Is Liberia safe?
Hollywood, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Liberia as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on Liberia
“Go with care. While Liberia is a historic and closely knit community, elevated rates of property crime and occasional violent incidents warrant situational awareness, especially after dark. Visitors generally stick to daylight hours or daytime community visits rather than late-night exploration.”
Local community initiatives and Hollywood Police outreach have targeted gun violence reduction and blight mitigation in the corridor over recent years.
About the area
Liberia is one of Hollywood's oldest historically Black neighborhoods, located just west of US-1 and south of Stirling Road. It features a mix of mid-century single-family homes, modest rental apartments, and local neighborhood churches and parks. Visitors primarily pass through to access nearby commercial corridors like Oakwood Plaza or local community hubs.
- Historic Community
- Residential
- Working-Class
- Developing
Walking and biking in Liberia
Walk score: 58/100 · Bike score: 56/100
Dedicated bike lanes are sparse within the interior residential grid, though there is reasonable flat connectivity toward the Sheridan Street and US-1 corridors.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Rich local cultural history as one of Hollywood's founding African American communities
- Close proximity to major retail hubs at Oakwood Plaza and Dania Pointe
- Convenient access to I-95, US-1, and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
Cons
- Violent and property crime rates remain notably above the Broward County average
- Poverty rates exceed 25%, with lower median household incomes compared to neighboring coastal areas
- Pockets of deteriorating housing stock and poorly lit residential side streets
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is low within the interior residential blocks but occasionally noticeable along the perimeter commercial strips of US-1 and Stirling Road.
What Liberia is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Active with residents commuting and children heading to school; generally calm and low-risk for daytime walking.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Steady traffic on perimeter thoroughfares with moderate street activity in residential sections.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Activity winds down quickly after sunset, and pedestrian traffic drops significantly as visibility decreases.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Safety risks increase notably late at night due to limited streetlighting and a higher likelihood of isolated criminal activity.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) provides bus service through routes 1, 6, and 12 along major borders; the Sheridan Street Tri-Rail commuter rail station is located roughly 1.5 miles to the west.
Parking is largely informal residential driveway and street parking with minimal restrictions; nearby shopping centers offer abundant free surface lot parking.
Things to do in Liberia
- Visit Oakridge Park for outdoor basketball, playgrounds, and community gatherings
- Explore local Caribbean and Southern soul food spots along the surrounding corridors
- Take a short drive east to the Anne Kolb Nature Center and West Lake Park for mangrove trails
Local favorites
- Broward Meat and Fish Company · Supermarket · 4.3★ (1820)A popular regional grocery hub specializing in fresh Caribbean, Latin, and international foods and produce.
- Tropical Oasis Express · Caribbean Restaurant · 4.4★ (310)Unassuming eatery serving generous portions of authentic Jamaican jerk chicken, oxtail, and curry.
- Moonlite Diner · Diner · 4.3★ (2950)Classic retro-style 1950s diner serving all-day breakfast, milkshakes, and comfort classics just north on Oakwood Blvd.
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.