Is South Driftwood Acres safe?
Hollywood, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates South Driftwood Acres as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on South Driftwood Acres
“Go. South Driftwood Acres is a quiet, established residential enclave in western Hollywood that presents very low risk for casual visitors. While there is little dedicated tourist infrastructure, the neighborhood is peaceful, with safety levels typical of suburban South Florida single-family communities.”
About the area
South Driftwood Acres is a mid-century residential neighborhood in western Hollywood, Florida, defined by modest single-family ranch homes, canals, and tree-lined streets. It offers a calm, family-oriented residential atmosphere with quick vehicular access to parks, shopping centers along Taft Street, and major Broward transit routes.
- Suburban Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet / Low-Key
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in South Driftwood Acres
Walk score: 44/100 · Bike score: 52/100
There is no municipal bike-share system in this neighborhood; residential streets are flat and easy to cycle, though cyclists on perimeter arterials must navigate high-speed vehicle traffic.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Predominantly stable single-family residential area with high homeownership rates
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than regional urban averages
- Close proximity to large municipal parks and recreation centers
- Low vehicular through-traffic on interior residential streets
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle burglaries
- Very car-dependent with minimal commercial activity within walking distance
- Pedestrian infrastructure lacks continuous sidewalks on some interior blocks
- Proximity to higher-traffic commercial corridors on Taft Street and 441
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within the interior residential streets of South Driftwood Acres, though occasional panhandling occurs at major retail intersections along State Road 7.
What South Driftwood Acres is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant, with residents walking dogs and low residential traffic on local streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet with standard neighborhood activity, completely safe for walking or running.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential ambiance as commuters return home; street lighting is moderate but feels secure.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and silent with minimal street activity; generally safe but standard suburban awareness is advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by Broward County Transit (BCT), with local bus routes (such as Route 16 along Taft Street and Route 18 on SR-7) running along the perimeter. The nearest commuter rail station is the Hollywood Tri-Rail Station, located about 4 miles east.
Parking is very easy and predominantly private; homes feature private driveways, and strip centers on perimeter corridors offer ample free surface parking.
Things to do in South Driftwood Acres
- Spend a recreational afternoon at nearby Driftwood Park enjoying athletic courts and open green space
- Visit the adjacent Driftwood Community Pool for public swimming and aquatic activities
- Take a short drive to nearby T.Y. (Topeekeegee Yugnee) Park for scenic lake walking trails and Castaway Island water park
Local favorites
- Capri Deli & Italian Bakery · Italian Deli · 4.6★ (380)Long-running neighborhood spot serving traditional Italian subs, specialty groceries, and fresh pastries.
- El Tamarindo Coal Fired Pizza · Pizza Restaurant · 4.5★ (410)Casual local eatery popular for crispy coal-fired pies, pastas, and craft beer.
- Taft Hollywood Shopping Center · Shopping Mall · 4.1★ (520)Convenient strip plaza housing essential everyday retailers, grocery markets, and service shops.
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.