Is The Crossings West 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 West as “Go”.
Gogo's take on The Crossings West
“Go. The Crossings West is a peaceful, well-maintained suburban enclave in southwest Miami-Dade County with very low crime rates. Visitors will find a tranquil residential setting ideal for families, though having a car is essential for getting around.”
About the area
The Crossings West is a classic master-planned South Florida suburb characterized by single-family homes, townhouses, private lakes, and winding residential streets. It borders major commercial corridors along SW 137th Avenue, offering convenient dining and retail while maintaining quiet neighborhood streets.
- Quiet Suburban
- Family-Oriented
- Car-Dependent
- Residential Lakes
Walking and biking in The Crossings West
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 51/100
No public bike-share systems operate in the immediate area; residential roads are flat and suitable for casual cycling, but SW 137th Avenue and SW 128th Street carry high-speed traffic and require caution.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than both county and national averages
- Strong homeownership rates and well-kept suburban properties and community lakes
- Affluent economic profile with low poverty rates under 7%
- Direct proximity to suburban shopping plazas, grocers, and family dining along SW 137th Ave
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with minimal direct rapid transit connectivity
- Isolated residential streets with limited evening street lighting in some subdivisions
- Occasional suburban vehicle break-ins or package thefts typical of low-density residential tracts
- Heavy commuter traffic congestion on perimeter arteries like SW 137th Ave and SW 128th St during rush hours
Homelessness: Homelessness is not a notable presence within the residential neighborhoods. Very occasional individuals panhandling may be observed at major commercial intersections along SW 137th Avenue.
What The Crossings West is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents jogging, walking dogs around the lakes, and heading to work with zero safety concerns.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet throughout residential pockets, with increased vehicular traffic near school zones and commercial strip malls.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Family-centric and safe for walks, though foot traffic drops noticeably after dusk as activity moves indoors.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and quiet suburban streets; highly safe, but visitors should stick to well-lit areas and lock parked vehicles.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by Miami-Dade Transit, primarily through Metrobus Route 137 along SW 137th Avenue. The nearest Metrorail station is Dadeland South, approximately 6.5 miles east, requiring a bus transfer or rideshare.
Parking is exceptionally easy with ample free surface lots at all shopping plazas and generous private driveway or curbside parking throughout the residential subdivisions.
Things to do in The Crossings West
- Stroll or jog around the scenic perimeter lakes and tree-lined sidewalks of The Crossings community
- Visit nearby London Square across SW 137th Avenue for casual dining, retail, and coffee shops
- Play tennis or relax at the nearby community recreation facilities and green spaces
Local favorites
- Keg South of Kendall · Bar & Grill · 4.4★ (1650)Long-running local dive institution renowned for its chicken wings, hearty burgers, and cold draft beer.
- Sergio's Restaurant (London Square) · Cuban Restaurant · 4.4★ (3420)Vibrant staple serving classic Cuban fare, café con leche, and ventanita pastries right on the neighborhood border.
- Aroma Espresso · Coffee Shop & Cafe · 4.5★ (410)Neighborhood spot offering specialty coffees, breakfast sandwiches, and baked goods in a laid-back setting.
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.