Is Southwest Miramar 3 safe?
Miramar, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Southwest Miramar 3 as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Southwest Miramar 3
“Go. Southwest Miramar is an exceptionally safe and tranquil master-planned suburban community in southwestern Broward County. Visitors can explore local parks and neighborhood dining centers with peace of mind, though navigating the area requires a personal vehicle.”
About the area
Southwest Miramar is defined by sprawling gated subdivisions, manicured lakes, and modern commercial strip centers near the edge of the Florida Everglades. It provides a quiet, family-centric atmosphere with exceptionally low crime and well-kept community infrastructure.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Peaceful
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Southwest Miramar 3
Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 48/100
No dockless or municipal bike-share exists, but internal subdivision roads and Miramar Regional Park offer protected recreational biking away from high-speed arterial roads.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than both county and national averages.
- Strong socioeconomic stability with high median household incomes and widespread homeownership.
- Extensive network of clean, family-friendly public parks and sports facilities.
Cons
- Suburban property offenses such as opportunistic vehicle break-ins occur in commercial parking lots.
- Highly car-dependent infrastructure with limited walkability between residential enclaves.
- Minimal cultural attractions or late-night entertainment options.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence here, with virtually no encampments or panhandling in the area.
What Southwest Miramar 3 is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Quiet and safe, filled with morning joggers, dog walkers, and commuters navigating well-manicured avenues.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very safe with moderate suburban activity centered around public parks, schools, and grocery plazas.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and family-friendly with well-lit shopping centers and community sports fields active into the early night.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Exceptionally quiet and peaceful with minimal street activity, presenting very low safety concerns.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) operates local bus routes like Route 28 and Route 83 along major thoroughfares, but headways are long and there is no direct rail service nearby.
Parking is free, abundant, and easily accessible across all major retail centers, community facilities, and residential areas.
Things to do in Southwest Miramar 3
- Catch an outdoor concert or community festival at the Miramar Regional Park Amphitheater.
- Enjoy the water park, cricket grounds, and lakeside trails inside Miramar Regional Park.
- Sample authentic Latin and Caribbean cuisine across the plazas lining Miramar Parkway.
Local favorites
- Miramar Amphitheater · Live Music Venue · 4.7★ (1850)An expansive open-air entertainment complex hosting national music acts and community festivals.
- La Carreta · Cuban Restaurant · 4.2★ (2840)A popular South Florida staple serving classic Cuban comfort food, cafecitos, and pastries.
- Juana La Cubana Cafe · Latin American Cafe · 4.6★ (980)A beloved local spot celebrated for hearty pressed sandwiches, empanadas, and warm hospitality.
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.