Is Northeast Sunrise safe?
Sunrise, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Northeast Sunrise as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Northeast Sunrise
“Go. Northeast Sunrise is a settled, working-to-middle-class suburban neighborhood that is generally safe for everyday visits. While arterial shopping corridors see routine property crime like vehicle break-ins, residential subdivisions are quiet and peaceful. Visitors should exercise standard awareness around busy commercial plazas after dark.”
Recent local reports primarily focus on regional traffic safety enforcement on Oakland Park Boulevard and routine suburban property crime awareness initiatives by the Sunrise Police Department.
About the area
Northeast Sunrise is an established suburban community in Broward County featuring mid-century single-family ranch homes, canals, and convenient neighborhood commercial centers. It is predominantly residential with a diverse demographic profile and easy road access to central Broward amenities.
- Suburban
- Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Diverse
Walking and biking in Northeast Sunrise
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There is no municipal bike-share program, and cycling is mostly limited to quiet neighborhood residential streets due to wide, high-speed arterial thoroughfares lacking dedicated protected bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Established, quiet residential subdivisions with stable homeownership rates.
- Convenient access to diverse independent dining and everyday retail plazas.
- Close proximity to community amenities, athletic fields, and local parks like Roarke Hall.
Cons
- Higher rates of vehicle break-ins and retail larceny along major commercial arterials.
- Lower median household income and higher poverty pockets compared to western master-planned Sunrise communities.
- Suburban design with high-speed multi-lane roads creates pedestrian safety hazards.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the residential communities, though individuals experiencing homelessness or occasional panhandling can be observed near transit shelters and strip mall plazas along major arterial crossroads.
What Northeast Sunrise is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and safe, with locals commuting and walking dogs through neighborhood cul-de-sacs.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Steady commercial traffic along primary roads with quiet residential streets remaining secure.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Subdued suburban atmosphere; well-lit plazas stay moderately busy with standard safety.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and largely deserted on foot; unlit corridors and plaza lots warrant standard precautions.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) operates local bus routes through the area, notably Route 72 along Oakland Park Boulevard and Route 81 along University Drive. There is no direct rail station in Sunrise; the nearest passenger rail is the Fort Lauderdale Tri-Rail station located approximately 8 miles east.
Parking is exceptionally straightforward with vast, free surface parking lots across all shopping plazas and ample private residential driveways.
Things to do in Northeast Sunrise
- Enjoy outdoor sports, playgrounds, and recreational courts at Roarke Hall Park.
- Sample authentic Caribbean, Latin, and soul food eateries along Oakland Park Boulevard.
- Take a short drive west to explore the nature paths and lakeside boardwalks at Welleby Park.
Local favorites
- Dutch Pot Jamaican Restaurant · Jamaican Restaurant · 4.1★ (1450)Popular local counter-serve destination known for authentic jerk chicken, curry goat, and hearty sides.
- Scuotto's Pizza Cafe · Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (820)Casual, enduring family-run pizzeria dishing up New York-style pies, pastas, and calzones.
- Juana La Cubana Cafe · Cuban Cafe · 4.6★ (530)Down-to-earth spot serving traditional pressed Cuban sandwiches, empanadas, and strong cafe con leche.
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.