Is North Tamarac safe?
Tamarac, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates North Tamarac as “Go”.
Gogo's take on North Tamarac
“Go. North Tamarac is a quiet, comfortable suburban enclave in western Broward County with low violent crime rates. Visitors will find safe residential communities, local parks, and shopping plazas, requiring only standard suburban vigilance regarding vehicle security.”
About the area
North Tamarac is a predominantly residential suburban area featuring master-planned communities, golf developments, and convenient retail plazas along major corridors like University Drive. It offers a relaxed, family- and retiree-oriented environment situated just northwest of Fort Lauderdale.
- Suburban Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Retiree Hub
Walking and biking in North Tamarac
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There is no local bike-share program, but quiet residential loops and select canal paths provide low-stress recreational riding.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are consistently well below national and metropolitan averages.
- Well-maintained neighborhoods with strong HOA oversight and stable homeownership rates.
- Abundant public recreation spaces, including the Tamarac Sports Complex and community parks.
Cons
- Isolated incidents of opportunistic property crime, such as vehicle break-ins in open parking lots.
- Heavy vehicle traffic and periodic congestion along University Drive and Pine Island Road.
- Car-dependent layout with long distances between residential pockets and commercial hubs.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is very low in this suburban area, with occasional unhoused individuals seen near major commercial intersections or transit stops along University Drive.
What North Tamarac is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents walking dogs and exercising along subdivision sidewalks.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Safe and steady suburban rhythm centered on retail plazas and school traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet in residential areas with moderate activity around local restaurants and strip malls.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very calm and sparsely populated streets with minimal pedestrian foot traffic.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by Broward County Transit (BCT) with routes 2, 62, and 88 serving major corridors, while the nearest commuter rail (Tri-Rail Cypress Creek Station) is roughly 6 miles east.
Parking is free, abundant, and accessible across large commercial strip malls and residential community lots.
Things to do in North Tamarac
- Enjoy the athletic fields, playground, and scenic walking trails at Tamarac Sports Complex.
- Play a round of golf or dine at the Woodmont Country Club.
- Take a family-friendly walk and enjoy water views around Caporella Park.
Local favorites
- Woodmont Country Club · Golf Course & Restaurant · 4.2★ (620)A popular championship golf course offering full-service dining, event spaces, and social events.
- Saxsay · Peruvian Restaurant · 4.5★ (950)Casual strip-mall eatery serving authentic ceviche, lomo saltado, and traditional Andean specialties.
- Chow Time Grill & Buffet · Buffet Restaurant · 4.1★ (3250)Spacious, bustling buffet offering an extensive selection of Chinese, sushi, and American 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.