Is North Liberia safe?
Hollywood, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates North Liberia as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on North Liberia
“Go with care. North Liberia is a historic, predominantly residential community with strong local roots, but it experiences higher rates of violent and property crime than neighboring coastal Hollywood. Daytime visits for specific community destinations or transit connections are generally manageable, but casual strolling after dark is not recommended.”
Local law enforcement continues focused patrols and community engagement initiatives to address sporadic firearm-related incidents and property crime in the broader Liberia area.
About the area
North Liberia is an established historic neighborhood in north Hollywood situated just west of the Dixie Highway corridor and adjacent to major rail lines. It primarily consists of modest single-family homes, community centers, and small local churches, bordered closely by major retail plazas and transport routes.
- Residential
- Historic Community
- Transit-Adjacent
- Car-Reliant
Walking and biking in North Liberia
Walk score: 58/100 · Bike score: 55/100
Dedicated bike lanes are sparse on interior residential streets, though cyclists can access nearby paths leading toward West Lake Park and the coastal Hollywood Broadwalk via major cross streets.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Direct proximity to the Sheridan Street Tri-Rail commuter station and I-95
- Close access to major regional shopping and dining hubs at Oakwood Plaza
- Active local community resources, including the historic Attucks Community Center
- Lower housing density with primarily single-family residential streets
Cons
- Violent crime and property crime rates exceed both Hollywood city and Broward County averages
- Census data reflects lower median household incomes and elevated poverty rates compared to surrounding areas
- Limited pedestrian infrastructure and poor street lighting on select interior residential blocks
- Industrial edges and railroad proximity contribute to localized cut-through traffic
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is moderately present along the Dixie Highway commercial corridor, near the Tri-Rail station, and around highway underpasses, but is minimal within the interior residential blocks.
What North Liberia is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Quiet with residents commuting to work and school; standard vigilance is sufficient.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Relatively calm neighborhood activity, though main corridors along Dixie Highway and Sheridan Street see heavy commercial traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Activity winds down quickly on residential streets; sticking to well-lit commercial perimeters is recommended.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Noticeably quiet with elevated safety risks; walking alone through interior streets after midnight should be avoided.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) operates local bus routes including Route 1 along Federal/Dixie Highway corridors and Route 12 along Sheridan Street. The Sheridan Street Tri-Rail commuter station is located directly on the northern edge of the neighborhood.
Street parking in residential areas is generally informal and restricted to residents, while commercial shopping plazas on the periphery offer ample free surface parking.
Things to do in North Liberia
- Visit the historic Attucks Community Center for local sports, recreation, and cultural events
- Explore the nearby mangrove trails and kayak launches at West Lake Park just to the east
- Access extensive retail shopping and casual dining options across Sheridan Street at Oakwood Plaza
Local favorites
- Moonlite Diner · Diner · 4.4★ (3200)Retro 1950s-style diner serving hearty all-day breakfast, burgers, and classic milkshakes.
- Las Vegas Cuban Cuisine · Cuban Restaurant · 4.3★ (1850)Popular regional outpost serving traditional Cuban fare including lechon asado and plantains.
- Dave & Buster's Hollywood · Entertainment & Sports Bar · 4.3★ (4300)Sprawling venue offering arcade games, sports viewing, and casual American pub 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.