Is Hollywood Hills safe?
Hollywood, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Hollywood Hills as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Hollywood Hills
“Go. Hollywood Hills is a quiet, well-established residential enclave that is safe and approachable for visitors. Violent crime is rare, though visitors should take standard precautions regarding car break-ins along commercial edges.”
About the area
Hollywood Hills is a peaceful suburban community in central Hollywood, Florida, predominantly comprised of mid-century single-family homes and landscaped yards. It offers a relaxed residential retreat conveniently situated near Memorial Regional Hospital, local parks, and major Broward County transit corridors.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet Residential
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Hollywood Hills
Walk score: 44/100 · Bike score: 52/100
There is no city bike-share system here, but quiet, flat residential streets offer easy neighborhood riding despite a lack of protected bike lanes on busy border roads.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are consistently well below national and regional metro averages.
- Strong homeownership rates and stable household incomes anchor the neighborhood.
- Proximity to top-tier medical facilities at Memorial Regional Hospital provides rapid emergency response.
- Low density and quiet side streets create a secure environment for families and visitors.
Cons
- Opportunistic property crimes like vehicle burglaries occur occasionally in driveways and commercial parking lots.
- Peripheral corridors along US-441 and Sheridan Street experience higher traffic incidents and petty crime.
- Sparse sidewalk infrastructure on certain internal streets limits pedestrian comfort.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within the residential interior, though occasional unhoused individuals may be seen along major perimeter corridors like US-441.
What Hollywood Hills is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Bright and calm with neighbors walking dogs and joggers out; exceptionally safe.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and sunny with routine residential traffic and open, secure neighborhood parks.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Peaceful as commuters return home; street lighting is moderate and walking remains safe.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very sleepy and low-traffic with minimal pedestrian activity; keep vehicle doors locked to deter theft.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) serves the area via routes 7, 9, and 81 on the periphery, while the Hollywood Tri-Rail station is roughly 2.5 miles east for regional commuter rail connections.
Street parking is generally easy and unrestricted throughout residential areas, and strip malls provide free, ample surface lot parking.
Things to do in Hollywood Hills
- Enjoy outdoor sports, playgrounds, and walking paths at Hollywood Hills Park.
- Spend a leisurely afternoon exploring the nature trails and recreation spaces at nearby Rotary Park.
- Dine at authentic family-owned bakeries and eateries along the neighborhood's Johnson Street corridor.
Local favorites
- Shenanigans Sports Pub · Sports Bar & Pub · 4.4★ (2150)A popular neighborhood staple serving classic pub grub, draft beers, and game-day energy.
- Jimmie's Chocolates & Cafe · Chocolate Shop & Cafe · 4.7★ (530)A beloved long-standing confectioner offering handcrafted chocolates, ice cream, and espresso drinks.
- Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill · Seafood & Grill · 4.5★ (4350)Iconic South Florida destination known for baby back ribs, fresh seafood, and casual nautical decor.
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.