Is South Coral Springs 3 safe?
Coral Springs, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates South Coral Springs 3 as “Go”.
Gogo's take on South Coral Springs 3
“Go. South Coral Springs is a safe, quiet, and family-centric suburban community with violent crime rates well below regional and national benchmarks. Visitors have virtually nothing to worry about during day or evening visits, provided they exercise normal common sense regarding locking vehicles in retail parking lots.”
About the area
South Coral Springs is a quintessential master-planned South Florida suburb marked by tranquil residential subdivisions, interconnected canal ways, and neighborhood strip centers. It offers a relaxed, clean environment oriented around community parks, family recreation, and local dining.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet / Residential
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in South Coral Springs 3
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There is no public bike-share program, but local roads are flat with standard sidewalks and occasional designated bike lanes along major multi-lane thoroughfares.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than Broward County and national averages
- High median household incomes and stable, well-maintained residential properties
- Active, well-resourced municipal policing and fast emergency response times
- Abundant green spaces, sports facilities, and quiet neighborhood streets
Cons
- Periodic opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle break-ins
- High car dependency requiring driving for almost all daily errands
- Limited late-night entertainment and pedestrian-oriented destinations
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is very low, with only occasional transient individuals observed near major commercial intersections on Atlantic Boulevard or University Drive.
What South Coral Springs 3 is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with school traffic, morning dog walkers, and joggers on subdivision sidewalks.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Bustling around commercial plazas and shopping centers with a very safe and orderly suburban feel.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and family-friendly, with steady dining traffic at local strip malls and quiet residential streets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet with minimal activity; residential streets are dark but remain low-risk for crime.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) provides bus service along primary arterials via Route 2 (University Drive) and Route 42 (Atlantic Boulevard); the nearest commuter rail stations (Tri-Rail or Brightline) require a 20-30 minute drive east.
Parking is exceptionally easy and universally free, with extensive open surface lots at all commercial centers and ample driveway space in residential zones.
Things to do in South Coral Springs 3
- Enjoy the athletic fields, walking paths, and aquatic facilities at Cypress Park
- Explore the local dining and shopping plazas along University Drive and Atlantic Boulevard
- Play a round of tennis or pickleball at nearby municipal sports complexes
Local favorites
- Tavolino Della Notte · Italian Restaurant · 4.6★ (1250)Upscale Italian eatery serving classic pasta, steaks, and wood-fired pizza with live music.
- Runyon's Fine Dining · Steakhouse · 4.5★ (980)Longstanding local institution offering premium steaks, fresh seafood, and piano bar entertainment.
- Falafel Bistro & Wine Bar · Mediterranean Restaurant · 4.6★ (920)Cozy destination offering vegetarian-friendly Middle Eastern staples and a 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.