Is South Andover Lakes Estates safe?
Miami Gardens, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates South Andover Lakes Estates as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on South Andover Lakes Estates
“Go with care. South Andover Lakes Estates is a quiet, primarily residential enclave in eastern Miami Gardens that is generally calm and safe for daytime visits. However, proximity to higher-crime commercial corridors along US-441 and elevated regional property crime rates mean visitors should remain alert, especially at night.”
Citywide implementation of license plate readers and expanded police patrols have helped reduce violent crime incidents across eastern Miami Gardens residential pockets.
About the area
South Andover Lakes Estates is a suburban residential neighborhood in Miami Gardens characterized by single-family homes, modest townhouses, and small residential cul-de-sacs. It is completely residential in its interior, serving primarily as a bedroom community with quick access to the Golden Glades interchange and Florida's Turnpike.
- Suburban
- Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet
Walking and biking in South Andover Lakes Estates
Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 41/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes or municipal bike-share stations in the immediate neighborhood, so cycling is limited to shared residential roads.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Predominantly residential area with low vehicular through-traffic
- Solid homeownership base that fosters a stable community feel
- Close access to major commuter highways including I-95 and the Palmetto Expressway
Cons
- Susceptible to opportunistic property crimes like vehicle break-ins
- Bordered by major commercial corridors with higher reported incident rates
- Car-dependent layout with scarce walkable amenities or services
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is negligible within the interior residential streets, though panhandling is occasionally observed at busy intersections along nearby US-441 and NW 199th Street.
What South Andover Lakes Estates is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents heading to work and morning dog walkers along neighborhood streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Low-key and tranquil with minimal street activity and safe conditions for walking.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding-down period, though reduced lighting on some streets warrants awareness.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very deserted with virtually no pedestrian foot traffic; locking vehicles and staying aware of surroundings is advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
Miami-Dade Transit operates bus route 22 along the nearby NW 2nd Avenue corridor, but rail transit is distant, with the Golden Glades Tri-Rail station located about 5 miles south.
Parking is readily available via private driveways and open residential street parking without meter fees.
Things to do in South Andover Lakes Estates
- Walk or exercise around the green spaces at nearby Andover Park
- Attend major concerts and sporting events at nearby Hard Rock Stadium
- Sample authentic Jamaican and Caribbean cuisine along County Line Road
Local favorites
- Lorna's Caribbean & American Grille · Caribbean Restaurant · 4.3★ (2150)A popular neighborhood staple serving hearty portions of jerk chicken, oxtail, and curry goat.
- Sunday's Eatery · Soul Food Restaurant · 4.2★ (1620)Well-known local eatery offering classic comfort dishes, fried seafood, and soul food sides.
- Topgolf Miami Gardens · Sports & Entertainment · 4.4★ (4900)Sprawling entertainment complex featuring high-tech driving ranges, casual dining, and drinks.
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.