Is North Andrew Gardens safe?
Oakland Park, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates North Andrew Gardens as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on North Andrew Gardens
“Go. North Andrew Gardens is a calm, predominantly residential neighborhood with moderate safety and low violent crime rates. Visitors will find it peaceful during the day, though standard precautions against vehicle break-ins should be maintained at night.”
About the area
North Andrew Gardens is a modest, established residential enclave in northern Oakland Park consisting primarily of single-family mid-century ranch homes and small multi-family units. It is bordered by busy commercial arterials along Andrews Avenue and Dixie Highway, giving it a quiet interior with quick access to regional conveniences.
- Suburban Grid
- Quiet Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in North Andrew Gardens
Walk score: 52/100 · Bike score: 58/100
There are no dedicated municipal bike-share stations in the immediate neighborhood, but flat terrain and low-speed residential streets make internal bicycling accessible, connecting north toward the Cypress Creek greenway corridors.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low rate of violent crime compared to countywide urban averages
- Strong base of long-term homeowners and stable residential blocks
- Close proximity to commuter routes, shopping, and regional rail connections
Cons
- Occasional property crime, including car break-ins and theft of unattended items
- Inconsistent sidewalk connectivity and street lighting within deep residential pockets
- Traffic noise and spillover activity along the peripheral commercial thoroughfares
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is low within the interior residential blocks, though occasional unhoused individuals may be seen near bus stops and commercial strip centers along Andrews Avenue and Commercial Boulevard.
What North Andrew Gardens is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with locals walking dogs and commuting, feeling exceptionally safe.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet suburban atmosphere with standard neighborhood movement and very low safety concerns.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and settled; residential streets remain safe, though peripheral avenues see heavier vehicular traffic.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Generally quiet and sleepy, but reduced lighting on interior streets calls for routine personal awareness.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) provides bus service along the edges via Route 17 on Andrews Avenue and Route 10 on Dixie Highway, with the Cypress Creek Tri-Rail commuter rail station situated approximately 1.5 miles northwest.
Parking is exceptionally easy, as most residential properties feature private driveways and street parking is free and unmetered where permitted; commercial plazas offer ample free surface parking.
Things to do in North Andrew Gardens
- Enjoy outdoor recreation and community sports at the North Andrews Gardens Community Center and Park
- Explore diverse independent dining spots along nearby North Dixie Highway
- Take a scenic drive or relaxed bike ride through the quiet interior residential blocks
Local favorites
- Tequila Sunrise Mexican Grill · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (1650)Lively neighborhood staple serving hearty Mexican plates and signature margaritas in a colorful setting.
- The Hen and The Hog · Southern Restaurant · 4.7★ (780)Cozy breakfast and brunch spot dishing out made-from-scratch Southern comfort classics.
- Cyth & Co. · Coffee Shop & Cafe · 4.8★ (420)Modern, welcoming cafe offering specialty espresso drinks, pastries, light bites, and craft beer.
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.
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