, garden-style condominiums, and busy commercial strips along Oakland Park Boulevard and University Drive. It offers a diverse local food scene, particularly Caribbean and Latin eateries, alongside municipal community parks.
- Suburban
- Diverse Dining
- Car-Dependent
- Established Residential
Walking and biking in East Sunrise 2
Walk score: 54/100 · Bike score: 48/100
Dedicated bike infrastructure is limited to occasional striped lanes on collector roads; there is no formal bike-share program and riding on main multi-lane arterials can be hazardous.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Lower overall violent crime rates compared to neighboring eastern Broward urban cores.
- Abundant access to authentic international dining, particularly Caribbean and Latin American cuisines.
- Proximity to municipal parks, civic recreational facilities, and major county thoroughfares.
Cons
- Moderate property crime risk, including auto burglaries in apartment complexes and retail parking lots.
- Lower median household income and higher rental density relative to affluent West Sunrise communities.
- High-speed arterial roadways create pedestrian safety concerns.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is uncommon within interior residential neighborhoods, but occasional individuals and panhandlers can be observed near transit stops and major commercial intersections along Oakland Park Boulevard.
What East Sunrise 2 is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents walking pets, exercising, and commuting along local avenues.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy commercial activity along major thoroughfares with standard suburban foot traffic in shopping plazas.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet in residential areas, though vigilance is advised in unlit commercial parking lots after sunset.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Streets are largely deserted; walking alone along arterial corridors or near late-night plazas is not recommended.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) serves the area primarily via Route 72 along Oakland Park Boulevard and Route 2 along University Drive. The nearest regional passenger rail options (Tri-Rail and Brightline in Fort Lauderdale) are roughly 7 to 9 miles east.
Free and plentiful surface lot parking is available at virtually all shopping plazas and community venues, though residential street parking is regulated by local subdivision rules.
Things to do in East Sunrise 2
- Recreate or play tennis at the Sunrise Athletic Complex.
- Sample diverse Caribbean cuisine along the historic Sunset Strip.
- Attend community events and exhibitions at the nearby Sunrise Civic Center.
Local favorites
- Dutch Pot Jamaican Restaurant · Jamaican Restaurant · 4.1★ (2400)Popular casual counter-serve hub known for authentic jerk chicken, oxtail, and hearty island sides.
- Tacos El Papi · Mexican Restaurant · 4.6★ (850)Laid-back taqueria serving fresh street tacos, birria, and housemade salsas.
- Roosters Sunrise Cafe · Breakfast Restaurant · 4.5★ (1100)Classic neighborhood daytime diner dishing out traditional breakfast platters and comfort lunch fare.
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.