Is Southwest The Hammocks safe?
The Hammocks, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Southwest The Hammocks as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Southwest The Hammocks
“Go. Southwest The Hammocks is a quiet, highly secure master-planned suburban community in southwest Miami-Dade County. Violent crime is extremely low, making it safe for visitors exploring its residential paths, green spaces, and local plazas.”
While the overarching Hammocks community saw extensive legal coverage regarding past HOA executive financial fraud, violent and street-level crime metrics have remained consistently low.
About the area
Located in the outer West Kendall area, Southwest The Hammocks is characterized by manicured subdivisions, private lakes, and winding multi-use greenways. It is a predominantly family-oriented neighborhood with a strong suburban rhythm and convenient neighborhood shopping centers.
- Suburban Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Lakeside Paths
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Southwest The Hammocks
Walk score: 41/100 · Bike score: 57/100
The neighborhood features an extensive private-access paved greenway looping around the lakes, though commercial bike-share stations are not available.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than Miami-Dade County and national averages
- High homeownership rate and well-kept residential properties with active community associations
- Extensive network of paved neighborhood trails and lakefront paths
Cons
- High car dependency with minimal walkability outside of self-contained subdivisions
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked car burglaries
- Heavy rush-hour traffic along primary access corridors like SW 104th and SW 120th Streets
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is exceptionally rare in this area, with no established encampments or noticeable panhandling present.
What Southwest The Hammocks is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Lively with early joggers, dog walkers, and commuters navigating the quiet residential loop roads.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe, with light neighborhood traffic and open recreation spaces.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Pleasant and family-friendly, as residents walk along well-lit lake trails and visit local eateries.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet and largely deserted; while physical risk is low, lack of late-night activity means it is best traversed by car.
Transit, parking and getting around
Miami-Dade Transit runs local buses including Routes 72 and 104 along outer corridors, but connections are infrequent; the nearest Metrorail hub at Dadeland South is roughly 10 miles east.
Parking is abundant and free throughout residential guest spots and neighborhood strip mall surface lots, with no metered parking.
Things to do in Southwest The Hammocks
- Walk, jog, or rollerblade along the scenic multi-mile paths surrounding The Hammocks lakes
- Enjoy outdoor sports, playgrounds, and picnic areas at Hammocks Community Park
- Explore local Latin bakeries and family-run restaurants at the nearby Town Center plazas
Local favorites
- El Rinconcito Latino · Cuban Restaurant · 4.3★ (1640)Neighborhood staple serving hearty Cuban classics, freshly baked pastries, and traditional cafecito.
- Mi Colombia Cafeteria & Restaurant · Colombian Restaurant · 4.4★ (780)Cozy spot offering traditional Colombian empanadas, bandeja paisa, and fruit smoothies.
- Samurai Japanese Steakhouse · Japanese / Teppanyaki · 4.5★ (1420)Longstanding local hibachi grill and sushi bar serving family-style dinners in a relaxed venue.
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.