Is North Lauderhill safe?
Lauderhill, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates North Lauderhill as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on North Lauderhill
“Go with care. North Lauderhill is largely a residential and retirement-oriented district characterized by golf communities like Inverrary alongside suburban commercial corridors. While daytime activities and gated condo communities are generally safe, visitors should exercise standard situational awareness around major commercial plazas and unmanaged apartment complexes at night.”
Local news in recent years has focused on traffic safety enhancements along Commercial Boulevard and occasional isolated property crimes at apartment complexes.
About the area
North Lauderhill occupies the northern section of Lauderhill in Broward County, known for its extensive condo communities, Caribbean dining options, and recreational parks. It offers a quieter, suburban atmosphere compared to southern parts of the city, though it remains primarily residential and strip-mall focused.
- Suburban
- Car-Dependent
- Caribbean Influence
- Retirement Pockets
Walking and biking in North Lauderhill
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 45/100
No docked municipal bike-share exists here; cycling is largely confined to residential side streets and painted lanes on busy thoroughfares like Commercial Boulevard.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Established gated communities and 55+ condo developments provide relatively secure residential pockets
- Rich concentration of authentic Caribbean and West Indian bakeries and eateries
- Close proximity to Central Broward Regional Park and major commercial corridors
Cons
- Property crime rates and vehicle break-ins in commercial parking lots exceed the national average
- Elevated poverty levels and pockets of aging, neglected rental complexes
- Car-dependent street layout with high-speed arterial roads posing pedestrian hazards
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is low to moderate, mainly observed as occasional individuals panhandling near major intersections such as University Drive and Commercial Boulevard.
What North Lauderhill is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and busy with commuters and morning walkers inside condo complexes and parks.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Active with steady traffic along Commercial Boulevard and shoppers frequenting local plazas.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Commercial areas stay reasonably active, but quieter residential streets see little pedestrian traffic.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet across residential subdivisions, though extra caution is recommended around late-night plazas and gas stations.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) operates local bus routes, with Route 55 along Commercial Boulevard and Route 2 along University Drive. There is no direct rail connection; the nearest Tri-Rail station is Fort Lauderdale/Cypress Creek roughly 5 miles east.
Parking is abundant and universally free in large surface strip-mall lots and residential visitors' parking areas.
Things to do in North Lauderhill
- Play a round of golf or practice your swing at the Inverrary Golf courses nearby
- Enjoy outdoor sports, walking trails, and community events at Wolk-Veterans Memorial Park
- Sample authentic Jamaican and Caribbean cuisine along North University Drive and Commercial Boulevard
Local favorites
- Dutch Pot Jamaican Restaurant · Jamaican Restaurant · 4.1★ (1850)Popular local counter-serve spot known for generous portions of jerk chicken, oxtail, and curry goat.
- Silver Pond Restaurant · Chinese Restaurant · 4.2★ (820)Long-running strip-mall venue serving traditional Cantonese dishes and dim sum favorites.
- Hammondville Park / Lauderhill Sports Park · City Park · 4.4★ (310)Well-maintained athletic park featuring sports fields, walking paths, and community recreational facilities.
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.