Is South The Hammocks safe?
The Hammocks, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates South The Hammocks as “Go”.
Gogo's take on South The Hammocks
“Go. South The Hammocks is a peaceful, master-planned suburban community in southwest Miami-Dade that is very safe for visitors. Violent crime is rare, and the area is defined by quiet residential subdivisions, artificial lakes, and local strip malls.”
About the area
South The Hammocks is a sprawling residential enclave in unincorporated Miami-Dade County known for its tranquil lakefront paths and family-oriented subdivisions. While primarily a bedroom community for commuters, it offers convenient strip plazas featuring authentic Latin American dining and everyday neighborhood retail.
- Suburban / Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Peaceful Lakefront
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in South The Hammocks
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 54/100
There is an extensive network of off-street multi-use paths winding around the local lakes, though no municipal bike-share programs operate this far west in the county.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to Miami-Dade County averages
- Stable upper-middle household incomes with high homeownership and active HOA maintenance
- Miles of scenic paved walking and jogging trails encircling neighborhood lakes
Cons
- Extremely car-dependent layout with heavy peak-hour traffic on SW 152nd and SW 104th Streets
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle break-ins
- Lack of nightlife, cultural landmarks, or dedicated tourist attractions
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in South The Hammocks, with no encampments or panhandling along residential streets or shopping plazas.
What South The Hammocks is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with joggers, dog walkers, and school commuters moving along quiet suburban streets and lake paths.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and family-oriented with modest commercial activity around local strip malls and school zones.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and safe as residents return home, with steady, unhurried traffic around neighborhood dining spots.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and deserted along residential loops with almost no pedestrian activity, maintaining low crime and a sleepy atmosphere.
Transit, parking and getting around
Miami-Dade Transit operates local Metrobus routes (such as Route 104 and Route 72) that connect the area to the Dadeland North Metrorail station, located roughly 10 miles to the east.
Parking is free and widely available across surface retail parking lots, residential driveways, and designated subdivision guest spots.
Things to do in South The Hammocks
- Jog or walk the scenic Hammocks Community Lake Trail around the neighborhood water basins
- Enjoy outdoor recreation, tennis, and picnic areas at Wild Lime Park or Olympic Park
- Sample regional Venezuelan, Colombian, and Cuban street food at local shopping plazas along SW 152nd Avenue
Local favorites
- El Rinconcito Latino - Hammocks · Cuban Restaurant · 4.3★ (2350)Popular casual dining spot serving generous portions of classic Cuban fare, cafecito, and breakfast specials.
- Sushi Sake - Hammocks · Sushi Restaurant · 4.2★ (920)Modern neighborhood outpost offering creative sushi rolls, hibachi entrees, and late-night Asian fusion.
- Bocaditos Taste of Colombia · Bakery & Cafe · 4.5★ (580)Cozy Colombian bakery known for fresh empanadas, pandebonos, pastries, and traditional coffee.
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.