Is Northeast The Hammocks safe?
The Hammocks, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Northeast The Hammocks as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Northeast The Hammocks
“Go. Northeast The Hammocks is a quiet, well-maintained suburban community in southwest Miami-Dade County that offers high baseline safety. Violent crime is rare, making it very secure for families and visitors seeking residential peace or outdoor recreation along the neighborhood lake paths.”
The community has seen enhanced HOA oversight and municipal attention following the high-profile 2022-2023 legal overhaul of The Hammocks Homeowners Association board.
About the area
Northeast The Hammocks is a master-planned residential enclave centered around scenic lakes, greenway paths, and residential subdivisions. It features a predominantly Hispanic middle-class population, quiet cul-de-sacs, and convenient access to Kendall-area shopping centers.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet
- Lakeside
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Northeast The Hammocks
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 58/100
The Hammocks features a dedicated multi-mile paved path system winding around community lakes, though formal public bike-share kiosks are not present.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to the greater Miami-Dade average
- Extensive network of lighted multi-use paths winding around community lakes
- Strong middle-class economic stability with high homeownership rates and well-kept subdivisions
- Close proximity to suburban retail centers, grocery stores, and medical clinics along Kendall Drive
Cons
- Suburban sprawl makes navigation heavily reliant on a personal vehicle
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked car break-ins
- Heavy arterial traffic along SW 88th Street (Kendall Drive) during peak commute hours
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent in the residential areas, with only occasional individuals seen near major commercial intersections along Kendall Drive.
What Northeast The Hammocks is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with joggers, dog walkers, and school commuters utilizing the lakeside trails in a very safe environment.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm residential atmosphere with standard neighborhood traffic and safe conditions for pedestrians.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Subdued suburban vibe where families stroll neighborhood paths; commercial plazas remain active and secure.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and dark with very minimal foot traffic; streets are generally safe but require standard suburban awareness.
Transit, parking and getting around
Miami-Dade Transit operates local bus routes like Route 88 along Kendall Drive connecting eastward toward Dadeland North Metrorail Station (approx. 8 miles away); there is no direct rail station within walking distance.
Parking is abundant and free in private driveways, residential HOA assigned spots, and large shopping center surface parking lots.
Things to do in Northeast The Hammocks
- Jog or bike along the scenic Hammocks Trail looping around community lakes
- Enjoy outdoor sports and picnic areas at Hammocks Community Park
- Shop and dine on Latin American cuisine at nearby Kendall retail plazas
Local favorites
- Novecento Kendall · Argentine Restaurant · 4.5★ (1250)Polished bistro serving Argentine-inspired steaks, empanadas, and pasta dishes.
- Super Arepa Kendall · Venezuelan Restaurant · 4.6★ (820)Popular casual spot famous for stuffed arepas, patacones, and Venezuelan fast casual favorites.
- Pinecrest Bakery - Kendall · Cuban Bakery · 4.3★ (1100)24/7 Cuban bakery offering fresh pastelitos, sandwiches, espresso, and custom cakes.
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.