Is Plantation Isles safe?
Plantation, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Plantation Isles as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Plantation Isles
“Go. Plantation Isles is an established, tranquil waterfront residential community with low violent crime rates and well-kept homes. Visitors will find a peaceful suburban environment, though standard vehicle safety precautions apply along border thoroughfares.”
About the area
Plantation Isles is an attractive canal-front neighborhood in Plantation, Florida, known for its boating access and mid-century single-family homes. It offers a quiet, relaxed residential atmosphere bordered by convenient shopping corridors along Broward Boulevard and State Road 7.
- Suburban / Waterfront
- Quiet & Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Plantation Isles
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 52/100
There are no dedicated bike-share hubs within the neighborhood, but quiet residential streets provide comfortable neighborhood biking connecting to bike lanes on major cross-streets.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low violent crime rates relative to the wider Broward County metro area
- High rate of homeownership and well-maintained residential properties
- Quiet canal-lined streets with minimal cut-through traffic
- Convenient access to regional highways including Florida's Turnpike and I-595
Cons
- Occasional vehicle burglaries reported along perimeter thoroughfares
- Largely car-dependent with very few commercial amenities inside the neighborhood itself
- Lack of continuous sidewalks on some interior residential lanes
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a significant presence within the interior residential streets of Plantation Isles, though occasional individuals may be seen along major commercial intersections on State Road 7.
What Plantation Isles is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and bright with residents walking dogs and heading out on commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe with light local traffic and service vehicles navigating the neighborhood.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding-down period; very comfortable for walking along residential streets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and low-traffic interior streets; remains generally safe, though standard suburban awareness is advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) provides bus service along the perimeter via Route 22 on Broward Boulevard and Route 18 along State Road 7; the nearest rail connection is the Fort Lauderdale Tri-Rail/Brightline stations roughly 5 miles east.
Street parking is generally easy for visitors on residential roadways, and most homes feature private driveways; commercial strip centers nearby offer ample free surface parking.
Things to do in Plantation Isles
- Enjoy paddleboarding or boating along the extensive canal network connecting to the New River
- Visit nearby Plantation Historical Museum and botanical gardens for local history exhibits
- Explore athletic facilities and green spaces at nearby Plantation Central Park
Local favorites
- Mustard Seed Bistro · American Bistro · 4.6★ (820)Popular local bistro serving creative New American dishes, fine wine, and decadent desserts.
- Jacaranda Pizzeria · Pizza Restaurant · 4.5★ (410)Casual neighborhood spot offering classic New York-style pies, calzones, and Italian entrees.
- Vienna Wine Bar · European Restaurant · 4.6★ (690)Cozy European dining room offering Austrian-inspired plates and an extensive curated wine list.
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.