Is North Sunrise safe?
Sunrise, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates North Sunrise as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on North Sunrise
“Go. North Sunrise is a predominantly calm and functional South Florida suburban area that presents very little danger to visitors. As long as you exercise routine precautions in retail parking lots along major thoroughfares, the area is safe and peaceful.”
Recent local coverage in North Sunrise focuses primarily on routine municipal developments and traffic updates, with violent crime remaining infrequent.
About the area
North Sunrise is a suburban enclave defined by quiet residential subdivisions, waterways, and active commercial corridors along Oakland Park Boulevard and University Drive. It offers straightforward access to Broward County's broader retail, dining, and recreational amenities in a lower-stress setting.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Diverse Community
Walking and biking in North Sunrise
Walk score: 44/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There is no municipal bike-share program; riding is best done within residential loops or along canal trails, as main multi-lane roads lack protected bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to South Florida urban cores
- Stable residential subdivisions with high rates of owner-occupied housing
- Convenient access to major grocery centers, local dining, and health facilities
Cons
- Routine property crimes including vehicle break-ins in open commercial lots
- High-speed arterial corridors that present pedestrian navigation hazards
- Sparse evening activity leaving many side streets dark and deserted late at night
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is very low in residential neighborhoods, with only occasional individuals seen near high-traffic transit stops along major intersections like University Drive.
What North Sunrise is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with morning joggers, dog walkers, and light suburban school and work traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy along commercial strips and retail plazas, maintaining an overall safe and bustling daytime presence.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and residential, with most activity centered around casual strip-mall dining and shopping.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and dark on residential streets; while serious crime is rare, unlit parking areas warrant typical awareness.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) provides bus service along primary arterials like Route 72 (Oakland Park Blvd) and Route 2 (University Drive); there is no direct commuter rail station within walking distance.
Parking is abundant and free in strip malls, commercial centers, and residential visitor lots, with no paid meter zones in North Sunrise.
Things to do in North Sunrise
- Play tennis, pickleball, or walk the track at the Roarke Athletic Center
- Enjoy family recreation and sports fields at nearby Sunrise Athletic Complex
- Sample diverse international dining along the University Drive corridor
Local favorites
- Wings Plus Sunrise · American / Sports Bar · 4.4★ (1650)Longstanding local hangout celebrated for its crispy wings, comfort fare, and game-day atmosphere.
- Silver Pond Restaurant · Chinese Restaurant · 4.3★ (1150)Popular dining staple serving authentic Cantonese dishes, seafood, and classic dim sum.
- Lalo's Mexican Restaurant · Mexican Restaurant · 4.5★ (920)Family-friendly restaurant serving hearty traditional Mexican platters, tacos, and margaritas.
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.