Is Southwest Hollywood safe?
Hollywood, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Southwest Hollywood as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Southwest Hollywood
“Go with care. Southwest Hollywood is primarily a quiet, working-class residential suburban area, but visitors should remain vigilant along major commercial thoroughfares like State Road 7 (US 441) and Pembroke Road where property crime and occasional illicit activity occur. Sticking to daylight hours and standard suburban navigation makes for a generally uneventful visit.”
Local law enforcement maintains active patrols along the State Road 7 commercial corridor to curb narcotics activity, retail theft, and occasional auto break-ins.
About the area
Southwest Hollywood is a sprawling, diverse community featuring single-family ranch homes, neighborhood parks, and strip malls along major arterials. It borders Pembroke Pines and Miramar, offering a suburban South Florida feel distinct from the coastal and downtown tourist corridors of Hollywood.
- Suburban Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Diverse / Working-Class
- Commercial Strips
Walking and biking in Southwest Hollywood
Walk score: 46/100 · Bike score: 52/100
There is no local municipal bike-share system in this sector, and cycling is mostly confined to residential side streets due to high vehicular speeds on surrounding multi-lane thoroughfares.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Established residential streets with relatively low rates of violent crime compared to urban core neighborhoods
- High rate of car ownership and straightforward highway connectivity to Florida's Turnpike and I-95
- Abundant everyday conveniences, authentic Latin American dining, and community parks nearby
Cons
- Higher incidence of vehicle break-ins and property theft along major perimeter corridors
- Certain motels and strip plazas along US 441 attract petty crime and late-night disturbances
- Pedestrian infrastructure is limited, making walking along multi-lane arterials hazardous
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is low within the interior residential blocks but can occasionally be observed near bus stops, gas stations, and shopping plazas along US 441 and Pembroke Road.
What Southwest Hollywood is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and busy with commuters, school traffic, and neighborhood dog walkers with minimal safety concerns.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Active and generally safe, with standard suburban traffic along retail corridors and in neighborhood plazas.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet in the interior residential pockets, though parking lots along US 441 and Pembroke Road warrant extra situational awareness.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Residential streets remain generally calm, but walking alone along major arterial roads or near late-night establishments is not recommended.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) serves the area primarily via Route 18 on US 441, Route 5 on Pembroke Road, and Route 7 along Hollywood Boulevard. The nearest commuter rail option is the Sheridan Street or Hollywood Tri-Rail Station, located roughly 4 to 6 miles east.
Parking is abundant, free, and straightforward via strip mall surface lots and residential driveways. Street parking is generally permitted in residential subdivisions without meters.
Things to do in Southwest Hollywood
- Enjoy outdoor sports and walking trails at nearby Brian Piccolo Sports Park & Velodrome
- Explore local Latin and Caribbean casual eateries along Pembroke Road and Pines Boulevard
- Shop for fresh international groceries and baked goods at regional Latin markets
Local favorites
- Don Pan Bakery Cafe · Bakery / Cafe · 4.3★ (1150)Popular neighborhood spot serving traditional Venezuelan empanadas, fresh breads, pastries, and strong espresso.
- Capriccio Ristorante · Italian Restaurant · 4.6★ (1650)Longstanding, upscale dining institution renowned for classic Italian fare, live piano music, and refined service.
- Tacos El Gordo · Mexican Restaurant · 4.5★ (720)Unassuming strip-mall gem serving authentic Mexican street tacos, burritos, and house-made salsas.
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.