Is Southwest Davie safe?
Davie, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Southwest Davie as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Southwest Davie
“Go. Southwest Davie is an exceptionally safe, affluent, and semi-rural suburban enclave known for equestrian estates, gated communities, and expansive regional parks. Visitors will find virtually nonexistent violent street crime and a relaxed, family-oriented atmosphere, though having a personal vehicle is essential.”
About the area
Southwest Davie encompasses the expansive western edge of the Town of Davie, stretching toward the Everglades with ranches, large single-family homes, and nature parks like Vista View Park. It offers a peaceful country-in-the-suburbs vibe characterized by tree canopy roads, equestrian trails, and quiet residential subdivisions.
- Equestrian & Rural
- Family-Friendly
- Suburban Retreat
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Southwest Davie
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 38/100
While there is no municipal bike-share program, Southwest Davie offers dedicated paved and gravel trails within Vista View Park and connections along the regional canal levee greenways.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates than both Broward County and national averages
- High median household incomes well above $115,000 paired with high homeownership rates
- Abundant green space and access to large outdoor recreational areas like Vista View Park
- Quiet, low-density residential environment with minimal through-traffic inside neighborhoods
Cons
- High car dependency requiring driving for almost all daily errands and dining
- Limited street lighting along rural two-lane corridors and canal roads at night
- Occasional vehicle burglaries targeting unlocked cars in residential driveways
- Limited walkability with long distances between residential nodes and commercial plazas
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent in Southwest Davie due to its low-density suburban-rural layout and lack of public transit hubs or walk-up services.
What Southwest Davie is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene with equestrians, joggers, and cyclists taking advantage of cooler morning temperatures along park trails.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and sun-drenched with moderate suburban traffic along Griffin Road and minimal pedestrian activity.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and residential with families relaxing at home and dining plazas seeing steady, orderly customer flow.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and tranquil along residential roads, feeling completely secure though driving is required due to lack of street lighting.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) provides limited regional bus service along major arteries like Griffin Road (Route 16) and University/Flamingo connectors, but routes are infrequent; the nearest commuter rail (Tri-Rail) is over 12 miles east at Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Station.
Parking is exceptionally easy and universally free across vast private driveways, residential streets, and spacious suburban shopping plaza lots.
Things to do in Southwest Davie
- Hike or cycle up the rolling hills at Vista View Park for panoramic skyline views and paragliding watching
- Explore the extensive network of equestrian and multi-use recreational trails
- Visit local nursery markets and fruit stands along Griffin Road and Flamingo Road
Local favorites
- Flamingo Road Nursery · Garden Center & Farmers Market · 4.7★ (2350)Expansive outdoor garden center offering tropical plants, fresh produce, and a popular on-site cafe and juice bar.
- Vienna Cafe & Wine Bar · European Restaurant · 4.6★ (1120)Charming neighborhood bistro serving European-inspired breakfast, lunch, and fine dinner options paired with wine.
- Las Vegas Cuban Cuisine · Cuban Restaurant · 4.4★ (1480)Lively local favorite on Griffin Road delivering classic Cuban comfort food, plantains, and strong cafecito.
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.