Is North Coconut Creek safe?
Coconut Creek, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates North Coconut Creek as “Go”.
Gogo's take on North Coconut Creek
“Go. North Coconut Creek is an exceptionally calm, family-oriented suburban district in northern Broward County with very low rates of violent crime and well-kept master-planned communities. Visitors will encounter minimal safety concerns beyond standard vehicle security practices in commercial plazas.”
About the area
North Coconut Creek is characterized by manicured residential developments, neighborhood parks, and strip retail centers near major corridors like Hillsboro Boulevard and Lyons Road. Known as part of the 'Butterfly Capital of the World,' the area offers a quiet, relaxed Florida suburban atmosphere.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet & Residential
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in North Coconut Creek
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 52/100
While no municipal bike-share is active, neighborhood streets and multi-use paths connect easily to Sabal Pines Park and the regional greenway network.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are substantially lower than both national and Broward County averages
- High rate of homeownership and well-maintained residential subdivisions with active HOAs
- Strong median household incomes well above state benchmarks with minimal poverty
Cons
- Isolated incidents of opportunistic property crimes like vehicle break-ins in shopping center parking lots
- High reliance on automobiles with wide arterial roads that pose hazards to pedestrians
- Limited late-night commercial activity or entertainment options
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in North Coconut Creek, with occasional panhandling limited to busy commercial intersections along Hillsboro Boulevard.
What North Coconut Creek is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents jogging, walking dogs, and commuting in gated neighborhoods.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and family-centered with moderate suburban traffic along major thoroughfares.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet as commercial plazas wind down, with a relaxed and very safe community atmosphere.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Subdued and dark in residential pockets; very low foot traffic and quiet streets.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) provides bus coverage along main corridors like Route 31 and Route 34, but service is infrequent; the nearest Tri-Rail commuter rail station is Deerfield Beach, roughly a 10-15 minute drive east.
Parking is abundant, free, and straightforward in private driveways, community lots, and large commercial retail plazas.
Things to do in North Coconut Creek
- Walk or exercise along the trails at Windmill Park, which features tennis and pickleball courts
- Explore nature paths and butterfly habitats at the nearby Sabal Pines Park
- Enjoy shopping, dining, and casual entertainment nearby along the Sample Road and Hillsboro corridors
Local favorites
- La Union Bakery · Bakery & Cafe · 4.6★ (820)Popular local bakery serving fresh Colombian pastries, empanadas, and specialty coffee.
- Lenny's Pizzeria · Pizza Restaurant · 4.5★ (430)Casual, enduring strip-mall Italian spot offering classic New York-style pies and pasta.
- Taco Shack · Mexican Restaurant · 4.7★ (610)Vibrant and casual eatery dishing up creative tacos, burritos, and craft brews.
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.