Is Northwest Andover Golf Estates safe?
Miami Gardens, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Northwest Andover Golf Estates as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Northwest Andover Golf Estates
“Go with care. Northwest Andover Golf Estates is a quiet, primarily residential suburban pocket, but visitors should stay mindful of property crimes and surrounding area dynamics. Standard situational awareness is recommended, especially after dark.”
Citywide crime reduction initiatives by Miami Gardens Police have contributed to declining violent crime rates across residential sectors in recent years.
About the area
Northwest Andover Golf Estates is an established, car-centric residential neighborhood in northeast Miami Gardens characterized by single-family homes, townhomes, and proximity to major commuter routes. It offers a calm residential atmosphere buffered from heavy commercial traffic, though it borders higher-activity transit corridors along US-441.
- Suburban
- Quiet Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Oriented
Walking and biking in Northwest Andover Golf Estates
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 44/100
There is no municipal bike-share station in the immediate neighborhood; cycling is mostly confined to residential side streets due to fast traffic on perimeter thoroughfares.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Primarily owner-occupied residential enclave with low pedestrian foot traffic
- Close highway access to the Florida Turnpike, I-95, and Hard Rock Stadium
- Relatively stable middle-income homeownership base with active neighborhood associations
Cons
- Incidents of vehicle break-ins and property theft typical of south Florida suburban corridors
- Car-dependent layout with minimal commercial amenities within walking distance
- Proximity to higher-crime arterial corridors along State Road 7 / US-441
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within the interior residential streets, though occasional panhandling is seen at major commercial intersections along US-441 and County Line Road.
What Northwest Andover Golf Estates is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents heading to work, walking dogs, or school commuting.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Low-traffic and quiet, feeling secure and typical for a residential suburban tract.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Subdued and calm, though streets have limited pedestrian lighting away from main access roads.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet with minimal activity; avoid lingering in unlit vehicle parking areas or street corners.
Transit, parking and getting around
Miami-Dade Transit (Metrobus) operates routes 22 and 77 along nearby US-441 / NW 2nd Avenue; the nearest commuter rail connection is the Golden Glades Tri-Rail station located roughly 4 miles south.
Driveway and residential street parking are readily available with no meters, though visitors should follow posted HOA and street regulations.
Things to do in Northwest Andover Golf Estates
- Catch a game, concert, or Formula 1 race at nearby Hard Rock Stadium
- Enjoy casual sports and dining with friends at Topgolf Miami Gardens
- Walk or jog along neighborhood paths near the local lakes and canal green spaces
Local favorites
- Lorna's Caribbean & American Grille · Caribbean Restaurant · 4.4★ (1250)Popular local eatery serving generous portions of classic Jamaican and Bahamian favorites.
- Topgolf Miami Gardens · Entertainment & Sports Bar · 4.5★ (4800)Modern driving range complex featuring private hitting bays, food, and drinks.
- Awash Ethiopian Restaurant · Ethiopian Restaurant · 4.7★ (1150)Acclaimed dining spot known for rich stews, injera platters, and traditional coffee ceremonies.
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.