Is South Miramar 2 safe?
Miramar, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates South Miramar 2 as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on South Miramar 2
“Go with care. South Miramar 2 is a quiet, predominantly working-class residential neighborhood situated near the Broward and Miami-Dade county border. While violent crime rates are modest and the residential blocks are generally peaceful, visitors should remain mindful around busy commercial strips and transit corridors after dark.”
Local news in eastern Miramar occasionally reports isolated vehicle break-ins and property crimes along the major commercial corridors near County Line Road.
About the area
South Miramar 2 consists of modest single-family homes, townhouses, and local neighborhood shopping plazas in eastern Miramar. It offers an authentic South Florida suburban feel with strong Caribbean and Latin cultural influences and easy proximity to major regional roads.
- Suburban
- Family-Oriented
- Culturally Diverse
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in South Miramar 2
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 52/100
Dedicated bike lanes are sparse and mostly limited to sections of major corridors; there are no municipal bike-share stations in the immediate vicinity.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Stable residential core with solid homeownership and low housing vacancy
- Active municipal policing from the City of Miramar Police Department
- Family-oriented streets with well-maintained public parks nearby
Cons
- Elevated property crime and vehicle theft rates along perimeter commercial corridors
- Car-dependent layout with fast-moving traffic along major perimeter avenues
- Pockets of lower household income and localized street-level activity near border thoroughfares
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the residential interior, though occasional unhoused individuals or panhandlers may be seen near bus stops and commercial intersections along Miramar Parkway and County Line Road.
What South Miramar 2 is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and busy with school commuters, bus riders, and residents walking dogs along quiet side streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Active residential atmosphere with steady vehicle traffic along main roads and quiet interior avenues.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm as families return home; commercial shopping strips remain moderately active with takeout diners.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and largely unlit on side streets; stick to well-lit main thoroughfares and avoid walking alone.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) serves the area via routes such as Route 28 and Route 18 along major arterials; there is no direct rail station within walking distance, though the Golden Glades Tri-Rail station is a 15-minute drive south.
Free residential driveway and street parking is readily available throughout neighborhood streets, with ample free surface lot parking at all shopping plazas.
Things to do in South Miramar 2
- Spend an afternoon relaxing and enjoying recreational courts at Shirley Branca Park
- Sample authentic Caribbean and Jamaican patties and specialties along Miramar Parkway
- Visit the Miramar Cultural Center and ArtsPark just a short drive west for theater and art exhibits
Local favorites
- Dutch Pot Jamaican Restaurant · Caribbean Restaurant · 4.2★ (1150)Popular local staple serving classic jerk chicken, oxtail, and authentic Jamaican sides.
- Sonia's Patty Shop · Bakery / Jamaican · 4.6★ (430)Longtime local favorite famed for flaky handmade beef and chicken patties.
- Captain Max Seafood · Seafood Restaurant · 4.3★ (380)Casual neighborhood eatery serving fried fish platters, conch, and seafood boils.
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.