Is Northwest The Hammocks safe?
The Hammocks, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Northwest The Hammocks as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Northwest The Hammocks
“Go. Northwest The Hammocks is a quiet, family-oriented master-planned community in West Kendall characterized by very low rates of violent crime. While mostly residential and car-dependent, it is safe, peaceful, and well-kept for visitors staying in the area.”
The community received major media attention over an extensive former HOA board fraud case, but day-to-day physical safety and neighborhood security remain consistently strong.
About the area
Northwest The Hammocks is an expansive suburban neighborhood featuring peaceful artificial lakes, greenways, and residential subdivisions. It sits in southwest Miami-Dade County, providing a relaxed, self-contained suburban lifestyle centered around neighborhood parks and local strip plazas.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Lakeside
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Northwest The Hammocks
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 56/100
The community boasts nearly seven miles of dedicated multi-use paved trails surrounding its interior lakes, though there is no municipal bike-share service.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to Miami-Dade County averages.
- Strong middle-class economic stability with high owner-occupancy and well-kept properties.
- Miles of continuous, well-lit paved walking and jogging paths looping around community lakes.
Cons
- High car dependence with considerable traffic congestion during peak rush hours.
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked car burglaries.
- Far distance and lack of rapid transit to central Miami, Wynwood, and coastal beaches.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Northwest The Hammocks, with no encampments or panhandling found in residential subdivisions or local parks.
What Northwest The Hammocks is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents jogging, exercising dogs, and commuting along the lake paths.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm residential atmosphere with standard suburban traffic near schools and local plazas.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and secure, with families walking along the lakes and locals dining out.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and quiet subdivisions with virtually no foot traffic or street safety concerns.
Transit, parking and getting around
Miami-Dade Transit operates local Metrobus routes like the 88 and 104 along Kendall Drive and SW 104th Street, but the nearest rapid transit rail station (Dadeland South Metrorail) is over 10 miles to the east.
Parking is completely free and widely available in open commercial surface lots, private driveways, and designated HOA visitor spaces.
Things to do in Northwest The Hammocks
- Jog or stroll along the Hammocks Community Lake Trail looping scenic residential waterways.
- Relax, play tennis, or use the open sports fields at Hammocks Community Park.
- Explore authentic Latin American bakeries, cafes, and Peruvian eateries along Kendall Drive.
Local favorites
- Empanada Harry's Bakery & Cafe · Bakery · 4.8★ (1420)Popular local bakery crafting diverse regional Latin American empanadas and gourmet pastries.
- Finka Table & Tap · Gastropub · 4.5★ (4150)Renowned rustic gastropub serving an inventive fusion of Cuban, Peruvian, and Korean dishes.
- Chef Adrianne's Vineyard Restaurant and Bar · New American Restaurant · 4.6★ (3280)Upscale Napa Valley-inspired destination known for bold flavors and extensive wine selections.
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.