Is Southeast Miramar safe?
Miramar, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Southeast Miramar as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Southeast Miramar
“Go with care. Southeast Miramar is an established, predominantly residential suburban area with rich Caribbean and Hispanic cultural flavor, but it experiences moderate property and opportunistic crime compared to western Miramar. Visitors will find authentic dining and neighborhood parks, though standard street smarts are recommended, especially around major commercial strips after dark.”
Local law enforcement continues regular patrols addressing localized property thefts and traffic enforcement along the State Road 7 (US 441) corridor.
About the area
Southeast Miramar represents the older, historic section of the city bordering Miami-Dade County, characterized by single-family ranch homes, modest strip plazas, and dense neighborhood parks. It offers an authentic community feel distinct from the master-planned communities to the west, with strong Caribbean food hubs along State Road 7 and Miramar Parkway.
- Suburban Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Cultural Dining Hub
- Established Neighborhood
Walking and biking in Southeast Miramar
Walk score: 52/100 · Bike score: 55/100
There are no public bike-share programs available, but residential streets and neighborhood park perimeters offer basic paved paths for casual cyclists.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- High household vehicle ownership and solid residential stability with established homeowners
- Rich local food scene featuring highly rated Jamaican, Haitian, and Latin American restaurants
- Numerous city-maintained community parks and athletic fields such as Lakeshore Park
Cons
- Higher property crime rates and vehicle burglaries compared to western suburban Miramar
- Sections along the US-441 corridor show higher commercial vacancy and occasional petty theft
- Lower median household income and older infrastructure compared to newer developments out west
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is low within residential interior blocks, though occasional individuals or panhandling can be observed near major intersections along State Road 7 and County Line Road.
What Southeast Miramar is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Quiet and active with school commuters, municipal workers, and local joggers around neighborhood streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy commercial traffic along main avenues like Miramar Parkway and US-441, generally safe and lively.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Residential blocks settle down quickly, while commercial strip malls remain active with dinner takeout crowds.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Streets are largely empty and quiet, though caution is warranted near gas stations and transit corridors along major thoroughfares.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) provides bus service across the area primarily via Routes 18, 28, and 441, connecting to Miami-Dade Transit routes at the county line; there is no direct rail station within walking distance.
Parking is generally easy and free in commercial plaza surface lots and residential driveways, with no metered street parking systems.
Things to do in Southeast Miramar
- Sample authentic jerk chicken and Caribbean baked goods along State Road 7
- Enjoy outdoor recreation, tennis, and walking paths at Lakeshore Park
- Attend community events and sports matches at the nearby Ansin Sports Complex
Local favorites
- Dutch Pot Jamaican Restaurant · Jamaican Restaurant · 4.2★ (1850)Popular counter-serve joint serving authentic jerk chicken, oxtail, and classic Caribbean sides.
- Sam's West Indian Grocery · Grocery Store · 4.4★ (320)Longstanding neighborhood market packed with Caribbean spices, fresh produce, and specialty goods.
- Lakeshore Park Community Center · Public Park · 4.5★ (460)Well-kept city park featuring a lake, jogging paths, athletic courts, and recreation facilities.
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.