Is Southeast Jacaranda safe?
Plantation, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Southeast Jacaranda as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Southeast Jacaranda
“Go. Southeast Jacaranda is a calm, well-established suburban community in Plantation with consistently low rates of violent crime and stable residential neighborhoods. Visitors have little reason for concern, though basic precautions regarding vehicle security should always be observed in retail parking areas.”
About the area
Southeast Jacaranda is a lush, master-planned residential enclave centered around golf courses, scenic canals, and quiet suburban subdivisions. It offers manicured streets, convenient access to regional shopping corridors along University Drive, and an easygoing South Florida family atmosphere.
- Suburban
- Quiet / Residential
- Golf Community
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Southeast Jacaranda
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There is no municipal bike-share system available here; recreational biking is best suited for subdivision sidewalks, internal streets, and paved pathways at Plantation Central Park.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than both county and national benchmarks
- High median household incomes and stable rates of owner-occupied housing
- Well-maintained neighborhood roads with active community associations and private patrols
- Close proximity to extensive healthcare centers and municipal emergency services
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle break-ins in commercial plazas
- Extremely car-dependent layout with arterial roadways that are fast-moving and unfriendly to pedestrians
- Limited street lighting inside deeper residential loops and cul-de-sacs at night
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Southeast Jacaranda, with only rare panhandling seen around major arterial intersections along University Drive.
What Southeast Jacaranda is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant with residents walking dogs and joggers using the residential sidewalks and perimeter paths.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe with typical suburban traffic around schools, golf courses, and local shopping centers.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and tranquil with low foot traffic, feeling safe for walks around residential lakes and subdivisions.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and low-activity; safety remains high, though visibility drops away from main lighted corridors.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) operates local bus routes (notably Route 81 along Broward Blvd and Route 2 along University Drive), but service frequencies are moderate; the nearest Tri-Rail station is Fort Lauderdale/Broward Station roughly 6 miles east.
Ample free surface parking is readily available at all commercial plazas, strip malls, and golf facilities, while residential areas use private driveways and dedicated community lots.
Things to do in Southeast Jacaranda
- Play a round of 18 holes across the championship fairways at Jacaranda Golf Club
- Enjoy outdoor walking trails, tennis courts, and recreation at nearby Plantation Central Park
- Explore shopping and casual dining options along South University Drive
Local favorites
- Jacaranda Golf Club · Golf & Country Club · 4.5★ (1150)A premier 36-hole championship golf facility with impeccably manicured greens and a full clubhouse.
- The Mustard Seed Art & Framing & Cafe · Cafe & Gallery · 4.8★ (310)A cozy, charming neighborhood spot serving breakfast, lunch, and specialty coffee alongside local art.
- Sicilian Oven · Italian Restaurant · 4.6★ (1420)Popular local establishment known for wood-fired pizzas, authentic pasta dishes, and friendly service.
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.