Is Northwest Country Club safe?
Country Club, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Northwest Country Club as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Northwest Country Club
“Go. Northwest Country Club is a calm, predominantly residential suburban community in northwest Miami-Dade County that offers a secure environment with established subdivisions and gated pockets. Violent crime is relatively low compared to neighboring regional hubs, making it very safe for daytime visits and quiet stays. Standard vigilance regarding vehicle security is all that is typically required.”
About the area
Northwest Country Club is a classic South Florida suburban neighborhood characterized by manicured subdivisions, golf course surroundings, and quiet residential enclaves. Visitors will find a family-centric, predominantly Hispanic middle-class community with convenient access to major thoroughfares like I-75 and the Palmetto Expressway. While it offers limited nightlife or tourist attractions, it serves as a peaceful, safe suburban base.
- Suburban Enclave
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet / Residential
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Northwest Country Club
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 44/100
There is no municipal bike-share program in the neighborhood; cycling is best suited for quiet residential side streets rather than busy perimeter thoroughfares.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Lower violent crime rates compared to broader northern Miami-Dade County
- Stable economic base with high rates of homeownership and well-kept properties
- Quiet, family-friendly subdivisions with minimal through-traffic
Cons
- Car-dependent design with limited walkability outside residential pockets
- Occasional opportunistic property crime, such as vehicle break-ins in residential driveways
- Heavy traffic congestion along perimeter corridors like NW 186th Street during rush hours
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a significant presence within residential subdivisions, though occasional individuals may be seen near major strip mall intersections along NW 186th Street.
What Northwest Country Club is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents jogging, walking pets, and beginning their morning commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and very safe across residential lanes, with moderate commercial traffic concentrated on main arterials.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and secure as residents return home; neighborhood streets see minimal pedestrian movement.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low activity with virtually empty streets; remains generally safe, though standard vehicle-locking precautions apply.
Transit, parking and getting around
Miami-Dade Transit operates local bus routes like Route 183 and Route 75 along NW 186th Street, but there is no direct Metrorail station within walking distance.
Parking is readily available and free throughout the area, accommodated via private driveways, residential guest parking, and commercial surface plazas.
Things to do in Northwest Country Club
- Play a round of golf at the historic 36-hole Country Club of Miami facility
- Relax and walk the green pathways around nearby Country Club Park
- Sample authentic Latin and Caribbean cuisine at plazas along Miami Gardens Drive
Local favorites
- Country Club of Miami · Golf Club & Recreation · 4.1★ (960)Historic public golf facility featuring two 18-hole championship courses and practice facilities.
- Trattoria Pampered Chef · Italian Restaurant · 4.6★ (430)Cozy neighborhood spot serving classic Italian pasta, seafood dishes, and pizza.
- Cancun Grill · Mexican Restaurant · 4.3★ (1580)Longstanding local eatery offering traditional Mexican fare, tableside guacamole, and margaritas.
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.