Is Southeast Davie safe?
Davie, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Southeast Davie as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Southeast Davie
“Go. Southeast Davie is a safe, relaxed suburban community characterized by residential subdivisions, equestrian properties, and family-oriented parks. While routine suburban precautions against vehicle break-ins apply near commercial strips, violent crime is very low and the area is welcoming to visitors.”
Local law enforcement continues regular traffic enforcement and routine patrols targeting opportunistic vehicle burglaries near major retail strips.
About the area
Southeast Davie offers a quiet mix of traditional South Florida suburban neighborhoods, acreage home sites, and equestrian lifestyle corridors. It provides a peaceful base of operations close to regional green spaces like Tree Tops Park as well as easy highway connections across Broward County.
- Suburban / Residential
- Equestrian-Friendly
- Family-Oriented
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Southeast Davie
Walk score: 34/100 · Bike score: 44/100
There is no public bike-share system, though recreational multi-use paths and equestrian trails connect local parks and rural tracts.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than metropolitan and national averages
- Stable suburban residential base with strong family occupancy and well-kept single-family properties
- Close proximity to expansive municipal parks, equestrian trails, and nature preserves
- High household vehicle ownership and seamless highway connectivity via Florida's Turnpike and I-595
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent layout with fast-moving arterial corridors that limit safe pedestrian travel
- Occasional property crimes and car break-ins around major retail parking lots along Stirling Road
- Lack of walkable urban entertainment or cultural districts within the immediate residential interior
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable factor in residential neighborhoods, though occasional panhandling can be observed at busy commercial intersections along US-441 and Stirling Road.
What Southeast Davie is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with residents walking dogs, exercising in neighborhood loops, and heading out on morning commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet in residential zones, with active retail plazas and heavy vehicular traffic on major thoroughfares.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and family-friendly, with low foot traffic outside of shopping plazas and casual dining spots.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Subdued and dark along residential streets; overall safe, though standard awareness is advised near late-night retail corridors.
Transit, parking and getting around
Transit is operated by Broward County Transit (BCT) with bus routes such as Route 9 and Route 16 along major arterials; the nearest rail link is the Tri-Rail Fort Lauderdale Airport Station, located about 5 miles east.
Parking is exceptionally easy and universally free, with expansive surface lots at shopping centers, public parks, and ample private residential driveways.
Things to do in Southeast Davie
- Explore the ancient live oak hammock trails and wetlands boardwalks at Tree Tops Park.
- Walk or picnic across the equestrian pastures and shaded trails at Robbins Open Space Preserve.
- Attend a weekend rodeo, country music concert, or festival at the nearby Bergeron Rodeo Grounds.
Local favorites
- Tijuana Taxi Co. · Mexican Restaurant · 4.3★ (3100)Lively longtime local cantina known for generous Tex-Mex portions, fajitas, and a bustling patio.
- Kristof's Kafe · Breakfast & Brunch Restaurant · 4.6★ (1850)Cozy and popular neighborhood diner serving hearty homestyle breakfasts, specialty pancakes, and lunch plates.
- Vienna Wine Bar · European Restaurant · 4.7★ (850)Intimate bistro offering European-inspired continental cuisine, charcuterie, and an extensive international wine list.
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.
Add this score to your site
Writing about Southeast Davie? Copy this code to show its live safety score on your blog or listing.