Is South Cooper City safe?
Cooper City, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates South Cooper City as “Go”.
Gogo's take on South Cooper City
“Go. South Cooper City is an exceptionally safe, affluent suburban community with some of the lowest crime rates in Broward County. Visitors have virtually no personal safety concerns, though you will need a personal vehicle to get around comfortably.”
About the area
South Cooper City is a peaceful, master-planned suburban enclave known for its quiet residential streets, excellent schools, and well-maintained public parks. Located just south of Stirling Road, the area consists primarily of manicured single-family developments and neighborhood retail plazas.
- Quiet Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Safe & Residential
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in South Cooper City
Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There are no municipal bike-share kiosks in the neighborhood. While subdivision interior roads are pleasant for leisure cycling, riding on major perimeter arteries like Stirling or Palm requires caution due to vehicular speeds.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Consistently ranks among the lowest violent and property crime jurisdictions in South Florida.
- Strong economic baseline with median household incomes exceeding $115,000 and homeownership above 85%.
- Clean, well-maintained parks, sports fields, and family-oriented amenities.
Cons
- Severe car dependency with high-speed multi-lane thoroughfares dividing residential areas.
- Occasional opportunistic property offenses, mainly unlocked vehicle burglaries overnight.
- Sparse public transit connections and lack of walkable entertainment or nightlife districts.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in South Cooper City. There are no encampments or panhandling hubs within the neighborhood.
What South Cooper City is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with joggers, cyclists, dog walkers, and light school commute traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet in subdivisions, with standard suburban traffic around shopping plazas and park spaces.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Safe and relaxing, with residents strolling through subdivisions and families gathering around sports facilities.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and dark with virtually zero foot traffic, remaining exceptionally safe.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) provides limited service in the area via routes along major corridors like Route 16 on Stirling Road. The nearest passenger rail access is the Sheridan Street Tri-Rail station, located roughly 7 miles east.
Parking is completely hassle-free, universally free, and abundant in commercial strip plazas, community parks, and private driveways. HOAs strictly regulate overnight on-street parking in subdivisions.
Things to do in South Cooper City
- Enjoy the playgrounds, athletic fields, and walking paths at Cooper City Sports Complex.
- Visit the nearby Brian Piccolo Sports Park & Velodrome for cycling, tennis, and walking trails.
- Spend an afternoon enjoying ice cream and local casual dining along the Stirling Road corridor.
Local favorites
- Vienna Wine Bar · European Restaurant & Wine Bar · 4.6★ (680)Cozy, upscale European dining room serving refined Continental classics and an extensive international wine list.
- Tin Cup Sports Bar & Grill · Sports Bar · 4.3★ (850)Casual neighborhood staple offering classic pub fare, draft beers, and wall-to-wall sports screens.
- Sundaes Ice Cream · Ice Cream Shop · 4.7★ (520)Longstanding local ice cream parlor dishing out dozens of homemade flavors, milkshakes, and sundaes.
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.