Is Edgewood safe?
Dania Beach, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Edgewood as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Edgewood
“Go with care. While primarily a quiet residential and light-industrial pocket near the airport and marine corridors, property crime and vehicular theft are elevated along its perimeter arterials. Daytime visits are straightforward, but situational awareness is recommended after dark.”
About the area
Edgewood spans the borderlands between southern Fort Lauderdale and Dania Beach, characterized by modest mid-century single-family homes, marine supply depots, and proximity to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. It offers a convenient launchpad to coastal attractions, nature reserves, and canal access without the heavy tourist congestion of beachfront strips.
- Car-Dependent
- Working-Class
- Marine Industrial
- Quiet Residential
Walking and biking in Edgewood
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 52/100
Dedicated bike infrastructure is sparse on interior neighborhood streets, though State Road 84 features basic bike lanes connecting toward regional greenway links.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Residential interior streets maintain relatively low rates of violent crime compared to broader metro averages.
- Proximity to major transit corridors including I-95, I-595, and US-1 enables fast access to regional hubs.
- Established working-class community with stable long-term residents and growing private renovation investments.
Cons
- Property crime, vehicle break-ins, and catalytic converter thefts are recurrent along commercial boundaries and open parking lots.
- Industrial zoning, heavy airport noise, and major highway spillover traffic impact ambient quality and pedestrian safety.
- Sub-median household income levels relative to Broward County benchmarks, accompanied by pockets of aging infrastructure.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in the interior residential blocks but occasionally apparent along major highway overpasses and bus stops on State Road 84 and Federal Highway.
What Edgewood is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Active and calm as residents commute and local marine and trade businesses open up for the day.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy along major corridors with commercial traffic, while residential side streets remain quiet and safe to walk.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Activity concentrates around casual restaurants on the thoroughfares; neighborhood streets turn dark due to intermittent streetlighting.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Generally desolate with low foot traffic, during which vehicle prowling and property offenses are most likely to occur.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) provides bus services primarily along State Road 84 and US-1 via Routes 6, 9, and 16. The Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Tri-Rail station is situated roughly 2.5 miles south for regional rail connections.
Residential streets typically feature private driveways or unrestricted street parking, while commercial establishments provide ample dedicated surface lots with no paid meters.
Things to do in Edgewood
- Explore the butterfly garden and boardwalk trails winding through coastal mangroves at Secret Woods Nature Center.
- Visit Snyder Park nearby for lakeside walking paths, a dedicated dog park, and disc golf courses.
- Watch boats and marine traffic navigate the South Fork New River along Marina Mile.
Local favorites
- Lester's Diner · Diner / American · 4.4★ (6850)Iconic 1950s-style 24-hour eatery famous for oversized coffee cups, hearty breakfasts, and classic comfort plates.
- Rustic Inn Crabhouse · Seafood Restaurant · 4.4★ (5200)Lively canal-side destination renowned for garlic blue crabs smashed with wooden mallets.
- Southport Raw Bar & Grill · Raw Bar · 4.5★ (4300)Unpretentious waterfront institution serving fresh clams, oysters, and cold beer on the dockside.
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.