Is Northeast Miramar safe?
Miramar, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Northeast Miramar as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Northeast Miramar
“Go. Northeast Miramar is an established, working-class suburban area that is generally safe for dining, visiting local parks, and family errands. Exercise basic situational awareness around busy commercial corridors along State Road 7 and Pembroke Road after dark.”
About the area
Northeast Miramar encompasses the older, eastern portion of the city characterized by mid-century single-family ranch homes and strong Caribbean and Hispanic cultural influences. It offers quiet residential neighborhoods alongside active strip-mall corridors full of authentic eateries.
- Suburban Residential
- Caribbean Cultural Hub
- Mid-Century Neighborhoods
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Northeast Miramar
Walk score: 46/100 · Bike score: 52/100
The terrain is flat, but dedicated bike infrastructure is sparse and riders must share high-speed corridors without access to protected regional greenways.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Lower rate of violent crime compared to dense urban centers in neighboring Miami-Dade
- Stable long-term homeownership in established residential subdivisions
- Diverse, highly rated Caribbean and Latin American dining options along main corridors
- Well-maintained municipal parks and athletic facilities like Fairway Park
Cons
- Periodic property crime and vehicle break-ins around retail plazas and major transit corridors
- Older housing stock and lower average household incomes compared to West Miramar
- Heavy, fast-moving traffic on major arterials like State Road 7 and Pembroke Road
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not prominent in residential neighborhoods, though occasional individuals experiencing homelessness or panhandling can be seen near bus stops and commercial plazas on US-441.
What Northeast Miramar is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Calm and residential with locals walking dogs, heading to work, or grabbing breakfast at strip plazas.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Steady suburban traffic with active plazas and safe, family-oriented neighborhood activity.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet in residential subdivisions, though standard alertness is advised around shopping centers on State Road 7.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Subdivision streets are dark and very quiet, while major road junctions see occasional through-traffic and minor loitering.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) provides bus service along routes 18, 28, and the 441 Breeze connecting to regional transit centers; there is no passenger rail or BRT station within walking distance.
Plentiful and free surface parking is available in all retail plazas and municipal parks, and street parking is generally unrestricted on residential blocks.
Things to do in Northeast Miramar
- Enjoy sports facilities, fitness courts, and community spaces at Fairway Park
- Sample authentic Jamaican patties and jerk cuisine along the Miramar Parkway corridor
- Visit neighboring recreational amenities and aquatic centers at Perry Sports Complex
Local favorites
- Dutch Pot Jamaican Restaurant · Caribbean Restaurant · 4.2★ (1100)Popular local counter-serve spot known for generous portions of jerk chicken, oxtail, and plantains.
- Silver Spoon Take Out · Jamaican Restaurant · 4.3★ (510)Longstanding neighborhood staple serving traditional Jamaican curries, stews, and breakfast dishes.
- Juici Patties · Jamaican Bakery & Fast Food · 4.3★ (650)Renowned Caribbean brand offering fresh beef patties, coco bread, and quick lunch combos.
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.