Is Southwest Sunrise safe?
Sunrise, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Southwest Sunrise as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Southwest Sunrise
“Go. Southwest Sunrise is a safe, stable suburban community with low violent crime rates and well-kept residential neighborhoods. While visitors will need a car to get around, day-to-day safety concerns are minimal.”
About the area
Southwest Sunrise is an expansive residential and commercial district in western Broward County featuring master-planned subdivisions, tranquil canals, and strip shopping centers. It provides easy access to major recreation hubs like Markham Park and retail corridors along Sunrise Boulevard. The neighborhood delivers a classic, family-centric South Florida suburban lifestyle.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet / Residential
Walking and biking in Southwest Sunrise
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There is no dock-based bike-share system, but recreational cyclists can utilize marked bike lanes on main thoroughfares and multi-use paths leading into Markham Park.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are consistently well below state and national averages.
- Strong economic profile with solid household incomes and high homeownership.
- Well-maintained municipal facilities, sports complexes, and family parks.
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent layout with poor walkability outside of self-contained plazas.
- Occasional property theft and vehicle break-ins in open commercial parking lots.
- Heavy commuter and arterial traffic during rush hours along Sunrise Boulevard and Flamingo Road.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a significant presence in this area. You may occasionally see isolated panhandlers at major intersection turn lanes along Sunrise Boulevard, but there are no fixed encampments.
What Southwest Sunrise is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with residents jogging along landscaped parkways and school traffic moving through subdivisions.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy with suburban errand runners and strip mall commerce, maintaining a secure and relaxed environment.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and family-oriented as shopping centers host dinner crowds and neighborhoods settle down.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet with almost no pedestrian activity; residential roads remain safe, though standard vehicle locking precautions apply.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) provides bus service along primary arterials like Sunrise Boulevard (Route 22 and Route 36), but regional commuter rail is over 10 miles east at Fort Lauderdale Tri-Rail stations.
Parking is virtually effortless, with large, free surface lots at all commercial centers, municipal parks, and civic buildings.
Things to do in Southwest Sunrise
- Ride the mountain bike trails, shoot at the target ranges, or watch RC planes at adjacent Markham Park.
- Catch local performances, swim, or play tennis at the Sunrise Civic Center complex.
- Stroll the elevated boardwalks and spot native wildlife at the Sawgrass Sanctuary nature park.
Local favorites
- Aromas del Peru · Peruvian Restaurant · 4.6★ (1620)A polished and welcoming dining room serving authentic ceviches, lomo saltado, and traditional Peruvian cuisine.
- Legends Tavern and Grille · Gastropub · 4.5★ (1250)Relaxed neighborhood tavern offering craft draft beers, wings, burgers, and weekend sports watching.
- Padrino's Cuban Restaurant · Cuban Restaurant · 4.5★ (2100)Longstanding family-owned establishment serving generous Cuban staples, plantains, and strong café cubano.
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.
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