Is Southeast Boulevard Heights safe?
Hollywood, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Southeast Boulevard Heights as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Southeast Boulevard Heights
“Go with care. Southeast Boulevard Heights is a quiet, working-class suburban pocket that is generally safe for everyday visits. While violent crime is relatively low, standard awareness is recommended regarding vehicle break-ins and property theft near perimeter arterial roads.”
About the area
Southeast Boulevard Heights is an established residential neighborhood in western Hollywood featuring modest mid-century single-family homes and duplexes. It provides a peaceful, car-dependent residential atmosphere situated between Pembroke Road and other regional thoroughfares.
- Suburban Residential
- Working-Class
- Quiet
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Southeast Boulevard Heights
Walk score: 46/100 · Bike score: 53/100
There are no dedicated municipal bike-share stations or separated greenways within the neighborhood, though the flat, low-speed residential street grid is suitable for casual cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Predominantly quiet, low-density residential neighborhood with established single-family homes
- Lower violent crime profile compared to more urbanized coastal corridors in Broward County
- Convenient driving access to Florida's Turnpike, Pembroke Road, and major retail corridors
Cons
- Higher risk of opportunistic vehicle theft and property crime along commercial border streets
- Inconsistent street lighting and limited pedestrian sidewalks on interior residential blocks
- Lower median household income and modest economic metrics relative to western Broward County suburbs
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is very low in the interior residential streets, with occasional unhoused individuals or panhandlers seen primarily around major commercial intersections on Pembroke Road.
What Southeast Boulevard Heights is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and calm as residents depart for daily commutes, feeling secure for morning walks.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet suburban environment with routine residential and delivery traffic, presenting minimal safety concerns.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Generally tranquil as households settle in, though dimly lit interior segments warrant standard vigilance.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Streets become isolated and dark, where visitors should stay cautious against opportunistic property crime.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) serves the area via bus routes along Pembroke Road and University Drive, while the nearest commuter rail connection is the Hollywood Tri-Rail Station approximately 5 miles east.
Free on-street parking and private residential driveways dominate the area, while nearby commercial plazas provide ample free off-street surface parking.
Things to do in Southeast Boulevard Heights
- Spend a relaxing afternoon with community sports and recreation at Sunview Park
- Sample authentic Latin and Caribbean culinary specialties along nearby Pembroke Road
- Take a short drive north to visit the entertainment and dining venues at Seminole Hard Rock
Local favorites
- Capriccio Ristorante · Italian Restaurant · 4.6★ (1820)Longstanding upscale Italian venue serving classic pastas and wine with live piano music.
- Sunview Park · Public Park · 4.4★ (260)Neighborhood recreational park featuring athletic courts, shaded playgrounds, and walking paths.
- La Granja Pembroke Rd · Peruvian Restaurant · 4.2★ (1450)Popular fast-casual counter offering rotisserie chicken, steak, and traditional Peruvian sides.
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.