Is Southeast Coconut Creek safe?
Coconut Creek, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Southeast Coconut Creek as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Southeast Coconut Creek
“Go. Southeast Coconut Creek is a quiet, well-maintained suburban area in northern Broward County that presents very low violent crime risks for travelers. Visitors should exercise standard suburban safety awareness, particularly around busy commercial plazas along major thoroughfares where vehicle break-ins occasionally occur.”
About the area
Southeast Coconut Creek is characterized by master-planned residential communities, gated condo associations, and convenient strip shopping centers. It offers a calm, family-oriented atmosphere adjacent to major Broward corridors like Florida's Turnpike and Sample Road.
- Suburban Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Gated Communities
Walking and biking in Southeast Coconut Creek
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There is no local municipal bike-share system, but neighborhood avenues feature flat sidewalks and occasional bike lanes connecting towards greenway loops near local parks.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than both Broward County and national averages
- High rates of owner-occupied housing and active community homeowner associations ensure well-kept properties
- Above-average median household incomes and low poverty levels throughout the surrounding municipal area
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like vehicle burglaries in shared condominium and commercial parking lots
- Car-centric arterial roads like Lyons Road and Atlantic Boulevard present pedestrian hazard risks
- Limited late-night foot traffic can make unattended streets feel isolated after dark
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in Southeast Coconut Creek, with rare instances of panhandling near major highway off-ramps or busy commercial intersections.
What Southeast Coconut Creek is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant, with joggers, dog walkers, and commuters navigating quiet subdivision roads.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and steady, with standard traffic focused around commercial plazas and major intersections.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding down with minimal street activity outside of major dining hubs.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic and quiet streets; walking around residential areas is generally safe, though commercial lots are empty.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by Broward County Transit (BCT), with routes 31 and 42 serving major nearby corridors. The nearest Tri-Rail commuter rail station is the Pompano Beach Station, located about 3 to 4 miles east.
Parking is exceptionally easy and universally free across large retail plazas, strip centers, and residential guest spaces.
Things to do in Southeast Coconut Creek
- Explore Butterfly World and the extensive walking paths at nearby Tradewinds Park
- Stroll and shop along the outdoor promenades of the nearby Promenade at Coconut Creek
- Play a round of golf or enjoy the green open spaces around the adjacent municipal recreation areas
Local favorites
- La modulation Cafe & Restaurant · Haitian / Caribbean Restaurant · 4.4★ (185)Popular local spot serving authentic Caribbean and Haitian dishes in a casual setting.
- Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant · American Restaurant & Winery · 4.6★ (3120)Upscale dining destination featuring contemporary American cuisine and dedicated tasting rooms.
- Ethos Greek Bistro · Greek Restaurant · 4.5★ (1420)Vibrant and contemporary eatery dishing out classic Mediterranean favorites with outdoor seating.
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.