Is Oakland Grove safe?
Miami, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Oakland Grove as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Oakland Grove
“Go with care. Oakland Grove is predominantly a quiet, residential enclave of North Miami with tree-lined streets and modest single-family homes. While violent crime within the residential blocks is relatively low, property crime, vehicle break-ins, and activity along bordering major commercial avenues warrant standard urban awareness.”
About the area
Oakland Grove is a settled residential community located in North Miami, bordered by vibrant commercial corridors and adjacent to Biscayne Park. The neighborhood features mid-century ranch homes, lush greenery, and easy access to local parks and Biscayne Boulevard amenities. Visitors generally pass through for local neighborhood dining or as a peaceful base near North Miami attractions.
- Residential
- Suburban Feel
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Oakland Grove
Walk score: 58/100 · Bike score: 54/100
Dedicated bike lanes are sparse on interior streets, but residential roads have low vehicle speeds; Biscayne Trail and Biscayne Park's quiet paved avenues provide nearby leisure biking.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Lower violent crime rate compared to denser surrounding North Miami urban corridors
- High rate of residential homeownership contributing to a stable, neighborly atmosphere
- Convenient driving access to Biscayne Boulevard shopping and coastal causeways
Cons
- Elevated risk of vehicular property crime and opportunistic thefts overnight
- Commercial borders along West Dixie Highway and NE 6th Avenue experience intermittent loitering and higher crime calls
- Pockets of lower household income and aging infrastructure in adjacent tracts
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the interior residential blocks of Oakland Grove, though occasional unhoused individuals and panhandling can be observed along the major bus stops of West Dixie Highway and NE 125th Street.
What Oakland Grove is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and calm, with residents walking dogs and low traffic across interior residential streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Generally active and safe, with standard suburban traffic and delivery vehicles moving through.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet on interior residential roads, though lighting can be dim; commercial borders remain active.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Streets are deserted and dimly lit; walking alone is not recommended due to isolated vehicle break-ins.
Transit, parking and getting around
Miami-Dade Transit operates bus routes including Route 9 and Route 10 along nearby arterials like NE 6th Ave and Biscayne Blvd; the nearest Brightline/Metrorail connections require a 15-20 minute drive or bus connection.
Street parking is generally free and accessible along residential lanes, and local commercial strip centers offer ample free surface parking.
Things to do in Oakland Grove
- Stroll or picnic at the nearby Enchanted Forest Elaine Gordon Park
- Explore the contemporary art exhibitions at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) just minutes away
- Shop and sample local Caribbean and Haitian bakeries along nearby NE 125th Street
Local favorites
- Clancy's Bagels · Bakery / Bagel Shop · 4.6★ (380)A neighborhood staple serving fresh New York-style kettle-boiled bagels and breakfast sandwiches.
- Captain Jim's Seafood Market & Restaurant · Seafood Restaurant · 4.4★ (1250)Long-running, casual counter-service market and eatery known for fresh local fish and stone crab.
- Cane A Sucre · Bistro / Cafe · 4.7★ (410)Charming artisan bistro nearby offering gourmet sandwiches, burgers, and inventive lunch plates.
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.