Is South Coral Springs 4 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 4 as “Go”.
Gogo's take on South Coral Springs 4
“Go. South Coral Springs is a quiet, family-oriented suburban community with very low violent crime and well-maintained residential streets. Visitors will find a secure environment with convenient retail access along major thoroughfares, though you will need a car to navigate comfortably.”
About the area
South Coral Springs is a master-planned South Florida suburb characterized by tree-lined residential subdivisions, low-rise condominium complexes, and convenient commercial corridors. It offers a tranquil setting ideal for families and travelers seeking a quiet, secure base in Broward County.
- Family-Friendly
- Suburban / Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet
Walking and biking in South Coral Springs 4
Walk score: 46/100 · Bike score: 52/100
While there is no municipal bike-share system, flat neighborhood roads and access paths along local drainage canals provide low-stress recreational biking.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than both Florida and national benchmarks
- Strong economic profile with high homeownership and median household incomes above county averages
- Well-maintained public parks and neighborhood recreational facilities
Cons
- Car-dependent layout with wide, high-speed arterial roads that discourage walking
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes, such as vehicle break-ins in retail parking lots
- Limited cultural attractions and nightlife within immediate neighborhood boundaries
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal throughout the area, with only rare panhandling occasionally seen at major arterial intersections like University Drive.
What South Coral Springs 4 is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents jogging, walking pets, and commuting through quiet subdivisions.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Safe and steady, with shopping plazas bustling and residential streets remaining calm.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Subdued and secure, with activity primarily clustered around neighborhood dining centers.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet and sparsely lit on residential side streets, presenting minimal safety concerns beyond standard awareness.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) provides local bus service along main roads like University Drive via Route 2, though there is no direct passenger rail service in Coral Springs.
Parking is abundant and universally free in large surface lots at shopping centers, parks, and residential complexes.
Things to do in South Coral Springs 4
- Spend an afternoon enjoying the athletic courts, walking trails, and open fields at Mullins Park
- Explore regional and contemporary works at the nearby Coral Springs Museum of Art
- Browse local shopping centers and casual dining along the University Drive commercial corridor
Local favorites
- Runyon's · Steakhouse · 4.6★ (980)Long-running upscale steak and seafood restaurant with a classic supper-club ambiance.
- Tavolino Della Notte · Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (1420)Upscale Italian venue serving modern pastas, pizzas, and cocktails with live music.
- The Cook and The Cork · New American Restaurant · 4.7★ (560)Acclaimed dining spot offering inventive seasonal small plates and curated wine pairings.
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.