Is Tedder safe?
Deerfield Beach, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Tedder as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on Tedder
“Go with care. Tedder is a quiet, primarily residential working-class enclave with few tourist draws and elevated rates of property crime relative to surrounding coastal communities. Visitors generally have little reason to explore the neighborhood outside of visiting residents or local parks, and standard suburban caution is advised, especially after dark.”
Broward Sheriff's Office operations in the area periodically focus on localized property thefts, narcotics enforcement, and traffic enforcement along surrounding arterial roads.
About the area
Tedder is a compact residential neighborhood located in western Deerfield Beach, characterized by modest single-family homes, duplexes, and local community spaces like Tedder Park. It sits close to the major transit arteries of northern Broward County but remains distinct from the tourist-heavy coastal corridor of the city.
- Residential
- Working-Class
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet
Walking and biking in Tedder
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 51/100
There is no dedicated municipal bike-share system in Tedder, though quiet residential streets offer basic cycling connectivity and Quiet Waters Park nearby features dedicated off-road mountain bike trails.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Centrally located with rapid access to I-95 and Powerline Road corridors
- Close proximity to community amenities like Tedder Park and local community centers
- Relatively low through-traffic on interior residential streets
Cons
- Poverty rate and property crime frequency are higher than Deerfield Beach's coastal averages
- Limited commercial variety and almost no nightlife or visitor dining options within immediate borders
- Poor pedestrian infrastructure along bordering thoroughfares with limited lighting on select interior blocks
Homelessness: Visible homelessness within the interior residential blocks of Tedder is minimal, though individuals experiencing homelessness and occasional panhandling can be observed along major commercial intersections and nearby Dixie Highway bus corridors.
What Tedder is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Mornings are calm with school traffic near Tedder Elementary and residents commuting to work.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Afternoons remain generally quiet with localized residential activity and park usage.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Evenings see diminished street activity; situational awareness is recommended when walking along less-lit side streets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Late nights are dark and isolated, and walking through unfamiliar residential streets without vehicle transport is not recommended.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) provides bus service along peripheral corridors like Green Road, Dixie Highway, and Sample Road (such as Routes 14 and 48). The nearest commuter rail option is the Deerfield Beach Tri-Rail / Amtrak station, located roughly 2 miles to the northeast.
Parking is mostly limited to residential driveways and small surface lots near community parks; street parking is restricted or tight on narrow residential roads but generally free where permitted.
Things to do in Tedder
- Enjoy the playground, sports courts, and open fields at Tedder Park
- Visit nearby Quiet Waters Park for cable waterskiing, mountain bike trails, and splash zones
- Take a short drive east to Deerfield Beach International Fishing Pier and boardwalk
Local favorites
- Charm City Burger Company · Hamburger Restaurant · 4.6★ (3200)Acclaimed nearby spot serving chef-driven gourmet burgers, fries, and shakes.
- Whales Rib · Seafood Restaurant · 4.5★ (4100)Famous casual seafood landmark nearby serving fresh oysters and signature Whale Fries.
- Tucker Duke's Lunchbox · American Gastropub · 4.4★ (1600)Popular nearby eatery offering craft beer and creative pub grub burgers.
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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