Is North Miramar 2 safe?
Miramar, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates North Miramar 2 as “Go”.
Gogo's take on North Miramar 2
“Go. North Miramar 2 is a tranquil and stable South Florida suburb that is safe for visitors and families. Violent crime rates are low, and standard situational awareness regarding unattended vehicles is sufficient.”
About the area
North Miramar 2 is an established suburban residential enclave in southern Broward County featuring single-family homes, quiet cul-de-sacs, and convenient access to local shopping plazas. It offers a relaxed neighborhood environment with a diverse Caribbean and Latin American culinary footprint along its arterial borders.
- Suburban Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Culturally Diverse
Walking and biking in North Miramar 2
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There are no municipal bike-share programs available, and while residential streets are manageable for casual cycling, arterial roads lack continuous protected bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to broader South Florida urban cores
- High rates of owner-occupied housing and well-kept suburban properties
- Diverse local dining options and family-oriented public community parks
Cons
- Vulnerability to opportunistic property crimes like unlocked vehicle burglaries
- Heavily car-dependent layout requiring driving for nearly all services
- Limited walkability and minimal dedicated nightlife or cultural hubs
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is very low throughout the neighborhood interior, with occasional individuals noticed only near busy commercial intersections along State Road 7/441 or University Drive.
What North Miramar 2 is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with morning joggers, dog walkers, and routine school commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Safe and steady with light suburban errand traffic around retail plazas and community parks.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and comfortable in residential blocks, with mild activity near dining centers.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Streets become very deserted and quiet; violent risk remains low, but general suburban vigilance is advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) provides bus coverage along boundary corridors via routes such as 18 and 28; there is no passenger rail within walking distance, with Tri-Rail and Brightline stations situated several miles east in Hollywood.
Parking is readily available and universally free, with extensive surface lots at shopping centers and ample driveway parking across residential subdivisions.
Things to do in North Miramar 2
- Attend community cultural events and live music performances at Shirley Branca Park's bandshell
- Explore diverse West Indian and Latin specialty food markets along the perimeter corridors
- Enjoy outdoor sports, walking paths, and community athletic fields at nearby Perry Park
Local favorites
- Dutch Pot Jamaican Restaurant · Caribbean Restaurant · 4.2★ (1450)Popular counter-service eatery known for generous helpings of jerk chicken, oxtail, and classic Jamaican sides.
- Juana La Cubana Cafe · Cuban Restaurant · 4.6★ (780)Cozy, laid-back venue serving traditional Cuban sandwiches, robust espresso, and slow-roasted lechon.
- Capriccio Ristorante · Italian Restaurant · 4.6★ (1120)Longstanding, upscale dinner destination featuring live piano accompaniment and traditional Italian specialties.
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.