Is Northwest Hallandale Beach safe?
Hallandale Beach, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Northwest Hallandale Beach as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on Northwest Hallandale Beach
“Go with care. Northwest Hallandale Beach is a historic, working-class residential area that experiences higher levels of property crime and occasional violent crime compared to the coastal districts. Daytime visits for local parks and casual dining are generally manageable, but visitors should remain vigilant and avoid walking through unfamiliar residential streets after dark.”
Law enforcement has maintained targeted patrols and community outreach along the Foster Road corridor in response to recurring vehicle break-ins and occasional violent incidents in recent years.
About the area
Northwest Hallandale Beach is an inland, predominantly residential sector situated west of Dixie Highway and south of Pembroke Road. Unlike the resort-heavy coastal side of the city, this area consists of modest single-family homes, duplexes, and local neighborhood retail hubs.
- Residential
- Working-Class
- Historic Community
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Northwest Hallandale Beach
Walk score: 62/100 · Bike score: 56/100
Dedicated cycling lanes are limited within interior neighborhood streets, and regional bike-share programs are primarily concentrated eastward toward the oceanfront.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Community amenities including renovated public spaces like Foster Park
- Convenient driving access to Interstate 95 and major regional thoroughfares
- Close proximity to extensive commercial shopping centers along Hallandale Beach Boulevard
Cons
- Higher rates of property crime, larceny, and vehicle theft relative to the Broward County median
- Elevated poverty rate exceeding 20% alongside lower median household incomes
- Lack of pedestrian-focused nightlife, tourist infrastructure, and well-lit evening corridors
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is modest and mostly concentrated around major commercial intersections and bus stops along Hallandale Beach Boulevard and Pembroke Road rather than deep within residential blocks.
What Northwest Hallandale Beach is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Relatively calm as residents commute and local businesses open, with low safety concern during daylight hours.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Moderate street and commercial activity around community centers and shopping strips with generally safe conditions.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Activity winds down quickly as daylight fades, requiring elevated awareness around commercial corridors.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Walking alone is not recommended due to sporadic crime, poorly lit residential blocks, and minimal street traffic.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) provides bus service along primary arterials via Routes 28 and 105, alongside the City of Hallandale Beach Community Shuttle. The nearest passenger rail hub is the Hollywood Tri-Rail station located roughly three miles to the north.
Residential street parking is typically unrestricted and readily available, while commercial centers along the perimeter offer ample free surface lot parking.
Things to do in Northwest Hallandale Beach
- Recreate or play basketball at the newly renovated Foster Park Community Center
- Sample authentic Caribbean takeout and soul food along the Foster Road corridor
- Shop at neighborhood retail plazas along Hallandale Beach Boulevard and Pembroke Road
Local favorites
- Dutch Pot Jamaican Restaurant · Jamaican Restaurant · 4.1★ (860)Popular local counter-serve fixture known for jerk chicken, curry goat, and hearty Caribbean platters.
- Foster Park Community Center · Public Park · 4.4★ (195)Neighborhood gathering space with illuminated basketball courts, a playground, and community programming.
- See Through Chinese Restaurant · Chinese Restaurant · 4.2★ (330)Longstanding neighborhood staple offering traditional Chinese-American takeout favorites.
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.