Is North Hammondville safe?
Margate, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates North Hammondville as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on North Hammondville
“Go. North Hammondville is a quiet, predominantly residential suburban pocket in northern Margate that is generally safe for everyday visits. Violent crime rates are relatively low, though visitors should remain mindful of property crime and traffic along busy arterial corridors like State Road 7.”
About the area
North Hammondville is an established residential neighborhood in Margate characterized by modest single-family homes, low-rise multifamily complexes, and local commercial plazas. Situated just west of Pompano Beach, it provides a quiet, unpretentious suburban atmosphere with quick access to northern Broward County amenities.
- Suburban
- Quiet
- Car-Dependent
- Diverse
Walking and biking in North Hammondville
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 52/100
Dedicated bike-share programs are not available in this neighborhood, but local residential streets are quiet enough for cycling. Cyclists can connect to broader Broward county bike routes via secondary east-west corridors.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are low and largely comparable to suburban Broward County averages
- Close proximity to extensive shopping, dining, and grocery options along SR-7 / 441
- High rates of vehicle access and steady residential occupancy
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like vehicle break-ins along commercial corridors
- Heavy vehicular traffic on perimeter thoroughfares makes pedestrian travel cumbersome
- Household median incomes trail wealthier western Broward suburbs
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is low within the residential core, though occasional unhoused individuals may be seen near major bus stops and commercial shopping plazas along State Road 7.
What North Hammondville is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe as residents commute and walk pets through the neighborhood streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Active with normal suburban traffic, school transit, and shoppers visiting nearby retail plazas.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential feel with low foot traffic; safe for neighborhood walks on well-lit streets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very calm with minimal activity, though standard caution is advised around major commercial parking lots.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) provides bus service in the area, with Route 18 operating along SR-7 and Route 42 along Atlantic Boulevard. The nearest rail link is the Pompano Beach Tri-Rail station, roughly 4 miles east by car or bus.
Parking is abundant and free throughout the area, utilizing private driveways, residential lots, and standard strip mall surface parking. There are no metered zones or paid parking garages.
Things to do in North Hammondville
- Enjoy outdoor recreation and athletic fields at nearby Firefighters Park
- Play a round of golf at the nearby Oriole Golf Club
- Explore diverse Caribbean and Latin dining spots along State Road 7
Local favorites
- La Bamba Mexican & Spanish Restaurant · Mexican Restaurant · 4.5★ (2300)Longtime local staple serving generous portions of Mexican and Spanish favorites in a festive setting.
- Firefighters Park · Public Park · 4.6★ (410)Well-kept community park offering tennis courts, sports fields, walking paths, and a playground.
- Los Bocados · Mexican Restaurant · 4.7★ (1150)Award-winning casual eatery known for creative, flavorful tacos, burritos, and signature quesadillas.
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.