Is Northeast Davie safe?
Davie, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Northeast Davie as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Northeast Davie
“Go. Northeast Davie is a safe, typical South Florida suburban area featuring quiet residential subdivisions, convenient retail plazas, and proximity to major commuter routes. While standard caution regarding vehicle break-ins is advised near busy commercial thoroughfares like US-441, violent crime is minimal and visitors face little safety risk.”
Recent local coverage in this sector mostly focuses on routine roadway improvements, pedestrian safety upgrades along US-441, and local stormwater management projects.
About the area
Northeast Davie is a suburban district in central Broward County balancing established single-family neighborhoods with commercial strips and proximity to higher education hubs. Its strategic location near I-595 and Florida's Turnpike makes it a practical, peaceful base for exploring the greater Fort Lauderdale metropolitan area.
- Suburban
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet
Walking and biking in Northeast Davie
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There is no municipal bike-share system here; recreational cycling is best done on neighborhood streets rather than high-traffic thoroughfares like State Road 7.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are low compared to statewide and South Florida urban averages
- Solid economic base with median household incomes consistently above regional averages
- Reliable access to major transit arteries including I-595, Florida's Turnpike, and US-441
- Well-maintained suburban communities with active local police presence
Cons
- Opportunistic property and retail theft occurs around commercial plazas along State Road 7
- Heavily car-dependent layout with wide, high-speed arterial roads that present pedestrian hazards
- Mobile home parks and older commercial pockets near the eastern boundary show minor infrastructure wear
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within residential subdivisions, though occasional individuals or panhandlers can be observed near busy intersections and transit stops along State Road 7 / US-441.
What Northeast Davie is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very safe and active with residents commuting, walking dogs, and school bus pickups across quiet residential streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Safe and busy around shopping plazas and dining centers, though major roadways see heavy vehicular traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and peaceful in residential neighborhoods, with standard safety conditions around well-lit restaurant plazas.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Generally very quiet and secure, though empty commercial parking lots along US-441 warrant basic situational awareness.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) provides bus service through routes 18 and 81 along major corridors; the nearest rail link is the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Tri-Rail station located roughly five miles east.
Parking is abundant and free in strip mall lots and private residential driveways, with no metered street parking or parking garages necessary.
Things to do in Northeast Davie
- Tour the historic exhibits and pioneer artifacts at the nearby Old Davie School Historical Museum
- Enjoy outdoor walking trails and equestrian paths at nearby Tree Tops Park
- Explore local dining spots and community events near the Nova Southeastern University campus corridor
Local favorites
- Flashback Diner · Diner · 4.2★ (3150)Longstanding retro 24-hour diner serving classic breakfast platters, burgers, and comfort food favorites.
- Vienna Wine Bar · European Restaurant · 4.5★ (430)Intimate European bistro featuring schnitzel, upscale steaks, and an extensive global wine list.
- Ceiba Vietnamese Restaurant · Vietnamese Restaurant · 4.6★ (690)Casual, modern spot popular for traditional pho, crispy egg rolls, and banh mi.
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.