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Is Miramar safe?

Miramar, Florida · safety score updated nightly

78out of 100

Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.

VibeLoco rates Miramar as “Go, stay aware”.

Gogo's take on Miramar

“Go. Miramar is a secure, sprawling suburban community in southern Broward County known for well-maintained neighborhoods and high family activity. While commercial corridors near State Road 7 require standard situational awareness after dark, the vast majority of the city, particularly the master-planned western sections, provides a very safe environment for visitors.”

Targeted traffic enforcement and municipal camera upgrades along major arteries like Miramar Parkway have contributed to steady decreases in property and vehicular crime.

About the area

Miramar is a diverse suburban city stretching westward toward the Florida Everglades, characterized by master-planned residential communities, corporate hubs, and Caribbean-influenced dining. Visitors primarily come to experience major events at the Miramar Cultural Center, regional athletic matches at Miramar Regional Park, or to explore local shopping centers.

  • Suburban
  • Family-Friendly
  • Diverse
  • Car-Dependent
  • Master-Planned

Walking and biking in Miramar

Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 44/100

Designated bike lanes run along segments of Miramar Parkway and Pembroke Road, alongside dedicated multi-use paths inside regional parks, but citywide bike-share infrastructure is not available.

Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice

Pros

  • Violent crime rates remain significantly lower than both national and South Florida regional averages.
  • Strong economic baseline with median household income exceeding $80,000 and low municipal poverty rates.
  • High level of civic investment evident in expansive public parks, manicured landscaping, and municipal safety monitoring.

Cons

  • High car dependency creates pedestrian hazards along multi-lane, high-speed arterial boulevards.
  • Eastern border areas along State Road 7 (US 441) experience relatively higher rates of opportunistic property crime.
  • Occasional vehicle break-ins reported in expansive, unmonitored commercial retail parking lots.

Homelessness: Visible homelessness is very low across most residential and western neighborhoods, with occasional individuals seeking assistance near major transit intersections along State Road 7 and University Drive.

What Miramar is like at each time of day

Morning · 5a – 11a
Residential streets are active with joggers, cyclists, and school commuters in a calm, highly secure atmosphere.
Afternoon · 11a – 5p
High commercial activity and traffic flow throughout town centers and plaza parking lots with low safety concerns.
Evening · 5p – 10p
Plazas, dining spots, and cultural venues are busy with families, feeling safe and well-lit.
Late night · 10p – 5a
Suburban residential areas are exceptionally quiet, though late-night gas stations and transit hubs along eastern borders warrant standard caution.

Transit, parking and getting around

Broward County Transit (BCT) operates local bus routes through the city, including Routes 18, 28, and the 441 Breeze, though there are no direct heavy rail or Tri-Rail stations within city boundaries.

Parking is exceptionally easy, free, and widely available in large surface parking lots across all shopping centers, cultural facilities, and municipal parks.

Things to do in Miramar

  • Attend concerts, theatrical performances, or art exhibitions at the Miramar Cultural Center / ArtsPark.
  • Enjoy the aquatic complex, cricket grounds, and lakeside trails at Miramar Regional Park.
  • Sample authentic Jamaican and Caribbean cuisine along the Miramar Parkway commercial corridor.

Local favorites

  • Silver Pond Restaurant · Chinese Restaurant · 4.2★ (1150)
    Longtime local staple renowned for traditional Cantonese cuisine and authentic daily dim sum service.
  • The Dutch Pot Jamaican Restaurant · Caribbean Restaurant · 4.3★ (2280)
    Popular counter-serve outpost dishing up classic Jamaican jerk chicken, oxtail, and plantains.
  • Monster Mini Golf · Amusement Center · 4.6★ (1420)
    Glow-in-the-dark indoor miniature golf center featuring arcade games, laser tag, and themed 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.