Is North Miramar safe?
Miramar, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates North Miramar as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on North Miramar
“Go. North Miramar is a tranquil, established suburban area characterized by well-kept residential subdivisions, neighborhood parks, and strip retail centers. While visitors should practice routine vigilance against vehicle burglaries typical of South Florida suburbs, violent crime is low and the area is welcoming for families and travelers.”
About the area
North Miramar encompasses residential communities and commercial corridors just south of Pembroke Pines in southwestern Broward County. The neighborhood offers an array of diverse Caribbean and Latin dining options, community parks, and convenient access to major regional thoroughfares.
- Suburban Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Culturally Diverse
Walking and biking in North Miramar
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 48/100
Dedicated bike infrastructure is limited to occasional painted roadside lanes on major avenues, and there is no municipal bike-share system present.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to national and regional metro averages
- Stable residential base with high homeownership rates and well-maintained single-family properties
- Well-served by neighborhood shopping centers, grocery stores, and diverse casual dining
- Proximity to major arterial routes like University Drive and the Florida Turnpike
Cons
- Opportunistic property crimes, particularly vehicle break-ins, occur in commercial plazas and driveways
- Heavy car dependency with wide, high-speed multi-lane thoroughfares that are unsafe for casual pedestrians
- Limited cultural attractions or nightlife within the immediate neighborhood borders
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in North Miramar, with only occasional individuals observed near major intersections or commercial strip malls.
What North Miramar is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents jogging, walking dogs, and commuting along arterial roads with no safety concerns.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy commercial plazas and quiet residential streets feel secure and easy to navigate.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Plazas and restaurants remain moderately active with a relaxed, family-oriented vibe.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Subdivisions are exceptionally quiet; non-residential commercial corridors thin out significantly, requiring normal night-time caution.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) operates local bus routes through the area, including Routes 2, 18, and 28 along major corridors like University Drive, though there is no direct rail connection.
Parking is abundant and free throughout the area in large strip mall surface lots and residential driveways.
Things to do in North Miramar
- Exercise, play sports, or relax at Miramar Regional Park or local community green spaces like Lakeshore Park
- Sample authentic Caribbean and Latin cuisine along the University Drive and Miramar Parkway corridors
- Attend cultural programs or community events at the nearby Miramar Cultural Center
Local favorites
- Silver Pond Restaurant · Chinese Restaurant · 4.3★ (1150)A long-running neighborhood staple famous for authentic Cantonese-style seafood and family-style dining.
- Spoons Grill · Caribbean Restaurant · 4.4★ (820)Popular local eatery serving generous portions of Jamaican staples like jerk chicken, oxtail, and curried goat.
- La Famiglia Pizzeria · Pizza Restaurant · 4.5★ (610)Casual, strip-mall Italian spot serving classic New York-style thin-crust pizza and baked pasta dishes.
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.