Is South Miramar safe?
Miramar, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates South Miramar as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on South Miramar
“Go. South Miramar is a quiet, culturally rich working-class suburb that is generally safe for everyday visitors and residents. As with most boundary areas along the Miami-Dade/Broward county line, standard awareness is recommended at night around commercial plazas and major transit corridors.”
About the area
South Miramar is an established residential enclave characterized by mid-century single-family homes, quiet subdivisions, and vibrant Caribbean and Latin American culinary spots. It borders Miami Gardens to the south and offers straightforward suburban living with convenient access to major South Florida commuter corridors.
- Suburban
- Diverse
- Residential
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in South Miramar
Walk score: 44/100 · Bike score: 48/100
Dedicated bike infrastructure is minimal on major roads like County Line Road, and there are no municipal bike-share stations available.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Established, stable residential neighborhoods with high rates of long-term homeownership
- Rich concentration of authentic Caribbean, Jamaican, and Latin dining options
- Lower violent crime rates compared to urban cores across the South Florida metro
Cons
- Elevated rates of opportunistic property crimes such as vehicle break-ins along commercial corridors
- High car dependency with limited pedestrian and cycling infrastructure along arterial roads
- Older housing stock with variable street lighting on interior residential roads
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is uncommon within the interior residential blocks, though occasional individuals or panhandlers may be observed near busy intersections along State Road 7 (US 441) and County Line Road.
What South Miramar is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Quiet and safe, filled with residents commuting to work and children heading to local schools.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Active and generally peaceful, with standard commercial and school-zone traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm in residential pockets, though parking lots along major commercial strips warrant standard caution.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Streets are largely deserted; walking alone on poorly lit secondary streets is not recommended.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) operates local bus routes through the area, notably Route 18 and Route 28, with connections toward the Golden Glades Interchange for Tri-Rail and Miami-Dade transit transfers.
Parking is ample and free throughout the area via private driveways and large surface lots at shopping plazas.
Things to do in South Miramar
- Sample authentic Jamaican jerk chicken and patties at prominent local Caribbean eateries
- Enjoy athletic fields, open green space, and walking paths at nearby Lakeshore Park
- Shop for specialty Caribbean and Central American groceries along Miramar Parkway
Local favorites
- Dutch Pot Jamaican Restaurant · Jamaican Restaurant · 4.2★ (1650)Popular counter-serve outpost known for generous portions of oxtail, jerk chicken, and plantains.
- El Balcon de Las Americas · Colombian Restaurant · 4.4★ (1120)Casual, vibrant dining spot serving authentic Colombian platters, empanadas, and fresh juices.
- Sam's West Indian Grocery & Bakery · Bakery & Grocery · 4.5★ (320)Neighborhood staple offering freshly baked hard dough bread, pastries, and Caribbean import goods.
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.