Is North Coral Springs safe?
Coral Springs, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates North Coral Springs as “Go”.
Gogo's take on North Coral Springs
“Go. North Coral Springs is an exceptionally peaceful, well-planned suburban district with low violent crime rates and an orderly residential feel. It is safe for families, solo travelers, and everyday errands at nearly all hours, provided standard vehicle safety precautions are taken.”
About the area
North Coral Springs is a quintessential master-planned South Florida suburb characterized by manicured residential subdivisions, network canals, and neighborhood parks. It offers an easygoing environment dominated by single-family homes, shopping plazas along major thoroughfares, and abundant municipal amenities.
- Family-Friendly
- Suburban Oasis
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet / Residential
Walking and biking in North Coral Springs
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There is no citywide bike-share system, but residential streets are low-stress for cycling, and multi-use paved paths connect several neighborhood parks.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly below both Florida and national averages
- High median household incomes and stable, well-kept single-family homeownership
- Well-resourced municipal emergency services and active community policing
- Clean, well-maintained public parks and neighborhood recreational facilities
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like unlocked vehicle break-ins along residential driveways
- Heavy suburban traffic and high-speed multi-lane arterial roads pose pedestrian risks
- Extremely car-dependent layout with minimal retail or dining within walking distance of residences
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in North Coral Springs and is generally limited to occasional individuals near major retail intersections or bus shelters along commercial corridors.
What North Coral Springs is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with joggers, dog walkers, and school commuters along quiet subdivision streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Safe and quiet residential streets, while commercial corridors on University Drive and Sample Road see steady, orderly traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and family-oriented with low foot traffic outside of shopping center plazas and local dining spots.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and quiet in residential cul-de-sacs; generally safe, though pedestrians should watch for low sidewalk illumination and standard nocturnal suburban solitude.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by Broward County Transit (BCT) with routes like 62 and 88 operating along major arterials; there is no direct rail service, as the nearest Tri-Rail station is roughly 10 miles east in Deerfield Beach.
Parking is abundant, easy, and virtually free everywhere, with spacious surface lots at all shopping plazas and ample private residential driveways.
Things to do in North Coral Springs
- Explore the nature trails, playground, and athletic fields at Cypress Park
- Visit the Coral Springs Museum of Art located nearby in Mullins Park
- Take a short drive to the Sawgrass Nature Center and Wildlife Hospital on the edge of the Everglades
Local favorites
- The Cook and The Cork · New American Restaurant · 4.7★ (750)Acclaimed upscale eatery serving globally inspired seasonal dishes and boutique wines.
- Runyon's · Steakhouse · 4.5★ (1100)Long-standing, clubby steakhouse offering prime cuts, seafood, and classic piano bar entertainment.
- Big Bear Brewing Co. · Brewpub · 4.4★ (2300)Popular local microbrewery serving house-crafted beers alongside hearty American comfort food.
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.