Is Northwest Tamarac safe?
Tamarac, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Northwest Tamarac as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Northwest Tamarac
“Go. Northwest Tamarac is a quiet, predominantly suburban and retirement-oriented area that is safe for everyday visitors and residents. Standard precautions regarding vehicle security in shopping plazas are sufficient.”
About the area
Northwest Tamarac is a tranquil suburban district in western Broward County, characterized by canal-laced residential neighborhoods, golf courses, and 55-plus active adult communities like Kings Point. It offers a relaxed, unhurried pace of life with straightforward access to neighboring Coral Springs and the Sawgrass Expressway.
- Quiet Suburb
- Retirement Community
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Northwest Tamarac
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 46/100
There are no municipal bike-share stations; biking is generally safe within gated subdivisions and park paths, but cycling on major multilane thoroughfares lacks protected lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low rates of violent crime compared to broader Broward County averages
- Stable, established residential neighborhoods with high homeownership rates
- Proximity to well-maintained municipal parks, recreation centers, and golf amenities
Cons
- Occasional vehicle burglaries and opportunistic thefts in public shopping center parking lots
- Car-dependent design with limited pedestrian infrastructure on major arterial roads
- Distance from major Broward cultural hubs and beaches
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in Northwest Tamarac, with occasional individuals near major commercial intersections along Commercial Boulevard, but no established encampments.
What Northwest Tamarac is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm with early-morning dog walkers, joggers, and golfers out across the neighborhoods.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Moderate vehicular traffic along commercial thoroughfares like Pine Island Road and Commercial Boulevard, but residential streets remain quiet and safe.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and residential, with pleasant, well-lit subdivisions suitable for evening walks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely low foot traffic and minimal activity; safety risks are low, though isolated commercial parking lots warrant basic awareness.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) operates local bus routes through the area, primarily along Pine Island Road (Route 88) and Commercial Boulevard (Route 55). There is no direct passenger rail service within walking distance, making a car the most practical transit method.
Parking is abundant and free throughout the area, with large surface lots at all strip malls, community centers, and parks.
Things to do in Northwest Tamarac
- Walk the fitness trail and utilize the athletic facilities at Tamarac Sports Complex
- Play a round of golf at the nearby Colony West Golf Club
- Enjoy water recreation and nature walks along the C-14 Canal trail corridors
Local favorites
- Woodmont Country Club · Golf & Country Club · 4.3★ (430)A premier local golf club featuring a championship course and upscale event dining.
- Tijuana Flats · Tex-Mex Restaurant · 4.4★ (920)Popular fast-casual spot serving burritos, tacos, and a large hot sauce bar on Pine Island Road.
- La Granja Tamarac · Peruvian Restaurant · 4.2★ (850)Beloved regional chain serving rotisserie chicken, lomo saltado, and traditional Latin sides.
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.