Is Southwest Cooper City safe?
Cooper City, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Southwest Cooper City as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Southwest Cooper City
“Go. Southwest Cooper City is an exceptionally safe, quiet, and affluent suburban community with virtually non-existent violent crime. Visitors will find manicured residential streets, family parks, and easy access to local amenities. The area requires a vehicle for travel but poses minimal personal safety risks day or night.”
About the area
Southwest Cooper City is a tranquil, master-planned suburban enclave in southwestern Broward County known for its top-rated schools, lush landscaping, and tight-knit community feel. It is characterized primarily by upscale single-family developments, scenic canal networks, and small commercial strip centers. Visitors primarily come to explore its well-maintained neighborhood parks or visit family.
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet Suburb
- Car-Dependent
- Well-Manicured
Walking and biking in Southwest Cooper City
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There is no public bike-share system in Cooper City. Dedicated bike lanes exist on major thoroughfares like Stirling Road and Palm Avenue, but high-speed vehicle traffic makes neighborhood side streets preferred for casual cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are among the lowest in Broward County and well below national benchmarks
- High median household income exceeding $120,000 and poverty rates below 5%
- Well-maintained, high-homeownership neighborhoods with active community watch presence
- Quiet, low-stress residential streets with abundant tree cover and parks
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like unlocked vehicle burglaries
- Extremely car-dependent layout requiring driving for all basic errands
- Limited pedestrian and public transit infrastructure connecting to regional hubs
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Southwest Cooper City. Encampments and panhandling are virtually absent, with most regional support services located closer to central Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood.
What Southwest Cooper City is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with joggers, dog walkers, and school commuters moving through safe residential streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet with light traffic on arterial roads and families gathering at local parks.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Subdued suburban atmosphere with residents dining out locally or walking dogs before sundown.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and quiet with almost zero foot traffic; remains very safe, though standard awareness of surroundings is advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is limited to Broward County Transit (BCT) bus routes like Route 16 along Stirling Road and Route 2 along University Drive. There is no direct rail station within walking distance; the nearest Tri-Rail station is Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Station over 10 miles east.
Parking is abundant and universally free in dedicated lots at shopping plazas, parks, and residential driveways, with no metered parking in the neighborhood.
Things to do in Southwest Cooper City
- Stroll, jog, or play sports at the spacious Cooper City Sports Complex
- Enjoy outdoor picnics and playground amenities at Christie Schafale Park
- Take a short drive to the nearby Brian Piccolo Sports Park & Velodrome for cycling and recreation
Local favorites
- Vienna Wine Bar · Continental Restaurant · 4.6★ (680)Upscale, cozy dining venue serving European-inspired dishes and an extensive international wine list.
- Tin Cup Sports Bar & Grill · Sports Bar · 4.3★ (750)Popular local watering hole offering classic pub grub, draft beers, and abundant TVs for game days.
- Vincitori Italian Restaurant · Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (510)Neighborhood Italian favorite serving generous portions of pasta, classic entrees, and pizza.
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.