Is Northwest Lauderhill 3 safe?
Lauderhill, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Northwest Lauderhill 3 as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Northwest Lauderhill 3
“Go with care. Northwest Lauderhill is primarily a suburban mix of residential condo complexes, single-family neighborhoods, and busy commercial strips. While safer than the southern corridors of the city, standard urban caution is recommended, especially in parking lots after dark.”
Local law enforcement in Lauderhill has maintained targeted operations to reduce opportunistic vehicle break-ins and traffic incidents along major commercial corridors like University Drive.
About the area
Northwest Lauderhill is a diverse Broward County community featuring mid-century to 1980s residential enclaves alongside bustling arterial plazas. It is particularly known for its strong Caribbean cultural influence, authentic dining options, and access to local parks.
- Suburban
- Car-Dependent
- Caribbean Culture
- Residential Enclaves
Walking and biking in Northwest Lauderhill 3
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 46/100
There is no municipal bike-share network, and cycling is largely confined to residential side streets due to heavy traffic on major thoroughfares like University Drive.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly quieter residential environment compared to higher-density southern Lauderhill corridors
- Rich concentration of renowned Caribbean bakeries, grocers, and specialty restaurants
- Convenient access to neighborhood parks, recreation centers, and arterial highways
Cons
- Property crime, particularly vehicle theft and break-ins in large parking lots, remains slightly above national medians
- Auto-dominated infrastructure with wide, high-speed thoroughfares that are unfriendly to pedestrians
- Pockets of aging multi-family housing infrastructure and modest median household income levels
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in the residential subdivisions, though individuals can occasionally be observed near major bus transfer points and arterial intersections.
What Northwest Lauderhill 3 is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Active with morning commuters and local dog walkers; residential streets feel calm and safe.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy commercial plazas and transit stops create steady activity; walking around shopping plazas is generally uneventful.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Commercial areas quiet down while restaurants stay busy; situational awareness is prudent in sprawling parking lots.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Streets are largely deserted; walking alone after dark through unlit multi-family complexes or strip malls is not advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) serves the area primarily along major routes such as Route 55 (Commercial Blvd) and Route 88; there is no passenger rail within walking distance, with the nearest Brightline and Tri-Rail stations located several miles east.
Parking is abundant and free in large surface lots serving residential communities and commercial retail centers.
Things to do in Northwest Lauderhill 3
- Play sports, walk the fitness paths, or attend community events at the Lauderhill Sports Park.
- Take a self-guided Caribbean culinary tour exploring authentic Jamaican, Trinidadian, and Haitian eateries along Commercial Boulevard and University Drive.
- Relax and stroll around the scenic lake-adjacent pathways of the Inverrary neighborhood.
Local favorites
- Joy's Roti Delight · Trinidadian Restaurant · 4.2★ (1480)A longstanding local staple known for authentic Trinidadian roti, curry dishes, and doubles.
- Silver Pond · Chinese Restaurant · 4.3★ (860)Popular dining room offering traditional Cantonese fare, seafood specialties, and dim sum.
- Taste Rite Bakery · Bakery · 4.4★ (620)Beloved spot for freshly baked Jamaican hardo bread, spiced buns, and savory meat patties.
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.