Is South Southwind Manor safe?
Greenacres, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates South Southwind Manor as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on South Southwind Manor
“Go. South Southwind Manor is a quiet, residential suburban community in Greenacres with low rates of violent crime. Visitors will encounter a calm neighborhood environment where routine personal safety precautions are sufficient.”
About the area
South Southwind Manor is an established residential enclave located in central Palm Beach County's City of Greenacres. Characterized by modest single-family homes and quiet neighborhood streets, it provides a peaceful suburban setting. The area is purely residential, with easy road access to surrounding shopping plazas and public parks.
- Suburban
- Quiet
- Residential
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in South Southwind Manor
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There is no bike-share program in Greenacres; however, residential streets are calm enough for casual cycling, and multi-use paved trails can be accessed nearby at Greenacres Freedom Park and Okeeheelee Park.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low rate of violent crime compared to neighboring coastal urban cores
- Stable residential neighborhood with high home occupancy and low vacancy
- Close proximity to large municipal parks and community recreational facilities
- Quiet interior streets with minimal non-local through-traffic
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle break-ins
- Car-dependent layout requiring driving for dining, errands, and entertainment
- Limited street lighting on some interior residential lanes
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the residential neighborhood. Occasional panhandling or transient individuals may be seen at commercial intersections along major corridors like Lake Worth Road.
What South Southwind Manor is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Calm and safe with residents walking dogs and commuting out of the neighborhood.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet with low vehicular traffic and standard residential activity.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Peaceful atmosphere as residents return home; safe for evening strolls.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Subdued and dark; pedestrian traffic is virtually nonexistent and risk remains low.
Transit, parking and getting around
Palm Tran provides local bus service in the vicinity, primarily via Route 62 on 10th Avenue North. The closest regional commuter rail option is the Tri-Rail Lake Worth Beach Station, situated roughly 6 miles east.
Parking is abundant and free, utilizing private residential driveways, community designated spaces, and large surface lots at adjacent commercial plazas.
Things to do in South Southwind Manor
- Walk the shaded trails and utilize sports amenities at nearby Greenacres Freedom Park
- Visit the flagship factory and sample confections at Hoffman's Chocolates
- Explore expansive outdoor recreation and lake activities at adjacent Okeeheelee Park
Local favorites
- Hoffman's Chocolates · Chocolate Shop · 4.6★ (1250)Renowned local chocolatier offering handmade truffles, ice cream, and seasonal factory tours.
- Tacos Al Carbon · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (3900)Popular 24/7 Mexican eatery known for authentic street tacos and late-night eats.
- Lupita's Mexican Restaurant · Mexican Restaurant · 4.5★ (780)Casual, family-owned restaurant serving traditional regional Mexican plates and fajitas.
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.