Is Ridgeview safe?
Coral Springs, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Ridgeview as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Ridgeview
“Go. Ridgeview is an exceptionally safe and quiet suburban neighborhood in Coral Springs with minimal violent crime and well-maintained properties. Visitors will experience a comfortable, family-oriented atmosphere, though having a personal vehicle is essential for getting around.”
About the area
Ridgeview is a tranquil residential community located in the planned city of Coral Springs, characterized by landscaped yards, single-family homes, and low-traffic streets. It offers classic South Florida suburban living with convenient driving access to local parks, cultural centers, and retail corridors.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet / Peaceful
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Ridgeview
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 56/100
There is no formal bike-share program, but flat topography and residential sidewalks provide casual riding access to local city parks and neighborhood schools.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are substantially lower than Florida and national benchmarks
- High homeownership rate and stable household median incomes supporting well-kept properties
- Close proximity to high-quality public parks and municipal recreational facilities
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with few commercial amenities within immediate walking distance
- Occasional opportunistic property theft such as unlocked vehicle burglaries
- Sparse public transit options linking directly into the neighborhood interior
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within Ridgeview, with only sporadic panhandling observed near major arterial retail intersections outside the neighborhood core.
What Ridgeview is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe with residents walking dogs, jogging, and heading out on morning commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet with low vehicle traffic and occasional deliveries across residential streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and family-centered as neighbors return home and children play outdoors.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Exceptionally quiet and dark, with almost no foot traffic and minimal safety risks beyond standard nighttime vigilance.
Transit, parking and getting around
Transit is provided by Broward County Transit (BCT) with routes like Route 88 running along outer thoroughfares; regional Tri-Rail stations in Deerfield Beach and Pompano Beach require a 15-to-20-minute drive.
Parking is abundant and free, utilizing private residential driveways, open curb parking, and large surface lots at surrounding shopping centers.
Things to do in Ridgeview
- Spend an afternoon enjoying sports facilities, walking paths, and green spaces at nearby Mullins Park
- Explore exhibits and workshops at the Coral Springs Museum of Art just a short drive away
- Browse local dining and retail shops along University Drive and Sample Road
Local favorites
- Tavolino Della Notte · Italian Restaurant · 4.6★ (1520)A popular local spot serving upscale Italian classics alongside live entertainment and signature cocktails.
- The Cook and The Cork · New American Restaurant · 4.7★ (680)An acclaimed chef-driven eatery offering seasonal small plates and curated wine pairings.
- Runyon's · Steakhouse · 4.6★ (910)A longtime Coral Springs staple serving prime steaks and seafood in a traditional piano-bar setting.
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.