Is Northeast Coconut Creek safe?
Coconut Creek, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Northeast Coconut Creek as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Northeast Coconut Creek
“Go. Northeast Coconut Creek is a safe, quiet suburban community characterized by master-planned neighborhoods, well-kept parks, and very low violent crime. Visitors will feel completely secure here, though having access to a car is necessary for getting around.”
About the area
Northeast Coconut Creek is a residential haven in northern Broward County filled with tree-lined subdivisions, gated communities, and local nature parks. It offers a relaxed family-oriented pace with convenient access to nearby shopping, dining, and regional parklands.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Northeast Coconut Creek
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There is no public bike-share program, but the area features wide paved multi-use sidewalk paths and quiet neighborhood streets suitable for recreational biking.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are exceptionally low compared to state and national averages.
- Well-maintained housing stock and strong median household incomes reflecting stable economic conditions.
- Abundant community green spaces including Sabal Pines Park and nearby nature preserves.
Cons
- Highly car-dependent layout with wide arterial roads separating residential pockets.
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like vehicle burglaries in unlocked cars or commercial lots.
- Limited public transit coverage and low walkability outside of neighborhood subdivisions.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in this area, with virtually no encampments or panhandling reported in its residential corridors.
What Northeast Coconut Creek is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Active and very peaceful with residents jogging, walking dogs, and commuting via tree-shaded residential roads.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe with routine suburban traffic centered around neighborhood shopping plazas and schools.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and secure as families relax in local parks or head out to nearby dining centers.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Subdued with minimal activity; residential streets remain safe and well-lit.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) provides bus routes along peripheral corridors such as Routes 31 and 34, but service is infrequent; the nearest Tri-Rail commuter rail station in Deerfield Beach is roughly a 10-to-15-minute drive away.
Parking is abundant and entirely free in residential driveways, community parks, and shopping center surface lots.
Things to do in Northeast Coconut Creek
- Explore the walking paths, sports courts, and shaded pavilions at Sabal Pines Park.
- Take a short drive to the open-air Promenade at Coconut Creek for boutique shopping and outdoor dining.
- Spot native wildlife and enjoy tranquil lake views along the Winston Park trail corridors.
Local favorites
- Ethos Greek Bistro · Greek Restaurant · 4.6★ (1450)A modern Mediterranean restaurant featuring fresh tapas, grilled seafood, and outdoor patio seating.
- Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant · American Restaurant & Winery · 4.5★ (3300)Upscale casual dining establishment offering modern American dishes paired with proprietary wines.
- Saito Japanese Steakhouse · Japanese & Hibachi · 4.3★ (1100)Lively hibachi tables and fresh sushi bar dining in a casual, family-friendly setting.
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.