Is Northwest Lauderhill 2 safe?
Lauderhill, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Northwest Lauderhill 2 as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on Northwest Lauderhill 2
“Go with care. Northwest Lauderhill consists largely of residential communities, condo complexes, and retail corridors that are generally calm during the day. However, elevated property crime and sporadic violent incidents along nearby commercial arterials mean visitors should exercise standard urban precautions, particularly after dark.”
Recent regional news coverage has highlighted Broward County and local law enforcement operations addressing property theft and localized disturbances near commercial plazas.
About the area
Northwest Lauderhill is a dense, culturally diverse suburban sector of central Broward County known for its strong Caribbean community presence, mid-century housing, and condominium developments. It offers straightforward access to shopping plazas, neighborhood parks, and regional transit corridors along University Drive.
- Suburban
- Diverse
- Residential
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Northwest Lauderhill 2
Walk score: 52/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There are no public bike-share programs in the immediate area. Cycling is mostly confined to sidewalks and shared road lanes on busy corridors, with limited dedicated bike paths.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Diverse array of well-regarded Caribbean bakeries, grocery markets, and casual restaurants
- Numerous gated residential pockets and active homeowner/condo communities
- Convenient driving access to key thoroughfares including University Drive and Oakland Park Boulevard
Cons
- Property crime rates, notably vehicle break-ins and package theft, exceed national averages
- Occasional violent crime reports along major transit and retail corridors in broader central Lauderhill
- Older multifamily rental complexes with varying levels of exterior lighting and maintenance
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in interior residential neighborhoods, though individuals may occasionally be seen near major bus stops and retail intersections along University Drive. Encampments are not prominent in this section.
What Northwest Lauderhill 2 is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Mornings are calm and quiet as residents commute and local strip center businesses open.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Afternoons see steady vehicle traffic along major roads and routine activity around shopping plazas.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Evenings are generally peaceful inside residential subdivisions, though darker commercial lots warrant caution.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Late nights are very quiet on residential streets, but walking alone near unlit corridors carries elevated safety risk.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) provides bus service along primary arterials via Routes 2, 72, and 88. The nearest Tri-Rail station (Cypress Creek) is roughly 6 miles to the east and requires a connecting bus or rideshare.
Parking is abundant and almost entirely free in plaza lots and residential guest spaces. Street parking is restricted in many condominium complexes according to association rules.
Things to do in Northwest Lauderhill 2
- Enjoy outdoor sports, walking paths, and community amenities at nearby Wolk Park
- Sample authentic West Indian culinary specialties and baked goods along University Drive
- Visit Central Broward Regional Park & Stadium just south for cricket matches and cultural festivals
Local favorites
- Dutch Pot Jamaican Restaurant · Jamaican Restaurant · 4.2★ (2450)Popular counter-serve outpost famous for jerk chicken, oxtail, and hearty Caribbean sides.
- Joy's Roti Delight · Trinidadian Restaurant · 4.4★ (1320)Long-running neighborhood staple serving authentic Trini doubles, curry goat, and fresh roti.
- Lallos West Indian Supermarket · Grocery Store · 4.3★ (680)Bustling specialty grocer stocked with imported Caribbean produce, fresh spices, and baked goods.
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.