Is Northwest Davie safe?
Davie, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Northwest Davie as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Northwest Davie
“Go. Northwest Davie is an exceptionally safe, tranquil suburban and equestrian enclave with very low violent crime. Visitors can comfortably explore its expansive public parks, ranches, and residential communities with minimal safety concerns.”
About the area
Northwest Davie is characterized by sprawling equestrian estates, master-planned residential subdivisions, and extensive parkland in western Broward County. The neighborhood maintains a semi-rural, relaxed ambiance while offering swift access to major regional thoroughfares like I-595 and I-75.
- Equestrian / Semi-Rural
- Quiet Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Northwest Davie
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 42/100
There is no bike-share program, but cyclists can access parts of the Davie Multi-Use Trail system and paths along the C-11 canal.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are exceptionally low and well below county and national benchmarks
- Affluent economic profile with high median household incomes and strong homeownership rates
- Well-maintained public green spaces and active local police presence
Cons
- Extreme car dependency with sparse pedestrian infrastructure along high-speed corridors
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle burglaries in park trailheads and retail parking plazas
- Limited street lighting along rural and equestrian roadways after dark
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Northwest Davie, with only occasional transient individuals or panhandling near major expressway off-ramps on I-595.
What Northwest Davie is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and inviting as residents jog, cycle, and tend to horses along multi-use paths.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and secure across subdivisions, with mild activity centered around neighborhood shopping plazas and parks.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Peaceful and low-key with minimal foot traffic and safe conditions throughout commercial and residential areas.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Exceptionally quiet with virtually no street activity; walking unlit roads is unadvisable due to vehicular traffic rather than crime.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by Broward County Transit (BCT) with limited service along major perimeter corridors like SR 84 and University Drive; there is no direct rail connection, making personal vehicles essential.
Parking is completely hassle-free with ample, free surface lot parking available at all parks, plazas, and community facilities.
Things to do in Northwest Davie
- Hike, jog, or horseback ride through the scenic trails at Robbins Open Space Preserve
- Shop for fresh local produce and specialty foods at Brothers Farmers Market
- Participate in recreational sports and fitness activities at the expansive Bamford Sports Complex
Local favorites
- Vienna Wine Bar · European Restaurant · 4.6★ (750)An intimate fine-dining venue serving European-inspired dishes paired with a curated international wine list.
- Brothers Farmers Market · Farmers Market · 4.7★ (1150)A longstanding local market offering an abundant selection of fresh produce, baked goods, and specialty groceries.
- Scuotto's Pizza Cafe · Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (620)A relaxed neighborhood eatery serving classic New York-style pies, pastas, and traditional Italian comfort food.
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.