Is Northeast Coral Springs safe?
Coral Springs, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Northeast Coral Springs as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Northeast Coral Springs
“Go. Northeast Coral Springs is an exceptionally safe, well-maintained suburban area in northwest Broward County. It features quiet residential communities, robust municipal services, and crime rates well below national and state averages.”
About the area
Northeast Coral Springs is a classic South Florida suburban community filled with single-family subdivisions, clean neighborhood parks, and convenient strip plazas. Visitors will find a tranquil, family-oriented atmosphere with easy access to recreational facilities and essential shopping.
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet Suburb
- Car-Dependent
- Safe & Residential
Walking and biking in Northeast Coral Springs
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There is no local bike-share system, but flat terrain and paved multi-use paths along arterial corridors like Wiles Road allow for recreational cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent and property crime rates are significantly lower than Broward County and national averages
- High median household incomes, low poverty, and strong homeownership rates across subdivisions
- Well-maintained municipal infrastructure, public parks, and active neighborhood policing
- Close proximity to extensive recreation, nature parks, and well-rated dining establishments
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with high-speed arterial roads that make walking long distances impractical
- Minor property crimes such as opportunistic vehicle break-ins occur in unmonitored retail lots
- Virtually no walkable nightlife or historic urban attractions
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is negligible in Northeast Coral Springs, with only occasional panhandling observed near major commercial intersections along State Road 7.
What Northeast Coral Springs is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and secure, with neighborhood residents walking dogs and exercising along quiet subdivision streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Active yet peaceful suburban flow focused around schools, strip retail centers, and community parks.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Safe and pleasant around shopping centers and dining hubs, with light residential street activity.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and dark within residential cul-de-sacs, remaining safe with very little foot traffic.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) operates bus routes along major boundaries like Route 34 on Sample Road and Route 2 on University Drive; the nearest Tri-Rail and Brightline commuter rail stations are located 10 to 12 miles east along the I-95 corridor.
Parking is abundant, hassle-free, and entirely free in private driveways and large commercial surface lots throughout the neighborhood.
Things to do in Northeast Coral Springs
- Walk the shaded trails, tennis courts, and open fields at North Community Park
- Explore the massive indoor and outdoor butterfly aviaries at nearby Tradewinds Park and Butterfly World
- Browse local grocers, specialty shops, and casual eateries along the Wiles Road and Sample Road corridors
Local favorites
- The Cook and The Cork · New American Restaurant · 4.8★ (760)Acclaimed chef-driven eatery offering creative small plates, elevated entrees, and an extensive wine selection.
- Tavolino Della Notte · Italian Restaurant · 4.6★ (1450)Upscale Italian dining establishment known for handmade pasta, steaks, and a vibrant evening lounge.
- Doris Italian Market & Bakery · Specialty Market & Deli · 4.6★ (1200)Popular regional market featuring imported Italian groceries, high-end butcher counter, and authentic bakery treats.
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.