Is Hampton Lakes at Sunrise safe?
Weston, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Hampton Lakes at Sunrise as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Hampton Lakes at Sunrise
“Go. Hampton Lakes is an exceptionally safe, peaceful, and well-maintained master-planned community on the Weston and Sunrise border. Visitors face minimal safety concerns and can comfortably enjoy the quiet suburban setting.”
About the area
Hampton Lakes is a scenic, master-planned residential enclave characterized by manicured lawns, serene lake views, and winding suburban streets. Primarily home to families and professionals, it offers a tranquil base immediately adjacent to expansive regional parks and major shopping destinations.
- Safe Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Lakeside Enclave
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Hampton Lakes at Sunrise
Walk score: 19/100 · Bike score: 44/100
There are no public bike-share programs, but the neighborhood's low-speed interior streets connect easily to extensive paved and off-road trails in adjacent Markham Park.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Exceptionally low rates of violent and property crime well below Florida state medians
- Affluent economic foundation with high median household incomes and negligible poverty
- Impeccably maintained housing stock supported by active homeowner associations
- Direct proximity to expansive recreational areas including Markham Park
Cons
- Strictly car-dependent with almost no commercial businesses within walking distance
- Isolated incidents of opportunistic property crime such as unlocked vehicle trespass
- Strict HOA parking restrictions that can make guest street parking inconvenient
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a factor in this area; there are no encampments, panhandlers, or visible street homelessness within the community.
What Hampton Lakes at Sunrise is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Pleasant and calm with residents jogging, walking pets, and commuting along quiet streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Safe and quiet with school buses and light neighborhood traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Peaceful and secure with well-lit suburban streets and families relaxing outdoors.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet and safe with almost no vehicular or pedestrian traffic.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is managed by Broward County Transit (BCT), with Route 23 running along Sunrise Boulevard nearby, though transit options directly inside the residential subdivision are non-existent.
Homes offer private driveways and attached garages; on-street parking is heavily restricted and enforced by HOA regulations overnight.
Things to do in Hampton Lakes at Sunrise
- Explore mountain biking trails, the airfield, and lakeside paths at neighboring Markham Park
- Take a quiet morning jog or evening walk along the community lakes and sidewalks
- Head five minutes north to shop, dine, and watch movies at Sawgrass Mills and The Colonnade Outlets
Local favorites
- Moon Thai & Japanese · Thai Restaurant · 4.5★ (1420)Upscale suburban spot known for vibrant Thai entrees, fresh sushi, and polished service.
- Scotto's Pizzeria · Italian Restaurant · 4.4★ (730)Longtime local favorite delivering authentic New York-style pizza, calzones, and classic pasta.
- Markham Park & Target Range · Park / Recreation · 4.6★ (3150)Sprawling county park featuring mountain bike tracks, a dog park, boat ramps, and shooting ranges.
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.