Is The Crossings East safe?
The Crossings, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates The Crossings East as “Go”.
Gogo's take on The Crossings East
“Go. The Crossings East is a quiet, well-maintained residential community in southwest Miami-Dade with low crime rates and a peaceful suburban character. While there are few traditional tourist attractions, it is very safe for visitors staying in the area or visiting family.”
About the area
The Crossings East is an established planned suburban neighborhood in Kendall characterized by single-family homes, townhouses, manicured green spaces, and community lakes. It is almost exclusively residential, offering a calm, tree-shaded respite from core urban Miami.
- Suburban / Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Lakeside Greenery
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in The Crossings East
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 52/100
There is no city bike-share system here, but wide residential collector streets and low-traffic interior loops offer pleasant neighborhood biking.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low violent crime rates well below Miami-Dade County averages
- Solid household incomes exceeding $80,000 and low poverty rates under 10%
- Well-kept residential streets with mature trees and active neighborhood associations
- Close proximity to suburban retail, grocery plazas, and family-oriented amenities
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with minimal walkable commercial activity inside residential pockets
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like vehicle break-ins in driveway areas
- Distance from major Miami cultural centers and beaches requires long highway commutes
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within the residential interior, with only rare panhandling seen at major arterial intersections along SW 117th Avenue.
What The Crossings East is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant, filled with residents walking dogs and joggers along the shaded neighborhood paths.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm residential atmosphere with light neighborhood traffic returning from schools and local shopping centers.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and secure, with well-lit residential streets and families spending time around community parks and homes.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic and minimal activity; standard suburban safety precautions apply.
Transit, parking and getting around
Miami-Dade Transit provides bus coverage along perimeter thoroughfares (such as Routes 24, 72, and 104), but rail transit is distant; the nearest Metrorail station is Dadeland South, roughly 7 miles away.
Ample and free parking is available throughout the neighborhood via private driveways, designated townhouse bays, and free surface lots at surrounding shopping plazas.
Things to do in The Crossings East
- Walk or jog along the community walking paths and around the neighborhood lakes
- Play tennis or unwind at the central Crossings Clubhouse and recreational facilities
- Explore local Latin dining and specialty shops along nearby Southwest 112th and 120th Streets
Local favorites
- Casavana Cuban Cuisine · Cuban Restaurant · 4.4★ (2350)A popular, traditional outpost serving hearty Cuban classics, cortaditos, and fresh plantains in a casual atmosphere.
- Capriccio Italian Restaurant · Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (840)A neighborhood staple known for traditional pasta dishes, warm hospitality, and homestyle Italian entrees.
- Sports Grill Kendall · Sports Bar · 4.5★ (2100)Famous local gathering spot renowned for its Miami-style special grilled wings and laid-back sports viewing.
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.